Supportive online learning environment to improve students' satisfaction in object-oriented programming courses

Abstract

Many students in first year of computing majors find programming subject difficult to grasp. This paper describes an e-learning supportive system that is designed as learner-centered system to help novice computer programming students with object-oriented concepts. The system aims to improve students' satisfaction and motivation by using multiple instructional strategies. The paper presents the features of this system and discusses the empirical results of the effectiveness of using this system on students' satisfaction.