Turtle Graphics Implementation Using a Graphical Dataflow Programming Approach

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Abstract:

This thesis expands the concepts of object-oriented programming to implement a visual dataflow programming language. The main thrust of this research is to develop a functional prototype language, based upon the Turtle Graphics tool provided by LOGO programming language, for children to develop both their problem solving skills, as well as their general programming skills. The language developed for this thesis was implemented in the object-oriented, dataflow programming language Prograph. The dataflow paradigm was emulated in order to provide a more intuitive, easy to learn programming environment for children to use. Additionally, Prograph was chosen because it provides the necessary base classes to easily implement an interactive user interface, and it provides the necessary primitive operations for all graphics drawing routines. This thesis demonstrates a prototype for a potential visual programming language that can be used at all levels of education to teach problem solving, higher-order thinking skills, mathematical concepts, and the fundamentals of computer science.

Author(s):
Lovejoy, Robert S.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0196

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*PROTOTYPES, *INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS, *COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION, *HIGH LEVEL LANGUAGES, ENVIRONMENTS, EDUCATION, SKILLS, TOOLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, THRUST, CHILDREN, GRAPHICS, LANGUAGE, OPERATION, COMPUTERS, INTERFACES, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, THESES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
PROGRAPH PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
Report Date:
1992 Sep 01