An Application for Learning Sorting Algorithm using Human Pictograms

Algorithms, which mean computational methods or procedures for problems solving, have characteristics that is not easy to understand with lecture style. And, when teaching algorithms deeply, it is even more difficult to understand because of the programming element involved. Therefore, one of the algorithms learning methods is learning sorting algorithms using CS unplugged. CS unplugged is a non-computer-based learning method, but its effectiveness has been suggested for use as a digital teaching material. In addition, by utilizing a human pictogram, it is possible to project the self and connect it with the experiential knowledge that the learner has played on the seesaw. For these reasons, we have implemented a Web application “Human Picsortgram” that can learn sorting algorithms.