The usefulness of mobile compilers for learning computer programming

Abstract

This study examines the usefulness of mobile compilers for learning computer programming in higher learning institutions in Tanzania.  The study was conducted at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) and Arusha Technical College (ATC). The study used a case study  research design and adopted a quantitative approach. The study included 170 computing undergraduate students who were  conveniently selected from the target population. A questionnaire was used as a method of data collection. The data collected were  analysed and results were presented using descriptive statistics. The results of the study show that computing undergraduate students  use mobile compilers for learning computer programming. In addition, the study indicates that mobile compilers offer significant  benefits that allow students to learn computer programming using mobile technology. However, the results suggest that facilitators of  the computer programming courses do not emphasize the use of mobile compilers for learning and selfpractice.