Game Based Learning of Computer Programming in Early Years Education

Mohammed Alghamdi

Applied Computing Research Group, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK

Dhiya Al-Jumeily

Applied Computing Research Group, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK

Applied Computing Research Group, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK

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