Exploring the Role of Visualization Tools in Enhancing Computing Education: A Systematic Literature Review
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2025
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The Eurographics Association
Abstract
Visualization aids in teaching computing by enhancing comprehension and engagement with complex concepts. This systematic literature review analyzes 90 high-quality papers selected from an initial pool of 288 to identify applications, effectiveness, and research gaps in visualization tools for computing education. We categorize tools across domains such as algorithms, programming, online learning, and problem-solving, highlighting their impact on student engagement and learning outcomes. However, we find a lack of rigorous evaluations and a need for specialized visualization models to address specific challenges. Our findings offer actionable insights for educators and researchers to improve teaching methodologies through visual strategies.
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CCS Concepts: Human-centered computing → Visualization systems and tools
@inproceedings{10.2312:eved.20251027,
booktitle = {EuroVis 2025 - Education Papers},
editor = {Aurisano, Jillian and Laramee, Robert S. and Nobre, Carolina},
title = {{Exploring the Role of Visualization Tools in Enhancing Computing Education: A Systematic Literature Review}},
author = {Sibia, Naaz and Liut, Michael and Nobre, Carolina},
year = {2025},
publisher = {The Eurographics Association},
ISBN = {978-3-03868-273-8},
DOI = {10.2312/eved.20251027}
}