A learning support system of C programming language for novices as a Platform for Learning Analytics

We have been developing a learning support system of C programming language for novices named Hello C. This paper aims to describe the details of Hello C, such as its concept and functions. In addition, we aim to verify the possibility of Hello C as a learning analytics tool for improving programming education. Hello C has an analyzer and management system for instructors, and they can use these functions to monitor and analyze the learners' activities. We examined the usefulness of Hello C as a learning analytics tool by using the coding logs from an actual lecture. We could detect the signs of the impass, which is defined as the time interval data that the learner did not compile. From this analysis result, we concluded Hello C useful for supporting learners who cannot be performing the activities desired by the instructor.