Robots in problem-solving and programming

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2007) Robots in problem-solving and programming. In: Proceedings of 8th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Ulster: Higher Education Academy Information and Computer Sciences Centre. 9780955200571. pp. 82-85.

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Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Abstract:	This paper looks at the experience of teaching on a module where problem-solving is taught first, then programming. The main tools for the problem-solving part, alongside two problem-solving approaches, are tasks based on using Mindstorm (LEGO, Denmark) robot kits. This is being done as a foundation step before the syntax of a language (Java) is taught. Results of student evaluation will be presented.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Student experience, problem-solving, robots, Java
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.6 Programming. Study and teaching. Research T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ210.2 Mechanical devices and figures. Automata. Ingenious mechanisms. Robots (General)
Creators:	Turner, Scott J and Hill, Gary
Publisher:	Higher Education Academy Information and Computer Sciences Centre
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Computing and Mathematics (to 2009)
Date:	2007
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 82-85
Title of Book:	Proceedings of 8th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences
Event Title:	Proceedings of 8th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences
Event Dates:	28-30 August 2007
Place of Publication:	Ulster
Event Location:	University of Southampton
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
ISBN:	9780955200571
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1219

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