Robotics within the teaching of problem-solving

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2008) Robotics within the teaching of problem-solving. ITALICS. 7(1), pp. 108-119. 1473-7507.

Item Type:	Article
Abstract:	This paper considers the experiences 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 using Mindstorm (LEGO, Denmark) robot kits. This is being done as a foundation step before the syntax of a language (Java) is taught to enable a Graphical User Interface (GUI) emulation of a previous robot problem. Results of student evaluation and feedback will be presented and the use of two simulators will be considered
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Student experience, problem-solving, robots, Java, GUI, emulation
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:	Information and Computer Science Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Computing and Mathematics (to 2009)
Date:	June 2008
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 108-119
Journal or Publication Title:	ITALICS
Volume:	7
Number:	1
Language:	English
ISSN:	1473-7507
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1708

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