Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2006) The inclusion of robots within the teaching of problem solving - preliminary results. In: Steede, H. (ed.) 7th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Dublin: Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences. 0955200539. pp. 241-242.
| Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
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| Abstract: | This poster considers the first six months experience of using Mindstorm (LEGO, Denmark) robot kits to teach problem-solving. Robots were used as necessary foundation studies prior to teaching the syntax of a programming language (Java). Results of students’ response to this approach are presented together with suggestions for future developments of this method. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Problem-solving, robots, student experience |
| Subjects: |
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.27 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 |
| Editors: | Steede, Hazel |
| Publisher: | Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016) Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Computing |
| Date: | 29 August 2006 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 241-242 |
| Title of Book: | 7th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences |
| Event Title: | 7th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) |
| Event Dates: | 29 - 31 August 2006 |
| Place of Publication: | Dublin |
| Event Location: | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 0955200539 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| References: | Lawhead PB, Bland CG, Barnes DJ, Duncan ME, Goldweber M, Hollingsworth RG, Schep M, A Road Map for Teaching Introductory Programming Using LEGO Mindstorms Robots (2003) [2] Price BA, Richards M, Petre M, Hirst A and Johnson J, Developing robotics e-teaching for teamwork, Int. J. Cont. Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning, Vol. 13 Nos1/2.(2003) |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4138 |
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