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 |
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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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