Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2010) Innovative use of robots and graphical programming in software education. Computer Education. 9, pp. 54-56. 1672-5913.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Problem solving is an important skill for a computer scientist. Mindstorm based robots have been used previously,for teaching programming to computing and engineering students here we look at problem solving. These approaches focus upon the development of problem solving skills and not on learning a new programming language from the outset. Therefore, initially, any programming is kept simple with the minimum of commands, with 'objects' unknowingly used, as these are later introduced/learnt during the programming stage of the computing module. This work suggests that using LEGO robots within the teaching of problem solving and the resulting java GUI emulation has some benefits for the students when learning to program |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | robots, graphical programming, problem solving, software education, problems first |
| 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) Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.75 Computer software |
| Creators: | Turner, Scott J and Hill, Gary |
| Publisher: | Jisuanji Jiaoyu |
| 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: | May 2010 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 54-56 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Computer Education |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | CNKI:SUN:JYJS.0.2010-09-019 |
| ISSN: | 1672-5913 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4142 |
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