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Robots in problem-solving and programming

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

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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
Creators:
Turner, S. and Hill, G.
Editors:
White, H.
Publisher:
Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Computing
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Science and Technology Research in Pedagogy
Research Centres > Science and Technology Research in Pedagogy
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology
Date:
31 August 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:
8th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences
Event Dates:
2007-08-28 - 2007-08-30
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
University of Southampton
Number of Pages:
4
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780955200571
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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