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.
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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:
Creators:
Turner, S. J. and Hill, G.
Editors:
Steede, H.
Publisher:
Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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)
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