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Understanding open learning processes in a robotics class
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Jormanainen, I., Beynon, Meurig and Sutinen, Erkki (2010) Understanding open learning processes in a robotics class. In: International Conference on Computing Education Research (Koli Calling), Koli National Park, Finland. Published in: Koli Calling 2009 : 9th International Conference on Computing Education Research pp. 51-54. ISSN 1404-3203.
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Abstract
Robotics is a functional approach for learning basic concepts of computing. In this role, it has been successfully used in introductory classes of Computer Science and Information Technology from primary to higher education. In a typical scenario, learners design and program robots in small groups that comprise between 2 and 4 students. Although such activity is stimulating for learners, the teacher of the class may find it hard to follow each individual student’s learning processes. Empirical Modelling gives the teacher a platform to monitor individual group processes by collecting data from the construction and programming of the robots and allowing the teacher to model the empirically observed process. Unlike most adaptive learning systems, the model and the modelling process are transparent and open to the teacher, and even the students are able to assess their own learning based on the derived models.
Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) | ||||
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Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Koli Calling 2009 : 9th International Conference on Computing Education Research | ||||
Publisher: | Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University | ||||
ISSN: | 1404-3203 | ||||
Official Date: | November 2010 | ||||
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Page Range: | pp. 51-54 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 28 July 2016 | ||||
Conference Paper Type: | Paper | ||||
Title of Event: | International Conference on Computing Education Research (Koli Calling) | ||||
Type of Event: | Conference | ||||
Location of Event: | Koli National Park, Finland | ||||
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