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Put Your Robot In, Put Your Robot Out: Sequencing through Programming Robots in Early Childhood
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Kazakoff, Elizabeth R.; Bers, Marina Umaschi – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2014
This article examines the impact of programming robots on sequencing ability in early childhood. Thirty-four children (ages 4.5-6.5 years) participated in computer programming activities with a developmentally appropriate tool, CHERP, specifically designed to program a robot's behaviors. The children learned to build and program robots over three…
Descriptors: Robotics, Early Childhood Education, Programming, Computer Uses in Education
Learning in 3D Virtual Environments: Collaboration and Knowledge Spirals
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Burton, Brian G.; Martin, Barbara N. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
The purpose of this case study was to determine if learning occurred within a 3D virtual learning environment by determining if elements of collaboration and Nonaka and Takeuchi's (1995) knowledge spiral were present. A key portion of this research was the creation of a Virtual Learning Environment. This 3D VLE utilized the Torque Game Engine…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Virtual Classrooms, Educational Environment, Case Studies
The Effect of Hypermedia Authoring on Elementary School Students' Creative Thinking.
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Liu, Min – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
Describes a study that examined whether engaging elementary school students in hypermedia authoring would promote their creative thinking. Highlights include Logo programming language; the Torrance Tests of Creativity Thinking; performance assessment; interviews and observations; ability levels; collaborative versus individual learning; and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Ability, Analysis of Variance, Authoring Aids (Programming)