Personalizing CS1 with robots

We have developed a CS1 curriculum that uses a robotics context to teach introductory programming [1]. Core to our approach is that each student has their own personal robot. Our robot and software have been specifically developed to support the needs of a CS1 curriculum. We frame traditional proble...

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Published in:SIGCSE bulletin 2009-04, Vol.41 (1), p.433-437
Main Authors: Summet, Jay, Kumar, Deepak, O'Hara, Keith, Walker, Daniel, Ni, Lijun, Blank, Doug, Balch, Tucker
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We have developed a CS1 curriculum that uses a robotics context to teach introductory programming [1]. Core to our approach is that each student has their own personal robot. Our robot and software have been specifically developed to support the needs of a CS1 curriculum. We frame traditional problems (robot control) in terms that are personal, relevant, and fun. Initial trial classes have shown that our approach is successful and adaptable.
ISSN:0097-8418
DOI:10.1145/1539024.1509018