Communications of the ACM - Self managed systems
Computer science unplugged, robotics, and outreach activities (abstract only)
Proceedings of the 43rd ACM technical symposium on Computer Science Education
Robotics summer camps as a recruiting tool: a case study
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
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This poster describes a three-step ladder model of K 12 computing and robotics instruction beginning with a simpler programming environment (Kodu) and progressing to more challenging frameworks (Alice and Lego NXT). While moving between the three steps, students explore the similarities and differences in how concepts such as variables, conditionals, and looping are realized. Computer Science Unplugged activities are integrated and then implemented using Kodu, Alice and robots. This innovative model helps maintaining high levels of motivation, concentration, and fun during the entire six weeks of the camp. Feedback obtained from instructors, participants and participants' parents, reinforced by the results of the pre and post program evaluations, clearly indicated the program as a success.