Kids' club as an ICT-based learning laboratory

Authors:
Pasi J. Eronen;Erkki Sutinen;Mikko Vesisenaho;Marjo Virnes
Affiliations:
Department of Computer Science, University of Joensuu, P.O. Box 111, FIN-80101 JOENSUU, Finland;Department of Computer Science, University of Joensuu, P.O. Box 111, FIN-80101 JOENSUU, Finland;Department of Computer Science, University of Joensuu, P.O. Box 111, FIN-80101 JOENSUU, Finland;Department of Computer Science, University of Joensuu, P.O. Box 111, FIN-80101 JOENSUU, Finland
Venue:
Informatics in education
Year:
2002

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Abstract

Kids' Club is a research laboratory where school children of age 10 to 14, in collaboration with university students and researchers, apply and create novel information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning. The technical environment includes visualization and concretization tools, such as a visual programming environment, control technologies, and programmable bricks. As of pedagogical models, the laboratory makes use of problem-based learning (PBL), creative problem solving, and group processes Preliminary results show that the environment provides a promising platform for developing educational technologies by getting immediate and constructive feedback from potential users. In addition, visual and particularly concretizing tools offer an attractive learning environment for learning abstract skills, like programming.