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Download fileTica: an environment for exploring tangible vs. screen-based programming
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posted on 2023-06-09, 14:26 authored by John Wilkie, Judith GoodThis paper describes Tica, an environment designed to explore the differences between tangible and screen based interfaces when teaching programming to children aged 5–7 years. Tica comprises several components: a tangible programming language and a screen based equivalent, an Android app to interpret the programming languages and record data, and a physical robot that can be programmed using either the tangible or screen-based language. Tica was designed using a learner-centred approach, with a specific focus on the needs and abilities of the target user group. Once implemented, an initial pilot study was carried out with 14 adults. Although participants using the screen-based interface completed problems more quickly than those using the tangible interface, participants using the tangible interface reported a higher level of enjoyment. Next steps include a more extensive study with the target population as well as some refinements to the Tica environment.
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- Published
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- Accepted version
Journal
28th Annual Workshop of the Psychology of Programming Interest Group - PPIG 2017 : ProceedingsPublisher
Psychology of Programming Interest GroupPage range
65-75Event name
28th Annual Workshop of the Psychology of Programming Interest Group - PPIG 2017Event location
Delft, The NetherlandsEvent type
conferenceEvent date
July 1 - 3, 2017Department affiliated with
- Informatics Publications
Research groups affiliated with
- Creative Technology Publications
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