Defining abstract algorithmic structures like functions and variables using self-made tangibles can enhance the usability and affordability of the tangible programming experience by maintaining the input modality and physical interaction throughout the activity and reducing the dependence on electronic devices. However, existing tangible programming environments use digital interfaces to save abstract definitions such as functions and variables, as designing new tangibles is challenging for children due to their limited experience using abstract definitions. We conducted a series of design workshops with children to understand their self-made tangible creation abilities and develop design considerations for tangible computing such as paper programming.
This paper reports:
1) Our insights on how students conceptualize and design tangible programming blocks,
2) Design considerations of self-made tangibles to yield higher understandability and memorability,
3) Tests of our design considerations in creating self-made tangibles in real-life coding activities.
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Exploring the Use of Social Robots to Prepare Children for Radiological Procedures: A Focus Group Study
Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano（电子、信息与生物工程系，米兰理工大学）；Pediatric Radiology and Neuroradiology Department, Children’s Hospital V.Buzzi（儿童医院V.Buzzi儿科放射学与神经放射学部）
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Singapore University of Technology and Design（新加坡科技设计大学）；A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research（新加坡资讯通信研究院）；University of Wisconsin Madison（威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校）
Exploring Child-Robot Interaction in Individual and Group settings in India
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