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E-Block: A Tangible Programming Tool with Graphical Blocks
Joint Authors
Wang, Danli
Zhang, Yang
Chen, Sheng-yong
Source
Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper designs a tangible programming tool, E-Block, for children aged 5 to 9 to experience the preliminary understanding of programming by building blocks.
With embedded artificial intelligence, the tool defines the programming blocks with the sensors as the input and enables children to write programs to complete the tasks in the computer.
The symbol on the programming block's surface is used to help children understanding the function of each block.
The sequence information is transferred to computer by microcomputers and then translated into semantic information.
The system applies wireless and infrared technologies and provides user with feedbacks on both screen and programming blocks.
Preliminary user studies using observation and user interview methods are shown for E-Block's prototype.
The test results prove that E-Block is attractive to children and easy to learn and use.
The project also highlights potential advantages of using single chip microcomputer (SCM) technology to develop tangible programming tools for children.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Danli& Zhang, Yang& Chen, Sheng-yong. 2013. E-Block: A Tangible Programming Tool with Graphical Blocks. Mathematical Problems in Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1010032
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Danli…[et al.]. E-Block: A Tangible Programming Tool with Graphical Blocks. Mathematical Problems in Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1010032
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Danli& Zhang, Yang& Chen, Sheng-yong. E-Block: A Tangible Programming Tool with Graphical Blocks. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1010032
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1010032