The BBC micro: bit in the international classroom: learning experiences and first impressions
Date Issued
2018-04-26
Author(s)
Videnovik, Maja
Trajkovikj, Vladmir
Abstract
Introduction to computer science has been part
in school curriculum for many years now. However, the way
it has been performed traditionally poses motivational and
collaboration challenges, thus having limited engagement from
students. There is a renewed interest in enhancing learning with
physical computing, owing to its positive impact on motivation
and enhanced opportunities for collaboration and creativity.
Recognizing this, a BBC-led consortium developed a portable
and low-cost programmable device, the micro:bit. In this study,
we report the impressions of students and teachers when they
encountered it in the classroom for the first time. The device
was presented to a group of 36 students and 5 teachers from
4 countries, and then after the brief tutorial, all of them
familiarized with it by programming it themselves. We evaluate
the ease of use and tangibility of the device, and analyze student
quality of experience, that validate the the aforementioned benefits
of this approach for learning to code.
in school curriculum for many years now. However, the way
it has been performed traditionally poses motivational and
collaboration challenges, thus having limited engagement from
students. There is a renewed interest in enhancing learning with
physical computing, owing to its positive impact on motivation
and enhanced opportunities for collaboration and creativity.
Recognizing this, a BBC-led consortium developed a portable
and low-cost programmable device, the micro:bit. In this study,
we report the impressions of students and teachers when they
encountered it in the classroom for the first time. The device
was presented to a group of 36 students and 5 teachers from
4 countries, and then after the brief tutorial, all of them
familiarized with it by programming it themselves. We evaluate
the ease of use and tangibility of the device, and analyze student
quality of experience, that validate the the aforementioned benefits
of this approach for learning to code.
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