Alex Pugnali|Amanda Sullivan|Marina Umaschi Bers
The Impact of User Interface on Young Children’s Computational Thinking
Tufts University|Tufts University|Tufts University
aimpurpose past years new approaches introducing young children computational thinking grown popularity paper examines role user interfaces childrens mastery computational thinking concepts positive interpersonal behaviors background growing pressure begin teaching computational thinking young age study explores affordances two different programming interfaces teaching computational thinking graphical coding application ipad scratchjr tangible programmable robotics kit kibo methodology study used mixedmethod approach explore learning experiences young children tangible graphical coding interfaces sample children ages four seven n 28 participated findings results suggest type user interface impact childrens learning one many factors affect positive academic socioemotional experiences tangible graphical interfaces qualities foster different types learning