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Comparing The Use Of Tangible And Graphical Programming Languages For Informal Science Education, Michael S. Horn, Erin T. Solovey, R. Jordan Crouser, Robert J.K. Jacob
Comparing The Use Of Tangible And Graphical Programming Languages For Informal Science Education, Michael S. Horn, Erin T. Solovey, R. Jordan Crouser, Robert J.K. Jacob
Computer Science: Faculty Publications
Much of the work done in the field of tangible interaction has focused on creating tools for learning; however, in many cases, little evidence has been provided that tangible interfaces offer educational benefits compared to more conventional interaction techniques. In this paper, we present a study comparing the use of a tangible and a graphical interface as part of an interactive computer programming and robotics exhibit that we designed for the Boston Museum of Science. In this study, we have collected observations of 260 museum visitors and conducted interviews with 13 family groups. Our results show that visitors found the …