Teaching computer science with robotics using Ada/Mindstorms 2.0

ABSTRACT

We present one approach to teaching basic computer science concepts with robotics, using an Ada interface to Lego Mindstorms^™. We show simple problems put to students with no programming experience, discuss the solutions, and for each concept explain the advantages of using robots to teach it.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: Ada

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.9 Robotics

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Computer science education

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Keywords:
Computer science education, Lego Mindstorms, Robotics