{"id":687,"date":"2024-02-14T02:02:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T02:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdev.acsu.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/?page_id=687"},"modified":"2024-02-14T02:02:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T02:02:43","slug":"embodied-computational-thinking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/projects\/embodied-computational-thinking\/","title":{"rendered":"Embodied Computational Thinking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Embodied Computational Thinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image19-edited-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"A teacher and young students playing with a robot\" class=\"wp-image-478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image19-edited-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image19-edited-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image19-edited-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image19-edited-1-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image19-edited-1.png 1778w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image13-1024x768.png\" alt=\"A teacher and young students playing with a robot\" class=\"wp-image-688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image13-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image13-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image13-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image13-1536x1153.png 1536w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/playfulai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2024\/02\/image13.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Timeline: 2019-2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted at the Early Childhood Research Center, this study revolved around the use of a commercial programming toy, the Code-a-pillar. The project aimed to immerse young children in an engaging learning environment where computational thinking was naturally integrated through play and storytelling. By empathizing with the Code-a-pillar&#8217;s goals, children were able to develop foundational CT skills in a tangible and enjoyable way. The study&#8217;s approach highlights the effectiveness of embodied learning experiences in fostering early computational thinking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interactive Learning: The project centered on interactive storytelling and play. Children chose a narrative theme\u2014&#8217;Rapunzel&#8217;\u2014through brainstorming and voting. They decorated a house for Rapunzel and learned rules for her care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Challenges: Each week, children faced new programming challenges linked to the Rapunzel story. These tasks included programming the Code-a-pillar to navigate to different locations in the room, aiding in Rapunzel&#8217;s adventures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CT Skills Development: Under the teachers&#8217; guidance, children engaged in various forms of computational thinking. They were encouraged to empathize with the caterpillar, understanding its goals and challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embodied Computational Thinking Timeline: 2019-2020 Conducted at the Early Childhood Research Center, this study revolved around the use of a commercial programming toy, the Code-a-pillar. 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