Debugging Computational Design: A Pedagogical Approach to Introducing a Visual Programming Platform
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https://doi.org/10.56198/Keywords:
Debugging, Computational thinking, Visual programming, Pedagogy, Mobile gamesAbstract
Debugging or encountering and resolving bugs is a practice embedded in computational design processes. In this study, we explored how debugging can be leveraged as a pedagogical approach to introduce youth to a visual programming tool as part of a computational design process. In partnership with a local makerspace, we conducted a workshop with seven youth (6 girls, 1 boy) ages 9-15 during which they created their own mobile games. Our findings offer insights for thinking about debugging as a productive tool not only for learning and assessment but also for instruction.
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