A music context for teaching introductory computing

We describe myro.chuck, a Python module for controlling music synthesis, and its applications to teaching introductory computer science. The module was built within the Myro framework using the ChucK programming language, and was used in an introductory computer science course combining robots, graphics and music. The results supported the value of music in engaging students and broadening their view of computer science

Calico: a multi-programming-language, multi-context framework designed for computer science education

The Calico project is a multi-language, multi-context programming framework and learning environment for computing education. This environment is designed to support several interoperable programming languages (including Python, Scheme, and a visual programming language), a variety of pedagogical contexts (including scientific visualization, robotics, and art), and an assortment of physical devices (including different educational robotics platforms and a variety of physical sensors). In addition, the environment is designed to support collaboration and modern, interactive learning. In this paper we describe the Calico project, its design and goals, our prototype system, and its current use

Designing a Myro-Compatible Robot for Education as Copyleft Hardware

The application of less conventional teaching techniques shows a growing trend. Studies have shown that the usage of educational robots improves learning in informatics. This work presents the architecture of a vision capable, low-cost robotic system designed and built to be used as an educational platform. We opted for open architecture and copyleft hardware to make our de- velopment shareable with other institutions and agencies, while keeping in mind the costs and complexity associated with the creation of such a platform. By mixing in an embedded Linux system and a vision system, the robotic platform became more powerful and apt for other uses. The robotic system described is used within our Facultad de Inform atica to teach Embedded Systems, to learn and test AI techniques, to teach Programming in an enticing way, and for dissemination extension activ- ities about Computing.V Workshop Procesamiento de Señales y Sistemas de Tiempo RealRed de Universidades con Carreras de Informática (RedUNCI

Designing a Myro-Compatible Robot for Education as Copyleft Hardware

The application of less conventional teaching techniques shows a growing trend. Studies have shown that the usage of educational robots improves learning in informatics. This work presents the architecture of a vision capable, low-cost robotic system designed and built to be used as an educational platform. We opted for open architecture and copyleft hardware to make our de- velopment shareable with other institutions and agencies, while keeping in mind the costs and complexity associated with the creation of such a platform. By mixing in an embedded Linux system and a vision system, the robotic platform became more powerful and apt for other uses. The robotic system described is used within our Facultad de Inform atica to teach Embedded Systems, to learn and test AI techniques, to teach Programming in an enticing way, and for dissemination extension activ- ities about Computing.V Workshop Procesamiento de Señales y Sistemas de Tiempo RealRed de Universidades con Carreras de Informática (RedUNCI

A music context for teaching introductory computing

We describe myro.chuck, a Python module for controlling music synthesis, and its applications to teaching introductory computer science. The module was built within the Myro framework using the ChucK programming language, and was used in an introductory computer science course combining robots, graphics and music. The results supported the value of music in engaging students and broadening their view of computer science

Designing a Myro-Compatible Robot for Education as Copyleft Hardware

The application of less conventional teaching techniques shows a growing trend. Studies have shown that the usage of educational robots improves learning in informatics. This work presents the architecture of a vision capable, low-cost robotic system designed and built to be used as an educational platform. We opted for open architecture and copyleft hardware to make our de- velopment shareable with other institutions and agencies, while keeping in mind the costs and complexity associated with the creation of such a platform. By mixing in an embedded Linux system and a vision system, the robotic platform became more powerful and apt for other uses. The robotic system described is used within our Facultad de Inform atica to teach Embedded Systems, to learn and test AI techniques, to teach Programming in an enticing way, and for dissemination extension activ- ities about Computing.V Workshop Procesamiento de Señales y Sistemas de Tiempo RealRed de Universidades con Carreras de Informática (RedUNCI