Simple tangible language elements for young children

We propose simple tangible language elements for very young children to use when constructing programmes. The equivalent Turtle Talk instructions are given for comparison. Two examples of the tangible language code are shown to illustrate alternative methods of solving a given challenge. Categories and Subject Descriptors D.3.2 [Programming Languages]: Language Classifications. D.2.6 [Software Engineering]: Programming Environments interactive environments. H.5.2 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: User Interfaces – haptic I/O, interaction styles. General Terms Design, Human Factors, Languages. Keywords Programming, children, syntax, tangible, turtle talk.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: ACMIDC
• Authors: Andrew Cyrus Smith
• Keywords: ACMIDC 2009, Human Computer Interaction, Tangible Language, Tangible Language Elements, Turtle Talk