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For my bachelor degree project I teamed up with the brilliant Linda Liukas and got help from the science center Curiosum, and even got a scolarship from Brita Nordenstedts foundation. Woo!



Here you can read about the project through Lindas newsletter 



You can also find the project via Umeå Institute of Designs website through this link.












The project aims to introduce basic programming concepts to children in a fun and accessible way, demystifying technology for young minds. It uses playground scenarios and intuitive solutions to engage children in simple coding through play, fostering an environment for natural exploration and learning of basic boolean operations.



The open ended play scenario encourages children to create their own contexts, stimulating creativity and critical thinking through activities of their own choosing, like competitions, business simulations, and experiments with sand.



Challenges, such as potential sabotage, are viewed as opportunities to develop troubleshooting skills and resilience, essential skills for programming. The open play design avoids clear goals and excessive rewards, providing a contrast to performance-oriented dynamics, particularly benefiting young girls who may feel early performance pressure.



The project promotes computational thinking, creativity, and diversity, ensuring inclusivity for children with different conditions. Using sand in the play structure leverages children's natural affinity for it, allowing free experimentation that adults might shy away from. The design carefully considers sand’s behavior under various conditions to ensure simplicity and minimize risks.



Ultimately, the project underscores the importance of process-focused play, allowing children to explore and learn without the pressure of specific goals, thus fostering ongoing curiosity and skill development in computational thinking.

 

Feel free to reach out if you are curious to know more!
 










 
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