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International Journal of People-Oriented Programming
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ISSN (Print) 2156-1796 - ISSN (Online) 2156-1788
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Developing Critical Understanding of Computing With the Raspberry Pi
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  Authors: Gatenby; Amanda Banks
  Pages: 1 - 19
  Abstract: This article describes a research project for exploring learning activities with Raspberry Pis in four school contexts in the UK. The aim of the project was to compare different learning designs, which had the shared objective of developing computational competencies, to investigate how these designs might simultaneously develop critical understanding of both the practices of Computing and students' own learning with respect to those practices. The study used a novel ‘before/after' implementation of Q methodology in combination with participant observations and reflective interviews with twenty-eight pupils. Findings suggested that where pupils were already predisposed to future involvement in Computing practices, working with Raspberry Pis did develop critical understanding, in ways that were less dependent on learning design. For those who had a more naïve or indifferent view of Computing, the pedagogy was most influential on how student perspectives developed, a pedagogy of expressibility being the key to supporting greater criticality.
  Keywords: Human Aspects of Technology; Social Sciences & Humanities; End-User Computing
  Citation: International Journal of People-Oriented Programming (IJPOP), Volume: 6, Issue: 2 (2017) Pages: 1-19
  PubDate: 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z
  DOI: 10.4018/IJPOP.2017070101
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 2 (2017)
Local Area Network (LAN)-Based Digital Signage Solution Using Raspberry Pi
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  Authors: Zhao; MengMeng
  Pages: 20 - 32
  Abstract: This article outlines a case study in which the author employs a Raspberry Pi 3 miniature computer as a Digital Signage System, which can be managed from either laptop, smartphone or desktop computers. The author presents it as a case study that high school students (and their teachers) can follow, as a collaborative project that delivers a cost effective and flexible, digital signage system for their school. While it does not require any coding on their part, it presents an excellent use of ICT, by configuring multiple interrelated hardware and open software, in a school community setting, that would fit in with many contemporary digital technology curriculums.
  Keywords: Human Aspects of Technology; Social Sciences & Humanities; End-User Computing
  Citation: International Journal of People-Oriented Programming (IJPOP), Volume: 6, Issue: 2 (2017) Pages: 20-32
  PubDate: 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z
  DOI: 10.4018/IJPOP.2017070102
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 2 (2017)
High School Introductory Programming on Raspberry Pi Made from Scratch
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  Authors: Luse; Andy, Hammer, Bryan
  Pages: 33 - 45
  Abstract: This article investigates the use of Raspberry Pi and Scratch to introduce novice high school students to computer programming during a short interaction. Results show that, with only a four-hour engagement, students show a significant increase in programming self-efficacy. Furthermore, results show that this increase is the same for both males and females. This provides promising results for those who wish to effectively introduce programming to novices, even over a short engagement period.
  Keywords: Human Aspects of Technology; Social Sciences & Humanities; End-User Computing
  Citation: International Journal of People-Oriented Programming (IJPOP), Volume: 6, Issue: 2 (2017) Pages: 33-45
  PubDate: 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z
  DOI: 10.4018/IJPOP.2017070103
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 2 (2017)

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