Teaching Programming Using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Robots

Marina Trost
marina.trost@guest.arnes.si
Gimnazija Vič

Povzetek

Učenje programiranja na gimnazijah je za dijake zelo zahtevno. Za običajno uporabo računalnika danes ni potrebno znanje programiranja, saj na spletu hitro najdemo že vse, kar potrebujemo. Zaradi tega dijaki nimajo motivacije za klasično učenje programiranja. V članku bomo predstavili, kako je lahko učenje programiranja učinkovito, kreativno in zabavno. S pomočjo didaktičnega seta Lego Mindstorms NXT in programskega jezika ROBOTC se lahko dijaki naučijo osnov programiranja, algoritmičnega razmišljanja in hkrati kreativnosti pri sestavljanju. Obenem spoznajo osnove robotike in delovanje senzorjev.

Ključne besede: programiranje, robotika, motivacija, ROBOTC.

Abstract

Learning computer programming in a high-school is a difficult task for the students. A typical computer user has no need for the knowledge of programming language since one can easily find everything on the web. This is the reason that the students have no motivation to learn computer programming. In this article we will present how the programming can be efficient, creative and fun. The students can learn programming basics, algorithmic way of thinking and building creativity by using a didactic set Lego Mindstorms NXT and ROBOTC programming language. They also study sensors and get insight into robotics basics.

Key words: programming, robotics, motivation, ROBOTC