A tangible programming system conveying event handling concept

Abstract

Tangible User Interfaces (TUIs) can create opportunities to learn programming for children, which have positive effect on children's development. TanProRobot is a tangible system designed for children at grade 1-2 to learn programming concepts. It consists of three parts, tangible programming blocks, the robot car and the manipulatives. The input and output of the system are both tangible. Children can program the robot car to act certain actions by arranging programming blocks. Also, children can interact with the car with manipulatives. TanProRobot aims to introduce event handling concept and sensors to children. During the game, children can also learn some traffic rules, which are import to self-security.