@inproceedings{3ec3dddaff304cef9290aae57335c39e,
title = "Shifts in high school students' conceptions of sensor-based devices and toys",
abstract = "Advancing conceptions of computing system internals-structural composition and dynamic behavior- is key to learning computing and critically engaging with it. However, novices' informal ideas challenge their engagement. In this study, I conducted and qualitatively analyzed ten students' interviews about a pair of functionally similar computing artifacts before and after a 14-week-long online electronic textiles unit. The analysis revealed that, post-unit, students had developed advanced conceptions of computing systems, both structurally and behaviorally. They frequently accounted for computing and explained internal dynamics in terms of data and control flow. I discuss implications of the findings for future computing education research and designs to promote critical computing learning.",
keywords = "Computing learning, electronic textiles, physical computing, student conceptions",
author = "Gayithri Jayathirtha",
note = "This study was funded by National Science Foundation (\#1742140). I would like to thank participating teacher and students, Yilin Liu for support during data analysis, and PennGSE RAC for feedback during writing.; 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022 ; Conference date: 06-06-2022 Through 10-06-2022",
year = "2022",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS",
publisher = "International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)",
pages = "1209--1212",
editor = "Clark Chinn and Edna Tan and Carol Chan and Yael Kali",
booktitle = "International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All",
}