Enhancing Computational Thinking Capability of Preschool Children by Game-based Smart Toys

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Highlights：

• Game-based learning is used to guide preschoolers in learning computational logics.

• Tangible user interface is developed to improve the learning behaviors and interests.

• Arduino robot is used as the smart toys enabling users to interact with the system.

• The developed method enhances learning processes and computational thinking abilities.

摘要

•Game-based learning is used to guide preschoolers in learning computational logics.•Tangible user interface is developed to improve the learning behaviors and interests.•Arduino robot is used as the smart toys enabling users to interact with the system.•The developed method enhances learning processes and computational thinking abilities.

论文关键词：Cognitive development of children,Computational thinking,Game-based learning,Tangible user interface,Smart toys

论文评审过程：Received 8 March 2019, Revised 21 August 2020, Accepted 23 September 2020, Available online 28 September 2020, Version of Record 1 November 2020.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elerap.2020.101011