Abstract
In this talk Nina Bonderup Dohn will present findings from the collaborative research project Designing for situated computational thinking with computational things (2020-2025).
“Computational things” are tangible, physical artefacts using algorithms, at all educational levels.
The project builds on research within situated learning and questions the widespread assumption that Computational thinking (CT) consists in abstract, general, transferable skills that can be trained in one subject and reapplied in unmodified form to others. Instead, the project conceptualizes CT as situated and embodied.
The research group has investigated how to design for the embodied learning of situated computational thinking at all educational levels.
Findings center on whether and how computational things support abstract thinking, integrates with play, transforms school subjects, and motivates for participation.
About Nina Bonderup Dohn
Nina Bonderup Dohn is Professor of Learning and IT, leader of Centre for Learning Computational Thinking at the University of Southern Denmark. She is also Chair of Danish Institute of Advanced Study.
Her research bridges epistemology and learning, both theoretically and pedagogically, focusing on knowledge forms, tacit knowledge, and designing for learning with IT.
Practical information
The guest lecture is open to everyone, and no registration is required.
The event is organised by the research group Living and Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA).
If you have any questions concerning the event, please contact Anders Mørch.