Boxy Board: Supporting Novice Learners Through a Progressive Disclosure Approach for Physical Computing

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dc.catalogadoraba
dc.contributor.authorVergara, Katherine
dc.contributor.authorHerskovic, Valeria
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-10T14:20:14Z
dc.date.available2025-11-10T14:20:14Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractPhysical computing can be used to teach students computer science concepts in a project-based learning environment. However, this approach can be challenging for novices, as it requires mastering electronics and coding skills simultaneously. This paper presents Boxy Board, a custom-designed physical computing kit aimed at novice students. Rooted in constructivist methodologies and cognitive load theory, Boxy Board aims to reduce cognitive barriers by removing electronic components (e.g., breadboards) while gradually introducing complexity, scaffolding electronic and coding concepts through a progressive disclosure approach. This paper outlines the design, prototyping, and implementation process of Boxy Board. We conducted a usability evaluation with sixth-grade students, using pre- and post- questionnaires and interviews. The study shows that Boxy Board is usable by children and that they enjoyed their experience with it. We provide recommendations for improvements, and we establish that it is possible to implement progressive disclosure successfully in a physical computing educational setting.
dc.fechaingreso.objetodigital2025-11-10
dc.format.extent22 páginas
dc.fuente.origenSRIA
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/10447318.2025.2563744
dc.identifier.eissn1044-7318
dc.identifier.issn1532-7590
dc.identifier.scopusid105018779195
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2025.2563744
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/106702
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001588466500001
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Ingeniería; Herskovic, Valeria; 0000-0002-2650-6507; 1009054
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesocontenido completo
dc.revistaInternational Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.rights.licenseAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectPhysical computing
dc.subjectComputer scienceeducation
dc.subjectK-12
dc.subjectCognitiveload
dc.subjectProgressive disclosure
dc.subject.ddc370
dc.subject.deweyEducaciónes_ES
dc.subject.ods04 Quality education
dc.subject.odspa04 Educación de calidad
dc.titleBoxy Board: Supporting Novice Learners Through a Progressive Disclosure Approach for Physical Computing
dc.typeartículo
sipa.codpersvinculados1009054
sipa.indexSCOPUS
sipa.indexWOS
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