SIGCSE 2023 Poster – “Run, Llama, Run: A Computational Thinking Game for K-5 Students Designed to Support Equitable Access”

Computational thinking is now included in K-5 classrooms and this has led to a demand for new interactive and collaborative learning tools that engage a younger audience. Block-based programming and educational games have both been shown to be effective at engaging children, however they have limitations with respect to supporting collaborative learning and equitable access. Our goal in designing Run, Llama, Run was to build on the positive aspects of block-based programming and educational games while also addressing these limitations. Furthermore, we are using Run, Llama,Run as a platform to explore the trade-offs between digital and tangible interfaces to understand how best to support equitable access while maintaining learning, engagement, and collaboration.

Stacey Koornneef at SIGCSE 2023

To learn more about Run, Llama, Run you can read “Run, Llama, Run: A Computational Thinking Game for K-5 Students Designed to Support Equitable Access” written by Stacey A. Koornneef, Jeremy S. Bradbury and Michael A. Miljanovic.

Run, Llama, Run Tangible UI:

Run, Llama, Run Tangible UI

Run, Llama, Run Hybrid UI:

Run Llama, Run, Hybrid UI
In the hybrid UI version of the game a tablet is used in combination with the tangible programming blocks.

Demo Video:

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