Integrating Computer Science and Physical Education in Elementary Schools with Data Science Learning Modules Using Wearable Microcontrollers

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Abstract

With limited time in the school day to meet required state-level objectives across subjects, it is challenging to meet the need to address declining physical activity levels and to incorporate additional computer science instruction in elementary schools. Project moveSMART uses a web-based platform to integrate opportunities for physical education with computer science and computational thinking (CS/CT) learning activities. Fourth grade students who underwent a single-day intervention experienced a significant improvement in their interest in coding and their perceptions of coders. This paper presents a series of three new lessons in the fifth grade moveSMART curriculum that allow students to create and improve a physical activity monitor. We employ a project-based learning approach to expose students to data analysis and machine learning in the framework of classification and pattern recognition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2022 IEEE 19th International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Smart Systems, MASS 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages710-715
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665471800
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event19th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Smart Systems, MASS 2022 - Denver, United States
Duration: Oct 20 2022Oct 22 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2022 IEEE 19th International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Smart Systems, MASS 2022

Conference

Conference19th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Smart Systems, MASS 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period10/20/2210/22/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Information Systems and Management

Keywords

  • BBC micro
  • bit
  • elementary school
  • gamification
  • integrative curriculum
  • pervasive computing
  • physical activity

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