@inproceedings{3583a68075254d348a3bdf87516b0d01,
title = "Building blocks: Kids designing scientific, domain-specific, block-based, agent-based microworlds",
abstract = "Next Generation Science Standards foreground science practices as important goals of science education. In this paper, we discuss the design of block-based modeling environments for learning experiences that ask students to actively explore complex systems via computer programming. Specifically, we discuss the implications of the design and selection of the types of blocks given to learners in these environments and how they may affect students{\textquoteright} thinking about the process of modeling and theorizing. We conclude with a discussion of some preliminary findings in this design based research to inform design principles for block-based programming of science phenomena as a medium for learning to build theory.",
author = "Kit Martin and Connor Bain and Swanson, {Hillary Lucille} and Michael Horn and Uri Wilensky",
note = "Funding Information: We would like to thank the National Science Foundation (NSF Stem+C: Awards # 1842375 and 1640201) for funding this work. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} ISLS.; 14th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: The Interdisciplinarity of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2020 ; Conference date: 19-06-2020 Through 23-06-2020",
year = "2020",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL",
publisher = "International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)",
pages = "1641--1644",
editor = "Melissa Gresalfi and Horn, {Ilana Seidel}",
booktitle = "14th International Conference of the Learning Sciences",
}