• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.29-38
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• 2007

Computer programming in computer education draws much attention recently. Encouraged by the increased tendency of acquiring logical ability and creativity through learning, various attempts have been made to develop them through learning computer programming in the area of computer education as well. The fact that a computer program is the representation of a computer algorithm expressed in a computer language makes us realize that the devise of a logical method for a solution - i.e., the design of an algorithm - is the key to the solution of a problem. Recognizing the importance of computer algorithm would lead us to such a point that systematic investigations for directional establishment for algorithm education are necessary. We observe that researches on teaching computer algorithm have concentrated mostly on specific problems such as sorting and searching, which can be characterized as problem-dependent and individual. In this paper, the idea of conceptual algorithm is stated from the standpoint of conceptual types of problem-solving methods which are considered as problem-independent and collective. A novice approach to algorithm education based on the characteristics of types of conceptual algorithms is proposed for the purpose of developing systematic, problem-independent, algorithmic problem-solving capabilities of learners, which is widely different from the current methods of individual and problem-dependent algorithm education.

• Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.556-564
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• 2004

Two biology modules were developed previously for the purpose of improving creativity and scientific thinking of secondary school students. A hypothetical-deductive experimental procedure was reflected in the module when students themselves can perform a series of activities of making hypothesis and designing an experiment to solve the questions. They followed a series of scientific processes to determine some characteristics regarding plant pigments and the transport process of materials in living organisms. Four classes of 9th graders in'S' Science High School were divided into the experimental and the control group. The same contents of the modules were taught to the control group by the traditional experimental way. The students' creativity, scientific thinking, scientific inquiry skill and knowledge achievement were examined before and after the interventions. As results, the experimental groups showed more significant improvement on the areas of the students' creativity, scientific thinking, scientific inquiry skill and achievement than the control groups. Results indicated that the specially designed modules in terms of hypothetical-deductive experimental procedure were effective to improve science high school students' creativity and scientific thinking abilities.

• Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.99-105
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• 2015

Currently robots are widely used in schools for educational purpose. With wide spread of robot-based education, it is known that major advantage of robot-based education is to enhance creativity and logical thinking of students. Although robots can be very useful tools for assisting students' study activities, there have not been lots of teaching-learning models for robot-based education.In this paper, a teaching-learning model is presented for robot-based education. The proposed model is designed based on constructivism. The proposed model consists of 6 stages: preparation, design, assembling, demonstration run, evaluation, and application & extension. The proposed model has the following characteristics. First, the proposed model is designed to enhance creativity and logical thinking ability of learners. Learners are supposed to be involved in self-directed activities and required to provide results based on their own ideas. Teachers are supposed to mediate students only if necessary. Second, learners are encouraged to participate in activity via diverse interaction. The interaction in this model includes learner-to-learner interaction, learner-to-teacher interaction, and learner-to-expert interaction. The proposed model encourages learners to solve the problem with cooperating each other. Also, teachers are supposed to guide students if necessary and observe and monitor behavior of students all the time. Third, motivation is provided in the beginning stage of the instruction. Fourth, in the proposed model, both study results and study process are equally important. In the model, study process is reviewed at the final stage.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.29 no.3A
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• pp.217-225
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• 2009

Bridge design is a problem-solving process whose level of design quality strongly depends on how to relate design constraints with feasibile design objectives in conceptual design stage. This paper has focused on how to create bridge shapes using creativity toward better looking bridge appearances in conceptual design stage. The term creativity in this study does not refer to the creation of something from nothing but to the reorganization of existing concepts. Such creativity includes not only enlarging the number of structural forms which is established based on the relationship between form and statics but also combining bridge design with artistic components like an architectural style. Also, this study has investigated the usefulness of graphic statics as a structural analysis tool showing the analysis results visually to generate bridge forms in conceptual design stage. It is expected that the proposed way of generating bridge forms in this study to be used not only for practical purpose but also for educational purpose regarding the aesthetic bridge design serving as a new education paradigm.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2019.07a
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• pp.423-425
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• 2019

본 논문에서는 2015 개정 교육과정에 따른 SW교육을 전면 시행함에 따라 공교육 및 최근 늘어나고 있는 전국의 학원 및 교습소 현황을 살펴보았다. 학생 수 규모가 큰 서울과 경기 지역에 학원 및 교습소가 많이 분포되어 있었으며 코딩교육시간 역시 서울과 경기지역이 지방에 비해 많은 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 코딩교육열지수를 살펴보면 제주와 세종이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 4차 산업 시대에 꼭 필요한 정보 컴퓨터 교육분야의 코딩교육은 컴퓨터 과학의 기초 원리나 핵심 개념, 컴퓨팅 사고력 향상 등을 위한 교육으로의 방향전환이 필요하며 창의력을 높이기 위한 교육, 융합교육을 위한 코딩 교육 등 다양한 연구가 필요하다.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.10 no.7
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• pp.229-235
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• 2012

The domestic game industry has constantly developed in a short time by concentrating on online games, and keeps growing as a highly added value industry. Also, in the social aspect, it has been seeking various alternatives to place online games as positive and new play culture in the digital era by avoiding negative criticism on game addictiveness. One of important factors in expanding the infrastructure of the game industry and developing it as a type of culture is not simply to develop the existing core genres (on the basis of profits), but to promote the approach of mixture with various contents and of positive functions and thereby enlarge users through various game genres. That is, it is to design games with positive themes and easy immersion by targeting a variety of game users. Such expansion of game design approach is a starting point to develop the infrastructure of the game industry. In the aspect, training professional human resources on the basis of academic and educational process is of significance. Therefore, this work was intended to suggest examples of design approach education based on creativity subject among various subjects with positive functions, and then propose an education process to which Capstone design education contents were applied.

• Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.301-311
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• 2020

A model of cooperative learning, Pair Programming was applied to regular class for middle school students. Algorithm and programming skill were taught through the pair programming for two week and the achievement was analyzed based on 4Cs(Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity) proposed by the NEA(National Education Association). The control group was statistically significant on Critical Thinking between pre-test and post-test1, while the experimental group was statistically significant on all measurements of 4Cs. Between pre-test and post-test2, the control group showed overall little difference in range of 0.2 points on the 4Cs average scores. while the experimental group was statistically significant on all measurements of 4Cs. Between post-test1 and post-test2, there was no significant difference on 4Cs average scores in both groups. The experimental group showed higher score results on all 4Cs than the control group. This study verifies that the benefits of Pair Programming on 4Cs.

• Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.337-346
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• 2016

Makerspace was constructed to assist the public in creating new business, industry and market opportunities by combining their creative ideas with technology. So far, in Korea, a total of 58 makerspaces have been constructed and are running currently. Makerspaces are equipped with a variety of high-tech devices such as 3D printing technology and a laser cutter as means for transforming ideas into their prototypes. In this study, we examined users' experiences in makerspaces using online questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. We then presented motivations for using makerspace, interest in using it, concerns about using technologies, and other issues related to using makerspaces. Based on the results, we proposed three suggestions to improve users' experiences in makerspaces. These suggestions include: (1) supporting teaching and learning practices in makerspaces, (2) providing professional development opportunities for instructors in makerspaces, and (3) promoting innovative services that accommodate diverse users' needs.

• Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.565-583
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• 2009

We studied what kind of science-contents problems can also give information on one's creativity for use in the selection of scientifically gifted. 383 7th and 8th graders as subjects, we first analyzed the corelation between the results of creative thinking, scientific attitude, science inquiry, logical thinking and the scientific creativity problem solving skill test. The corelation analysis indicated that science inquiry test could represent other tests except TTCT. We then tested 532 6th graders with TTCT and science inquiry tests concomitantly with the contents- related problems made in such types as naming 20 scientists, writing about a scientist, imagination to overcome a problem, understanding of theory and application and understanding of science laws and application. The results indicated that writing and imagination were most efficient in assessing both the contents and the creativity.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2016.01a
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• pp.243-246
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 국내 게임 산업의 최근 동향과 함께 게임 산업의 인력 수급 현황을 살펴보고, 게임 교육기관 여섯 곳의 교육 시스템과 방향을 비교 분석하여 게임 교육기관의 변화와 현황 및 문제점을 찾아내고자 하였다. 이는 문헌연구와 인터넷을 통해 해당 학교별 특징과 장단점을 정리하고, 공통적으로 부족한 부분을 도출하여 개선방향을 제시하고자 하였다. 또한 게임개발사 직원들을 대상 게임 산업 전문가를 두 그룹으로 분류하고 심층면접을 실시하여 게임 전공자에 대한 만족도와 우수 업무능력, 부족한 업무능력, 교육기관에 요구하는 교육내용 및 소양 등에 대한 의견을 분석하여 문제점을 도출 시켰다. 이에 대한 결과로 특정계열 및 세부전공으로 편향된 교육과정을 운영하는 교육 기관이 많은 점과, 게임 세부 직무별 전문성과 응용력 향상에 적합한 교육과정이 체계적으로 구성되어 있지 않은 점, 창의력 향상을 위한 교육과정이 매우 부족한 점이 문제점으로 도출되었다. 이에 대한 해결 방안으로 게임 콘텐츠산업과 교육기관 각자의 역할에 대한 정체성과 교육기관의 교육방향성을 통한 미래 발전방안을 제안하였다.