Facilitating Students' Expressive Language Development through a Five-Day Robotics-Based Storytelling Summer Camp
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| Title: | Facilitating Students' Expressive Language Development through a Five-Day Robotics-Based Storytelling Summer Camp |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Pei Ge (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Designs for Learning. 2026 17(1):83-100. |
| Availability: | Indiana University. 107 South Indiana Avenue, Bryan Hall 203B, Bloomington, IN 47405. Tel: 317-274-5647; Fax: 317-278-2360; e-mail: ijdl@indiana.edu; Web site: https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/ijdl |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Summer Programs, Camps, Expressive Language, Robotics, Story Telling, Language Skills, Young Children, Preadolescents, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Experiential Learning, Game Based Learning, Elementary School Students |
| DOI: | 10.14434/ijdl.v17i1.39511 |
| ISSN: | 2159-449X |
| Abstract: | This design case focused on creating and implementing a five-day summer camp to enhance students' expressive language development through robotics-based storytelling. The camp used VEX GO robotics and storytelling elements to promote language skills. Participants, aged six to ten, engaged in structured lessons, game-based activities, and group projects to create stories and animate their characters. Student feedback indicated high levels of engagement and enthusiasm, particularly for the hands-on activities and collaborative projects. While the camp was successful, we identified areas for improvement, including clearer guidelines for the final project and better integration of expressive language skills into daily activities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505890 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This design case focused on creating and implementing a five-day summer camp to enhance students' expressive language development through robotics-based storytelling. The camp used VEX GO robotics and storytelling elements to promote language skills. Participants, aged six to ten, engaged in structured lessons, game-based activities, and group projects to create stories and animate their characters. Student feedback indicated high levels of engagement and enthusiasm, particularly for the hands-on activities and collaborative projects. While the camp was successful, we identified areas for improvement, including clearer guidelines for the final project and better integration of expressive language skills into daily activities. |
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| ISSN: | 2159-449X |
| DOI: | 10.14434/ijdl.v17i1.39511 |
