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
Language: English
Authors: Pei Ge (ORCID 0009-0008-2177-5119), Qijie Vicky Cai, Suzhen Duan (ORCID 0000-0002-1272-719X)
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
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