Introduction to Programming using Ozobots in an Economics Major CS-Class

Introducing programming to non-majors is challenging. To increase accessibility, Ozobots are integrated into an introductory programming class for grammar schools focusing on economic topics (Economics major). Besides a description of how to integrate the tool, a comparison of students’ learning outcomes exposed to Ozobot-assisted instruction with those using traditional programming tools is described. Therefore, three classes were assessed with a pre-/post-test on basic algorithmic competencies. The results highlight the potential of robotics in programming education and emphasize the importance of hands-on, experiential learning for fostering a deeper understanding of algorithmic design and programming concepts.