College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Computer Science Department
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Computer Science Department
Advisor
Dev Sisodia, College of Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering Department
Funding Source
Cal Poly’s Academic Affairs Office and Cal Poly's College of Engineering Dean's Innovation Fund, Paul & Sandi Bonderson, Kim Vorrath, and The Sprague Foundation.
Acknowledgements
Deepest acknowledgements and gratitude go out to Professor Dev Sisodia for great mentorship and continuous support. Appreciation extends to Dr. John Dabley’s for his original version of SpiderWorld, which offered source code for the project’s implementation. Additionally, sincere gratitude goes out to EPIC directors and participants for their willingness to work with the research.
Date
10-2025
Abstract/Summary
The underrepresentation of Latinx students in computer science highlights the need for innovative and inclusive educational approaches. This project addresses challenges such as limited access to educational resources and the demand for multilingual learning tools by developing a co-located, collaborative, game-based programming environment. Designed for use on phones, tablets, and laptops, this tool supports English, Spanish, and Mixtec, facilitating broader engagement. By promoting peer collaboration and interactive learning, our approach challenges traditional notions of solitary programming and reinforces the idea that expertise is shared, fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
October 1, 2025.
Included in
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/ceng_surp/119