Smith, Andrew C2016-08-192016-08-192008-07Smith, A.C. 2008. A low-cost, low-energy tangible programming system for computer illiterates in developing regions. In: TEDC 2008, 5th International Workshop on Technology for Innovation and Education in Developing Countries, Marekere University, Kampala, Uganda, 31 July-2 August 2008978-0-620-43087-6http://playpen.icomtek.csir.co.za/~acdc/education/TEDC%202008%20Proceedings%20-%20Technology%20for%20Innovation%20and%20Education%20in%20Developing%20Countries:%20978-0-620-43087-6/Smith_08.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/8709TEDC 2008, 5th International Workshop on Technology for Innovation and Education in Developing Countries, Marekere University, Kampala, Uganda, 31 July-2 August 2008.We present a low-cost, low-energy technology design that addresses the lack of readily available functional computers for the vast number of computer-illiterate people in developing countries. The tangible programming language presented is an alternative entry point into the field of Information Technology. We conclude with a list of further work needed.enProgrammable Gate ArraysLow-energy technology designTangible programming languageConference PresentationSmith, A. C. (2008). A low-cost, low-energy tangible programming system for computer illiterates in developing regions. TEDC 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8709Smith, Andrew C. "A low-cost, low-energy tangible programming system for computer illiterates in developing regions." (2008): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8709Smith AC, A low-cost, low-energy tangible programming system for computer illiterates in developing regions; TEDC 2008; 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8709 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - Smith, Andrew C AB - We present a low-cost, low-energy technology design that addresses the lack of readily available functional computers for the vast number of computer-illiterate people in developing countries. The tangible programming language presented is an alternative entry point into the field of Information Technology. We conclude with a list of further work needed. DA - 2008-07 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Programmable Gate Arrays KW - Low-energy technology design KW - Tangible programming language LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2008 SM - 978-0-620-43087-6 T1 - A low-cost, low-energy tangible programming system for computer illiterates in developing regions TI - A low-cost, low-energy tangible programming system for computer illiterates in developing regions UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/8709 ER -