Glossary
Coding Interaction

Programming Cards

Physical cards that represent coding or logic instructions and are arranged by students in sequence to control a robot or device.

What It Means

Physical cards that represent coding or logic instructions and are arranged by students in sequence to control a robot or device.

When comparing programmable learning technologies, this term helps clarify what students do when they create or edit code. It can make it easier to choose tools that fit a lesson goal, a learner group, or a classroom setup.

Tangible is the broader grouping used for this term. It connects this idea with related features and interaction patterns.

Why It Matters

A shared definition helps educators, designers, and researchers compare tools without guessing whether similar labels mean the same thing. It also helps surface classroom tradeoffs, such as how much setup a tool requires, how learners receive feedback, and what kinds of projects students can create.