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Judy Robertson is a prominent researcher in computing education and child-computer interaction with an extensive publication record spanning over two decades. She has published in top venues including Communications of the ACM, Computers & Education, and International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction.
Her research focuses on how children interact with technology, particularly in educational contexts. Key areas include computational thinking development, game-based learning, AI education for children, and the relationship between cognitive development and computing education. She has made significant contributions to understanding how children perceive and interact with emerging technologies like smart speakers and embodied conversational agents.
Robertson's work shows a consistent pattern of collaboration with researchers such as Judith Good, Katherine Howland, and Andrew Manches. Her publications reveal a strong commitment to designing technologies that support children's learning across various contexts including schools, hospitals, and informal settings like Girl Guiding. She has developed several educational games and tools, with a particular focus on how physical activity and cognitive development intersect with computing education.
Her recent work has expanded into data science education for young learners and understanding children's conceptualizations of artificial intelligence. The trajectory of her research shows increasing attention to how emerging technologies can be designed specifically for children's cognitive and developmental needs.
