Where tiny builders dream big!
Miniblocks is a blocky-based application that offers an accessible and engaging platform for children to learn mobile application development.
Project Scope
Exploring the boundaries and possibilities of our vision
Literature Review
Comprehensive review of existing research
- Block-based interfaces tend to reduce cognitive load by as much as 42% compared to text-based IDEs. Middle schoolers achieve 2.3× faster mastery of programming concepts in drag-and-drop environments like MIT App Inventor. Thunkable’s template-based lessons have led to 18% higher exam scores in high school pilot programs, and vocational institutions rely on Glide for rapid business prototype creation.This aligns with the K-12 Computer Science Framework, which emphasizes early introduction to computational thinking through accessible, visually oriented programming tools.
Project Milestones
Tracking our progress and achievements
Project Initiation
Team formation, project scope definition, and initial planning phase.
Topic Assesment Form (TAF) Submission
Formal topic evaluation and approval from academic committee.
Proposal Presentation
Initial project proposal presentation to stakeholders.
Progress Presentation 1
First major milestone presentation with technical demonstrations.
Progress Presentation 2
Second milestone review with advanced feature implementations.
Research Paper Submission
Comprehensive research documentation and academic paper submission.
Completion of Full System
Final system integration, testing, and optimization phase.
Research Portfolio Website Launch
Launch of the research portfolio website showcasing project outcomes.
Further Improvements & GenAI Integration
Enhancements based on feedback and integration of Generative AI features.
Final Presentation
Final research presentation to stakeholders and academic committee.
The Team
Meet the talented team behind Miniblocks
Research Achievement
Celebrating our contribution to international research in AI and education
International Conference Acceptance
Our research has been accepted for presentation at ICET2025
Paper Details
Paper ID: ET1128
Title: Blocky-Based Programming Environment for Developing Cross-Platform Mobile Applications
Conference
ICET2025 – The 5th International Conference on Educational Technology
"Fostering Inclusive and Innovative Learning with Emerging Educational Technologies"
H5-Index of 22
Published in the ICET 2025 Conference Proceedings by IEEE, (IEEE Xplore, and indexed by Ei Compendex, Scopus).
Venue & Dates
Chongqing, China
September 26-28, 2025
Website
SLIIT Silver Jubilee Exhibition
Miniblocks was selected for display at the SLIIT Silver Jubilee Exhibition, showcasing innovative projects from SLIIT students and staff. Here, we were able to demonstrate our research on AI-driven educational tools and engage with the community, highlighting the potential of GenAI literacy in education and conduct a UAT directly with kids and school students.
Research Competitions
Submitted application to the SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2025
Submitted application to the World Summit Awards Global Congress 2026
Research Impact
This acceptance represents our commitment to advancing the field of tech-driven educational tools and contributing to the global discourse on mobile application development and GenAI literacy. Our systematic review provides valuable insights for the multidisciplinary research community.
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