In Education 4.0, a personalized learning process is expected, and that students are the
protagonist. In this new education format, it is necessary to prepare students with the skills …

The integration of programming in K-12 setting is a global phenomenon with different
implementations in different countries. In Sweden this is a rapid process where …

Block-based programming (BBP) is a way to teach Computer Science (CS) concepts and
Computational Thinking (CT) skills to K-12 students. Nowadays, educational applications …

The integration of programming in K-12 education (kindergarten to grade 12) can be viewed
worldwide. Expected outcomes of the integration is that students will develop skills in …

Over the past decade, there is a growing interest in block-based programming that aims
support early learning and teaching of programming for young children. Block-based …

A frequently mentioned reason for learning and integration programming in K-12 education
is the development of computational thinking. However, there have been some differences …

Scratch has been shown as one of the main tools for teaching Computational Thinking
through the concept of (block-based) programming. In the present research, two platforms …

This study evaluates the effectiveness of visual block programming-based instruction and its
possibilities in the training of future teachers. In particular, the application Scratch, a visual …

Block-based programming and computational thinking (CT) have undergone a revival in K–
12 education, and the article addresses the following research question: In what ways can …

Block-based programming environments are increasingly becoming the way that young
learners are being introduced to the practice of programming and the field of computer …