Assessing computational thinking: A systematic review of empirical studies

X Tang, Y Yin, Q Lin, R Hadad, X Zhai - Computers & Education, 2020 - Elsevier
With the increasing attention to Computational Thinking (CT) in education, there has been a
concomitant rise of needs and interest in investigating how to assess CT skills. This study …

Integrating computational thinking in STEM education: A literature review

C Wang, J Shen, J Chao - … Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2022 - Springer
Research focusing on the integration of computational thinking (CT) into science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education started to emerge. We …

Studying the effect of AI code generators on supporting novice learners in introductory programming

M Kazemitabaar, J Chow, CKT Ma, BJ Ericson… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
AI code generators like OpenAI Codex have the potential to assist novice programmers by
generating code from natural language descriptions, however, over-reliance might …

Development of a new model on utilizing online learning platforms to improve students' academic achievements and satisfaction

H Abuhassna, WM Al-Rahmi, N Yahya… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
This research aims to explore and investigate potential factors influencing students'
academic achievements and satisfaction with using online learning platforms. This study …

A systematic review of learning computational thinking through Scratch in K-9

LC Zhang, J Nouri - Computers & Education, 2019 - Elsevier
As computational thinking (CT) is being embraced by educational systems worldwide,
researchers and teachers have posed important questions such as “what to teach” and …

Development of computational thinking, digital competence and 21st century skills when learning programming in K-9

J Nouri, L Zhang, L Mannila, E Norén - Education Inquiry, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Teachers around the world have started teaching programming at the K-9 level, some due to
the formal introduction of programming in the national curriculum, others without such …

The impact of coding apps to support young children in computational thinking and computational fluency. A literature review

S Papadakis - Frontiers in Education, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Data that shows that young children can learn and acquire Computational Thinking (CT)
skills has led governments and policymakers internationally to integrate CT into the …

Learning to code or coding to learn? A systematic review

S Popat, L Starkey - Computers & Education, 2019 - Elsevier
The resurgence of computer programming in the school curriculum brings a promise of
preparing students for the future that goes beyond just learning how to code. This study …

Effect of different mind mapping approaches on primary school students' computational thinking skills during visual programming learning

L Zhao, X Liu, C Wang, YS Su - Computers & Education, 2022 - Elsevier
Computational thinking (CT) skills help students both understand and utilize computing in
various domains to cope with the challenges posed by the complex digital world. This study …

Computational thinking in early childhood education: Reviewing the literature and redeveloping the three-dimensional framework

Y Zeng, W Yang, A Bautista - Educational Research Review, 2023 - Elsevier
Computational thinking (CT) is gaining increasing attention from researchers and
practitioners all over the world to empower children in the digital era. However, there is no …