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 …

Artificial intelligence in education: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable development

F Pedro, M Subosa, A Rivas, P Valverde - 2019 - repositorio.minedu.gob.pe
Artificial Intelligence is a booming technological domain capable of altering every aspect of
our social interactions. In education, AI has begun producing new teaching and learning …

Learning to code and the acquisition of computational thinking by young children

E Relkin, LE de Ruiter, MU Bers - Computers & education, 2021 - Elsevier
This longitudinal study examined changes in Computational Thinking (CT) skills in first and
second grade students exposed to a developmentally appropriate coding curriculum. The …

Computational thinking from a disciplinary perspective: Integrating computational thinking in K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education

I Lee, S Grover, F Martin, S Pillai… - Journal of Science …, 2020 - Springer
This article provides an introduction for the special issue of the Journal of Science Education
and Technology focused on computational thinking (CT) from a disciplinary perspective. The …

Computational thinking for teachers: Development of a localised E-learning system

LL Ung, J Labadin, FS Mohamad - Computers & Education, 2022 - Elsevier
Malaysia has introduced computational thinking skills as part of a curriculum integration
update to meet the global trends in 21st-century education, focusing on empowering digital …

Teacher change following a professional development experience in integrating computational thinking into elementary science

DJ Ketelhut, K Mills, E Hestness, L Cabrera… - Journal of science …, 2020 - Springer
Computer science and computer science education are marked by gender and racial
disparities. To increase the number and diversity of students engaging in computer science …

The cognitive benefits of learning computer programming: A meta-analysis of transfer effects.

R Scherer, F Siddiq… - Journal of Educational …, 2019 - psycnet.apa.org
Does computer programming teach students how to think? Learning to program computers
has gained considerable popularity, and educational systems around the world are …

TechCheck: Development and Validation of an Unplugged Assessment of Computational Thinking in Early Childhood Education

E Relkin, L De Ruiter, MU Bers - Journal of Science Education and …, 2020 - Springer
There is a need for developmentally appropriate Computational Thinking (CT) assessments
that can be implemented in early childhood classrooms. We developed a new instrument …

[HTML][HTML] A meta-analysis of teaching and learning computer programming: Effective instructional approaches and conditions

R Scherer, F Siddiq, BS Viveros - Computers in Human Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
This meta-analysis maps the evidence on the effectiveness of instructional approaches and
conditions for learning computer programming under three study conditions:(a) Studies …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of mental rotation on computational thinking

G Città, M Gentile, M Allegra, M Arrigo, D Conti… - Computers & …, 2019 - Elsevier
Although several investigations of spatial reasoning and mental rotation skills have been
conducted in research areas linked to STEM education, to the best of our knowledge, few of …