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The Effects of Using Different Tools in Programming Teaching of Secondary School Students on Engagement, Computational Thinking and Reflective Thinking Skills for Problem Solving
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Yildiz Durak, Hatice – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2020
The aim of this research is to determine the effects of Scratch and Alice tools and programming teaching practices on student engagement, reflective thinking and problem-solving skills and computational thinking (CT) comparatively. A quasi-experimental design was used in the research and patterns with pretest-posttest control group were chosen for…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Computer Science Education, Programming, Programming Languages
Computer Programming Effects in Elementary: Perceptions and Career Aspirations in STEM
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Tran, Yune – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2018
The development of elementary-aged students' STEM and computer science (CS) literacy is critical in this evolving technological landscape, thus, promoting success for college, career, and STEM/CS professional paths. Research has suggested that elementary-aged students need developmentally appropriate STEM integrated opportunities in the classroom;…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Computer Science Education, Computer Literacy, Programming
Introducing Computational Thinking to Young Learners: Practicing Computational Perspectives through Embodiment in Mathematics Education
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Sung, Woonhee; Ahn, Junghyun; Black, John B. – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2017
A science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-influenced classroom requires learning activities that provide hands-on experiences with technological tools to encourage problem-solving skills (Brophy et al. in "J Eng Educ" 97(3):369-387, 2008; Mataric et al. in "AAAI spring symposium on robots and robot venues: resources for AI…
Descriptors: Computation, Programming, Problem Solving, Mathematics Education