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Xu, Zhen; Dawson, Kara; Antonenko, Pavlo; Koh, Do Hyong; Wusylko, Christine – Journal of Online Learning Research, 2022
This convergent mixed method study investigates learner engagement during a blended, transmedia curriculum called CryptoComics, which is designed to teach 3rd-5th graders about cryptology and cybersecurity. Curriculum design is presented through the lens of four engagement facilitators: (1) anchoring the curriculum with a comic book, (2) blending…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Elementary School Students, Curriculum Design, Cartoons
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Israel, Maya; Chung, Moon Y.; Wherfel, Quentin M.; Shehab, Saddeddine – Computer Science Education, 2020
Background and Context: Elementary computer science (CS) can be engaging and challenging for some students with disabilities who struggle with complex problem solving. Objective: This study examined academic engagement of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in elementary CS instruction. Method: A mixed methods case study was used to study…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Computer Science Education, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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von Wangenheim, Christiane Gresse; Alves, Nathalia Cruz; Rodrigues, Pedro Eurico; Hauck, Jean Carlo – International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools, 2017
In order to be well-educated citizens in the 21st century, children need to learn computing in school. However, implementing computing education in schools faces several practical problems, such as a lack of computing teachers and time in an already overloaded curriculum. A solution may be a multidisciplinary approach, integrating computing…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computation, Thinking Skills, Interdisciplinary Approach