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Boom, Kay-Dennis; Bower, Matt; Siemon, Jens; Arguel, Amaël – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
Computational thinking -- the ability to reformulate and solve problems in ways that can be undertaken by computers -- has been heralded as a foundational capability for the 21st Century. However, there are potentially different ways to conceptualise and measure computational thinking, for instance, as generalized problem solving capabilities or…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Programming
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Çiftci, Serdar; Bildiren, Ahmet – Computer Science Education, 2020
Background and Context: There are studies which indicate that computer programming supports high-level abilities for everyone such as creative thinking, questioning, problem solving and critical thinking which are considered within the scope of 21st-century abilities. Objective: The current experimental study was carried out to put forth the…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Coding, Cognitive Ability, Problem Solving
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Wright, John C.; Knight, Victoria F.; Barton, Erin E.; Edwards-Bowyer, Meghan – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2021
Video-based modeling is an evidence-based practice for teaching social and communication skills, functional and daily living skills, and some academic skills (i.e., math) to students with autism spectrum disorder. The efficacy of video-based modeling, however, has not yet been established for STEM skills related to science, technology, or…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Prompting, Coding, Programming
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Sung, Woonhee; Black, John B. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2021
This study examined what factors might have a positive impact on students' learning outcomes in mathematical understanding and computational thinking skills. Specifically, whether the proposed instructional design combining computational perspectives and an embodied approach in mathematics learning improves (a) mathematics learning, (b)…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Outcomes of Education
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Azevedo, Ana, Ed.; Azevedo, José, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
E-assessments of students profoundly influence their motivation and play a key role in the educational process. Adapting assessment techniques to current technological advancements allows for effective pedagogical practices, learning processes, and student engagement. The "Handbook of Research on E-Assessment in Higher Education"…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Computer Assisted Testing, Multiple Choice Tests, Guides
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Korkmaz, Özgen – Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 2016
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the Scratch and Lego Mindstorms Ev3 programming activities on academic achievement with respect to computer programming, and on the problem-solving and logical-mathematical thinking skills of students. This study was a semi-experimental, pretest-posttest study with two experimental groups and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Programming, Computer Science Education
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Pierson, Eric E.; Kilmer, Lydia M.; Rothlisberg, Barbara A.; McIntosh, David E. – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2012
Schools often administer brief intelligence tests as the first step in the identification of students who are cognitively gifted. However, brief measures are often used without consideration of underlying constructs or the psychometric properties of the measures and without regard to the links between screening decisions and educational…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Gifted, Intelligence Tests, Identification
Diakiw, Jerry – Education Canada, 2009
Joel seemed blessed with remarkable talents, but they did not reveal themselves in any obvious way in a school or class setting. Although he had been given an IQ test, his exact score could not be calculated--but it was well over 160. On a test of musical ability, Joel had attained a perfect score on all four musical attributes--a first for the…
Descriptors: Music, Personality, Talent, Intelligence Tests
Elias, Jijish – Online Submission, 2009
The application of psychology and technology are used in the learning process while we use programmed learning modules. In programmed learning we use the small steps of learning resulting in mastery. The modules helps to respond the learners activity and to give immediate feedback. The learners will get their own timing to go through the lessons…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Achievement Tests, Chemistry, Program Effectiveness