Computational Thinking (CT) represents a possible alternative for improving students’ academic performance in higher level degree related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This work describes two different experimental proposals with the aim of introducing computational thinking to the problem solving issue. The first one was an introductory course in the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (FCFMyN) in 2017, for students enrolled in computer science related careers. The other experience was a first attempt to introduce CT to students and teachers belonging to not computer related faculties at the National University of San Luis (UNSL). Both initiatives use CT as a mean of improving the problem solving process based on the four following elementary concepts: Decomposition, Abstraction, Recognition of patterns and Algorithm. The results of the experiences indicate the relevance of including CT in the learning problem solving issue in different fields. The experiences also conclude that a mandatory CT related course is necessary for those careers having computational problems solving and/or programming related subjects during the first year of their curricula. Part of this work was presented at the XXIII Argentine Congress of Computer Science (CACIC).
En nuestro país, la legislación referida específicamente a la Educación Superior de las personas con discapacidad, establece que el Estado deberá garantizar la accesibilidad física, comunicacional y académica para las mismas. En este colectivo se incluyen a las personas que tengan deficiencias físicas, mentales, intelectuales o sensoriales a largo plazo que, al interactuar con diversas barreras, puedan impedir su participación plena y efectiva en la sociedad, en igualdad de condiciones con las demás. En relación con la accesibilidad académica se considera como una de las posibles barreras el contar con materiales de estudio en formatos poco accesibles, así se destaca la importancia de una elaboración consecuente de los mismos, siendo el rol de las nuevas tecnología central en esta situación. Además, es importante destacar la relevancia de utilizar licencias libres para la publicación de los mismos. En este sentido, se implementó una propuesta de formación docente reformulada y adaptada al contexto actual de pandemia, con la idea de fortalecer el desempeño del profesorado en accesibilidad académica y prácticas online. Asimismo, la digitalización de contenidos puede favorecer tanto la accesibilidad académica como la comunicacional potenciando la acción docente y contribuyendo con el éxito de una actividad formativa centrada en el estudiante.
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