Block-oriented programming with tangibles: An engaging way to learn computational thinking skills

Malizia, Alessio; Turchi, Tommaso; Olsen, Kai A.

doi:10.1109/blocks.2017.8120413

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“…as dependent variables were generally related to advance computer programming (e.g., C++), Scratch and robot programming in programming tools. The studies in literature that especially used CT skills as a variable were generally related to Scratch and robot programming in programming tools (Berland & Wilensky, 2015;Jaipal-Jamani & Angeli, 2017;Krugel & Hubwieser, 2017;Malizia, Turchi, & Olsen, 2017). This may be because in past and present studies, CT skills have been historically associated with programming skills (Calao, Moreno-León, Correa, & Robles, 2015).…”

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How to Develop Computational Thinking: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies

Taşlıbeyaz¹,

Kurşun²,

Karaman³

2020

Informatics in Education

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The primary purpose of this study is to investigate CT skills development process in learning environments. It is also aimed to determine the conceptual understanding and measurement approaches in the studies. To achieve these aims, a systematic research review methodology was implemented as the research design. Empirical studies on computational thinking indexed in the Web of Science and ERIC databases were selected without constraint on the publication dates. The studies found were examined and a pre-analysis was conducted by the researchers. Following the pre-analysis, 29 articles were selected to be included in the study. Content analysis was applied in order to determine and evaluate the common codes and themes related to the findings. In conclusion, instead of relying on attractiveness, functionality, market share of educational tools (robotic sets, software packets etc.), availability of qualified learning activities focused on problem solving is the main point practitioners should consider.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%

How to Develop Computational Thinking: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies

Taşlıbeyaz¹,

Kurşun²,

Karaman³

2020

Informatics in Education

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From Design Fiction to Design Fact: Developing Future User Experiences with Proto-Tools

Malizia

Chamberlain

Willcock

2018

Human-Computer Interaction. Theories, Methods, and Human Issues

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Envision a future where the physical and digital become seamlessly intertwined producing unbounded possibilities from interactions with autonomous cars to the advent of smart cities. Tools and methods to explore the design and development of such emergent hybrid spaces will need to be highly inclusive involving engineers, social scientists, up to citizens. Such methods and tools might support the so-called fictitious scenarios in form of digitally augmented physical prototypes set in a near-future reality. In this paper, we introduce the concept of "proto-tool": multi-purpose digitally augmented artefacts with no constraints and seemingly limitless uses (e.g. virtual and augmented reality devices, digitally augmented surfaces and objects, etc.) that will be modeled on current and fictitious scenarios able to interact both with physical and digital spaces de facto enabling rapid prototyping of Cyber-Physical Interactions.

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