[HTML][HTML] The cognitive effects of computational thinking: A systematic review and meta-analytic study

C Montuori, F Gambarota, G Altoé, B Arfé - Computers & Education, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, we review and meta-analyze the findings of experimental studies published
between 2006 and 2022 that examined the effects of coding and programming interventions …

Fostering computational thinking through unplugged activities: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

P Chen, D Yang, AHS Metwally, J Lavonen… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Unplugged activities as a low-cost solution to foster computational thinking (CT) skills seem
to be a trend in recent years. However, current evidence of the effectiveness of unplugged …

A cognitive definition of computational thinking in primary education

K Tsarava, K Moeller, M Román-González, J Golle… - Computers & …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is increasing effort to integrate Computational Thinking (CT) curricula across all
education levels. Therefore, research on CT assessment has lately progressed towards …

Offline and online user experience of gamified robotics for introducing computational thinking: Comparing engagement, game mechanics and coding motivation

L Madariaga, C Allendes, M Nussbaum, G Barrios… - Computers & …, 2023 - Elsevier
As we begin to identify essential skills for the future, there has been an increased focus on
how to define and implement computational thinking within education. However, the …

“Scratch”-ing computational thinking with Arduino: A meta-analysis

A Fidai, MM Capraro, RM Capraro - Thinking Skills and Creativity, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Empirical research into the efficacy of Arduino-and Scratch-based interventions
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has greatly increased in the …

Design, development, and evaluation of a virtual reality game-based application to support computational thinking

FJ Agbo, SS Oyelere, J Suhonen… - … technology research and …, 2023 - Springer
Computational thinking (CT) has become an essential skill nowadays. For young students,
CT competency is required to prepare them for future jobs. This competency can facilitate …

Analysis of Scratch Software in Scientific Production for 20 Years: Programming in Education to Develop Computational Thinking and STEAM Disciplines

P Dúo-Terrón - Education Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Scratch is an educational software based on visual programming blocks. It was created in
2003 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab (MIT) and it develops …

[HTML][HTML] Cognitive stimulation of executive functions through computational thinking

C Robledo-Castro, C Hederich-Martínez… - Journal of Experimental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The healthy development of cognitive functions, including executive functions, has been
shown to depend mainly on the experiences and learning opportunities of people …

Algorithmic explanations: An unplugged instructional approach to integrate science and computational thinking

A Peel, TD Sadler, P Friedrichsen - Journal of Science Education and …, 2022 - Springer
Computing has become essential in modern-day problem-solving, making computational
literacy necessary for practicing scientists and engineers. However, K–12 science education …

Computer science unplugged: A systematic literature review

A Battal, G Afacan Adanır… - Journal of Educational …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The computer science (CS) unplugged approach intends to teach CS concepts and
computational thinking skills without employing any digital tools. The current study …