Assessing computational thinking: A systematic review of empirical studies

X Tang, Y Yin, Q Lin, R Hadad, X Zhai - Computers & Education, 2020 - Elsevier
With the increasing attention to Computational Thinking (CT) in education, there has been a
concomitant rise of needs and interest in investigating how to assess CT skills. This study …

Mapping computational thinking through programming in K-12 education: A conceptual model based on a systematic literature Review

C Tikva, E Tambouris - Computers & Education, 2021 - Elsevier
Computational Thinking (CT) through programming attracts increased attention as it is
considered an ideal medium for the development of 21st century skills. This intense attention …

The technology acceptance model (TAM): A meta-analytic structural equation modeling approach to explaining teachers' adoption of digital technology in education

R Scherer, F Siddiq, J Tondeur - Computers & education, 2019 - Elsevier
The extent to which teachers adopt technology in their teaching practice has long been in
the focus of research. Indeed, a plethora of models exist explaining influential factors and …

A revaluation of computational thinking in K–12 education: Moving toward computational literacies

YB Kafai, C Proctor - Educational Researcher, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Over the past decade, initiatives around the world have introduced computing into K–12
education under the umbrella of computational thinking. While initial implementations …

Effect of augmented reality-based virtual educational robotics on programming students' enjoyment of learning, computational thinking skills, and academic …

FCO Yang, HM Lai, YW Wang - Computers & Education, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of educational robotics for programming education has been shown to be effective
in fostering students' computational thinking (CT) skills. However, physical educational …

A systematic literature review regarding computational thinking and programming in early childhood education

K Bati - Education and Information Technologies, 2022 - Springer
This research was aimed at summarizing experimental evidence regarding computational
thinking and programming conducted in early childhood education in terms of the variables …

Robot programming versus block play in early childhood education: Effects on computational thinking, sequencing ability, and self‐regulation

W Yang, DTK Ng, H Gao - British Journal of Educational …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Programmable robotics is recently used in early childhood education (ECE) to introduce
programming and computational thinking (CT) skills. However, there is a further need for …

Studying interrelations of computational thinking and creativity: A scoping review (2011–2020)

R Israel-Fishelson, A Hershkovitz - Computers & Education, 2022 - Elsevier
Both computational thinking (CT) and creativity have been recognized as key skills for
today's learners. Over the last decade, research of both skills in a single context has …

On computational thinking and STEM education

Y Li, AH Schoenfeld, AA diSessa, AC Graesser… - Journal for STEM …, 2020 - Springer
The recognized importance of computational thinking has helped to propel the rapid
development of related educational efforts and programs over the past decade. Given the …

Computational thinking and mathematics using Scratch: an experiment with sixth-grade students

JA Rodríguez-Martínez… - Interactive Learning …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The potential benefits from the introduction of programming environments such as Scratch
for learning mathematics has reactivated research in this area. Nonetheless, there are few …