Demystifying computational thinking

VJ Shute, C Sun, J Asbell-Clarke - Educational research review, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper examines the growing field of computational thinking (CT) in education. A review
of the relevant literature shows a diversity in definitions, interventions, assessments, and …

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 …

How to learn and how to teach computational thinking: Suggestions based on a review of the literature

TC Hsu, SC Chang, YT Hung - Computers & Education, 2018 - Elsevier
Computational Thinking (CT) is seen as an important competence that is required in order to
adapt to the future. However, educators, especially K-12 teachers and researchers, have not …

Which cognitive abilities underlie computational thinking? Criterion validity of the Computational Thinking Test

M Román-González, JC Pérez-González… - Computers in human …, 2017 - Elsevier
Computational thinking (CT) is being located at the focus of educational innovation, as a set
of problem-solving skills that must be acquired by the new generations of students to thrive …

Map** 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 …

A systematic review of learning computational thinking through Scratch in K-9

LC Zhang, J Nouri - Computers & Education, 2019 - Elsevier
As computational thinking (CT) is being embraced by educational systems worldwide,
researchers and teachers have posed important questions such as “what to teach” and …

Computational thinking for teacher education

A Yadav, C Stephenson, H Hong - Communications of the ACM, 2017 - dl.acm.org
Computational thinking for teacher education Page 1 APRIL 2017 | VOL. 60 | NO. 4 |
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ACM 55 ENTHUSIASM HAS GROWN in recent years for computer …

Visual programming languages integrated across the curriculum in elementary school: A two year case study using “Scratch” in five schools

JM Sáez-López, M Román-González… - Computers & …, 2016 - Elsevier
Several authors and studies highlight the benefits of the integration of Computer Science
into K-12 education. Applications such as Scratch have been demonstrated to be effective in …

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 …

Integrating computational thinking in STEM education: A literature review

C Wang, J Shen, J Chao - … Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2022 - Springer
Research focusing on the integration of computational thinking (CT) into science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education started to emerge. We …