Integrating computational thinking into primary and lower secondary education

P Kampylis, V Dagienė, S Bocconi… - … Technology & Society, 2023 - JSTOR
In recent years, many countries have introduced Computational Thinking (CT) concepts into
compulsory education as part of general curriculum reform efforts. A systematic review of …

Surfacing inequities and their broader implications in the cs education research community

MM McGill, S Davis, J Reyes - Proceedings of the 2022 ACM Conference …, 2022 - dl.acm.org
Problem. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) need to be embedded throughout the
computer science education (CSEd) research community in order to achieve empirically …

Conducting sound, equity-enabling computing education research

MM McGill, S Heckman, C Chytas, M Liut… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Problem. To investigate and identify promising practices in equitable K-12 and tertiary
computer science (CS) education, the capacity for education researchers to conduct this …

[PDF][PDF] Develo** student's comprehensive knowledge of physics concepts by using computational thinking activities: Effects of a 6-week intervention

E Bufasi, M Hoxha, K Cuka, S Vrtagic - International Journal of …, 2022 - learntechlib.org
Computational thinking has been identified as an important approach for enabling students'
better comprehension of science concepts as well as scientific procedures. Computation is …

Fostering computational thinking in compulsory education in Europe: a multiple case study

V Dagienė, P Kampylis, N Giannoutsou… - Baltic journal of …, 2024 - epublications.vu.lt
Abstract [eng] Many European countries have revised their curricula in recent years,
introducing basic computer science concepts. This has paved the way for develo** …

In-school and/or out-of-school computer science learning influence on CS career interests, mediated by having role-models

C Chen, J Rothwell… - Computer Science …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background and Context Both in-and out-of-school computer science (CS)
learning opportunities are expanding, but their influences on CS career interests are …

[HTML][HTML] Towards high-quality informatics K-12 education in Europe: key insights from the literature

D Sampson, P Kampylis… - Smart Learning …, 2025 - slejournal.springeropen.com
This paper explores the evolving landscape of informatics education in European primary
and secondary schools, analysing academic and grey literature to define the state of play …

Unplugged learning: Recognizing computational thinking in everyday life

E Relkin, A Strawhacker - … thinking and coding to young children, 2021 - igi-global.com
This chapter explores perspectives on unplugged coding and computational thinking (CT) in
early childhood. Concepts, definitions, and research on unplugged learning and its …

Digital storyboards: the impact of a literacy-themed coding activity on elementary student attitudes for coding

SR Bartholomew, PJ Rich, J Allen… - Journal of Research …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
With the growing importance around coding in education, we designed an integrated unit
called “digital storyboards.” Students engaged with literacy, engineering, and computational …

[HTML][HTML] A theory of impacts model for assessing computer science interventions through an equity lens: Identifying systemic impacts using the cape framework

MM McGill, E Snow, A Cam** - Education Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
With more recognition being given to the diverse and changing demographics in education,
there is a need to understand how well computer science education is meeting the needs of …