Contribution: This paper adds to the results of previous systematic literature reviews by
addressing a more contemporary context of introductory programming. It proposes a …

Computational thinking (CT) uses concepts that are essential to computing and information
science to solve problems, design and evaluate complex systems, and understand human …

O ensino de programação é uma tarefa complexa. Diversas pesquisas apontam problemas
que vão desde a dificuldade dos alunos em compreender os conceitos de programação até …

Learning programming is a complex and challenging task for many students. It involves both
understanding theoretical concepts and acquiring practical skills. Hence, analyzing learners' …

Background Computational thinking (CT) is crucial to fostering critical thinking and problem-
solving skills. Many elementary schools have been cultivating students' CT through block …

One of the aspects of programming that learners often struggle with is the syntax of
programming languages: remembering the right commands to use and combining those into …

Background Artificial intelligence–generated content (AIGC) has stepped into the spotlight
with the emergence of ChatGPT, making effective use of AIGC for education a hot topic …

Computer programming is a subject that requires problem-solving strategies and involves a
great number of programming logic activities which pose challenges for learners. Therefore …

Gamification has attracted the attention of researchers from different areas such as
marketing, health, sports, and education. Gamification integrates elements of game design …

Video coding tutorials enable expert and noviceprogrammers to visually observe real
developers write, debug, and execute code. Previous research in this domain has …