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 …

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 …

Studying interrelations of computational thinking and creativity: A sco** 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 …

The computational thinking scale for computer literacy education

MJ Tsai, JC Liang, CY Hsu - Journal of Educational …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Computational thinking has received tremendous attention from computer science educators
and educational researchers in the last decade. However, most prior literature defines …

Persistence in a game-based learning environment: The case of elementary school students learning computational thinking

R Israel-Fishelson… - Journal of Educational …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Persistence has proven to be a great challenge in online learning environments. Gaming
and interactivity have been suggested as essential features in reducing dropout and …

Visualising trends in computational thinking research from 2012 to 2021: A bibliometric analysis

HE Chen, D Sun, TC Hsu, Y Yang, J Sun - Thinking Skills and Creativity, 2023 - Elsevier
Using the analytical tool CiteSpace, this review study conducted a bibliometric analysis of
the characteristics of 249 studies on Computational Thinking (CT) indexed in the Web of …

The effect of an unplugged coding course on primary school students' improvement in their computational thinking skills

F Dağ, E Şumuer, L Durdu - Journal of Computer Assisted …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Today, computational thinking (CT), which is considered to be a form of literacy,
has taken its place in the ICT curriculum of many countries at the K‐12 level. Therefore …

The influence of parental support and perceived usefulness on students' learning motivation and flow experience in visual programming: Investigation from a parent …

SC Kong, YQ Wang - British Journal of Educational …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
This study expands the scope of cognitive evaluation theory (CET) with flow theory by
providing a potential explanation for the missing link between motivation and motivational …

Investigation of the relationship between middle school students' computational thinking skills and their STEM career interest and attitudes toward inquiry

K Hava, Z Koyunlu Ünlü - Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2021 - Springer
This study investigated the relationship between middle school students' computational
thinking skills and their STEM career interest and attitudes toward inquiry. A total of 289 …

The associations between computational thinking and creativity: The role of personal characteristics

R Israel-Fishelson, A Hershkovitz… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Computational Thinking (CT) and creativity are considered two vital skills for the 21st century
that should be incorporated into future curricula around the world. We studied the …