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 …

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 …

Teacher development in computational thinking: Design and learning outcomes of programming concepts, practices and pedagogy

SC Kong, M Lai, D Sun - Computers & Education, 2020 - Elsevier
The implementation of effective professional development courses for K-12 teachers on
computational thinking (CT) in relation to programming remains a challenge. There is a lack …

Teacher educator technology integration preparation practices around TPACK in the United States

R Voithofer, MJ Nelson - Journal of teacher education, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Given the strong influence of teachers educators' pedagogical modeling on new teachers'
capacity to use technology to support student learning, this study sought to answer two …

Computational thinking in elementary classrooms: Measuring teacher understanding of computational ideas for teaching science

A Yadav, C Krist, J Good, EN Caeli - Computer Science Education, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A number of efforts have focused on preparing teachers to integrate CT within
secondary disciplinary subject areas; however, there is little research on how CT ideas …

Improving and assessing computational thinking in maker activities: The integration with physics and engineering learning

Y Yin, R Hadad, X Tang, Q Lin - Journal of Science Education and …, 2020 - Springer
Computational thinking (CT) is believed to be a critical factor to facilitate STEM learning, and
a vital learning objective itself. Therefore, researchers are continuing to explore effective …

A content analysis of computational thinking research: An international publication trends and research typology

KY Tang, TL Chou, CC Tsai - The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 2020 - Springer
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of publication patterns on
computational thinking (CT) over two recent periods (period I: 2006–2012; period II: 2013 …