A Collaborative Learning Framework for Computational Thinking Development through Game Programming.

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Title:	A Collaborative Learning Framework for Computational Thinking Development through Game Programming.
Authors:	de JESUS, Ângelo Magno¹ angelo.jesus@ifmg.edu.br, SILVEIRA, Ismar Frango² ismar.silveira@cruzeirodosul.edu.br
Source:	Informatics in Education. Jun2022, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p253-281. 29p.
Subject Terms:	Collaborative learning, Middle school students, *Concept learning, Scientific computing
Abstract:	The Computational Thinking (CT) teaching approach allows students to practice problem-solving in a way that they can use the Computer Science mindset. In this sense, Col laborative Learning has a lot to contribute to educational activities involving the CT. This article presents the design and evaluation of a Collaborative Learning framework for the development of CT skills in students. To design the proposed strategy, several fundamental features of the Collabo rative Learning concept of the literature have been studied and sketched. The strategy was applied to middle school students through a digital games programming workshop. Data were collected by three means: (1) collecting artifacts produced during activities; (2) recording of game programming sessions; and (3) applying a structured interview to students. The data analysis showed evidence that the strategy was able to mobilize Computational Thinking skills in addition to mobilizing collabo rative skills in learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	The Computational Thinking (CT) teaching approach allows students to practice problem-solving in a way that they can use the Computer Science mindset. In this sense, Col laborative Learning has a lot to contribute to educational activities involving the CT. This article presents the design and evaluation of a Collaborative Learning framework for the development of CT skills in students. To design the proposed strategy, several fundamental features of the Collabo rative Learning concept of the literature have been studied and sketched. The strategy was applied to middle school students through a digital games programming workshop. Data were collected by three means: (1) collecting artifacts produced during activities; (2) recording of game programming sessions; and (3) applying a structured interview to students. The data analysis showed evidence that the strategy was able to mobilize Computational Thinking skills in addition to mobilizing collabo rative skills in learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	16485831
DOI:	10.15388/infedu.2022.14