'Sucre4Stem': A K-12 Educational Tool for Integrating Computational Thinking and Programming across Multidisciplinary Disciplines

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Title: 'Sucre4Stem': A K-12 Educational Tool for Integrating Computational Thinking and Programming across Multidisciplinary Disciplines
Language: English
Authors: Sergio Trilles (ORCID 0000-0002-9304-0719), Aida Monfort-Muriach, Enrique Cueto-Rubio, Carmen Lopez-Girona (ORCID 0009-0002-5324-3738), Carlos Granell (ORCID 0000-0003-1004-9695)
Source: IEEE Transactions on Education. 2024 67(6):868-877.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Computation, Internet, Equipment, Networks, Programming, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Education
DOI: 10.1109/TE.2024.3422666
ISSN: 0018-9359
1557-9638
Abstract: This article discusses the latest developments of the Sucre4Stem tool, as part of the Sucre initiative, which aims to promote interest in computational thinking and programming skills in K-12 students. The tool follows the Internet of Things approach and consists of two prominent components: 1) SucreCore and 2) SucreCode. SucreCore incorporates an advanced microcontroller packaged in a more compact design and enables wireless connectivity. SucreCode, the block-based visual programming tool, supports two different sets of blocks depending on the education grade, and facilitates wireless communication with SucreCore. At the educational level, Sucre4Stem fosters new group dynamics and encourages students to experiment real-world projects by promoting the "programming to learn" approach to concepts from other disciplines as opposed to the strategy widely applied in schools of "learning to program" in isolation.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1454661
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article discusses the latest developments of the Sucre4Stem tool, as part of the Sucre initiative, which aims to promote interest in computational thinking and programming skills in K-12 students. The tool follows the Internet of Things approach and consists of two prominent components: 1) SucreCore and 2) SucreCode. SucreCore incorporates an advanced microcontroller packaged in a more compact design and enables wireless connectivity. SucreCode, the block-based visual programming tool, supports two different sets of blocks depending on the education grade, and facilitates wireless communication with SucreCore. At the educational level, Sucre4Stem fosters new group dynamics and encourages students to experiment real-world projects by promoting the "programming to learn" approach to concepts from other disciplines as opposed to the strategy widely applied in schools of "learning to program" in isolation.
ISSN:0018-9359
1557-9638
DOI:10.1109/TE.2024.3422666