Teaching Computational Thinking with Kniwwelino: Exploratory Field Study in School Settings [* Cross-Reference *]

The aim of the study was to explore: (1) how teachers appropriate this kind of tool for teaching computational thinking and programming, (2) whether the KCK is suitable for this purpose, and (3) the user experience of the KCK.

To these ends, we used several data collection tools through a mainly qualitative exploratory approach: semi-guided interviews, diaries and several questionnaires. We have learned that: (1) the KCK is versatile enough to adapt to different environments, objectives and pedagogical approaches and thus offers a great deal of freedom to teachers, (2) the playful and tangible approach of the KCK seems more adapted to introducing programming and enables pupils to develop problem-solving, collaboration and creativity skills, and (3) if the user experience has been positive for both teachers and students, this first KCK prototype is still addressing intermediate computer-skilled teachers. ***This entry has been automatically imported via Infodoc(ASO) CSV by LIST harvest scripts.