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Determining Pedagogically Sound Methods of Teaching and Learning Computational Skills

Authors:
Cheryl Tkacs

Keywords: computational thinking; pedagogy

Abstract:
If we assume even the youngest person can be guided and helped to become a computational thinker, is placing a computer or tablet in their hands the best way they will learn? This paper explores the literature to determine what computational skills learners need to function in the 21st century. Relying on sound pedagogical practices, it will also look at the types of technology and other non-computer devices that are currently being used and whether they are the most appropriate for the age level in developing computational thinking. Based on current research, a list of advantages and disadvantages of children using computers will be explored with recommendations for best practices offered for safe use.

Pages: 23 to 29

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2018

Publication date: March 25, 2018

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4367

ISBN: 978-1-61208-619-4

Location: Rome, Italy

Dates: from March 25, 2018 to March 29, 2018