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Fostering Young Children's Computational Thinking
Fri, April 17, 2:15 to 3:45pm, Virtual RoomSession Type: Symposium
Abstract
Computational thinking (CT) is an important skill to foster in early childhood. The five studies featured in this symposium explore technological, cognitive, and pedagogical issues related to young children’s CT. The set of papers is diverse in terms of their theoretical frameworks (e.g., constructionism, and sociocultural theory), research designs (e.g., design-based research, quantitative research, case study, and program evaluation), tangible technology platforms (e.g., commercially available programmable toys, robotics, and media and hands-on activities), age foci (preschoolers, kindergartners, and 2nd graders), and contexts (preschool, elementary school, and at home). Collectively, these studies contribute to the emerging understanding of young children’s CT development and explore important implications for both research and practice.
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Capturing Kindergarteners' Computational Thinking Through Commercial Toy-Centered Task and Assessment Development - Victor R. Lee, Stanford University; Jody E. Clarke-Midura, Utah State University; Jessica F. Shumway, Utah State University; Joseph Kozlowski, Utah State University; Lise E. Welch, Utah State University; Hannah Evans, Utah State University
Navigating Our Places and Spaces: Traversing Pathways Between Geospatial Play and Computational Thinking - Ilene R. Berson, University of South Florida; Michael J. Berson, University of South Florida
Exploring the Relationship Between Coding, Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Early Elementary School Students - Emily Relkin, Tufts University; Marina U. Bers, Tufts University
Teachers' Role in Fostering Young Children's Computational Thinking: An Exploratory Case Study - X. Christine Wang, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Youngae (Young) Choi, Nevada State College; Keely Ann Benson, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Corinne Eggleston, Ph.D., Fisher-Price, Inc.; Deborah Weber, Fisher-Price, Inc.
Computational Thinking for Preschoolers: The Impact of an At-Home Media Intervention - Heather Lavigne, Education Development Center, Inc.; Ashley E. Lewis Presser, Education Development Center, Inc.; Leslie Cuellar, Education Development Center, Inc.