The Relationship Between Computational Thinking and Problem-Solving in an Online Programming Activity

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Abstract

Computational thinking (CT) has been introduced in schools around the world because it enables learners to develop problem-solving skills for the challenges of the 21st century. Even though CT is closely associated with problem-solving (PS), the relationship between CT skills, CT dispositions, and PS remains unclear. This research designed an online programming activity that both developed and assessed 93 pre-service teachers’ CT skills, CT dispositions, and PS skills. Findings revealed a significant correlation between CT skills and actual PS skills. Also, the online programming activity significantly decreased participants’ perceived PS and increased their tolerance for ambiguity, but it did not change participants’ CT and PS skills.

Authors

• Hao-Yue Jin, University of Alberta
  Presenting Author

• Maria Cutumisu, McGill University
  Non-Presenting Author