Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Apr 11, 2022
Editors
Elizabeth Langran
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 370
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Coherence and Incoherence: A Textual Analysis of the New York State Computer Science/Digital Fluency Learning Standards
Gerald Ardito, Manhattanviille College School of Education, United States
This pilot study performed a close reading of the New York State Computer Science/Digital Fluency (NYSCSLS) in order to determine any coherence (or lack thereof) between the stated goals of these... More
pp. 1-5
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Computational Thinking, Play, and Authenticity: Lessons Learned from a 6th Grade Robotics Program
Gerald Ardito & Katherine Cunningham, Manhattanviille College School of Education, United States; Lauren Scollins, Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, United States
This study investigated student discourse through the analysis of reflective students kept by students during a 6-week LEGO robotics program for 6th graders. The program consisted of two unplugged ... More
pp. 6-11
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The Effectiveness of an Accessible Computing Curriculum
Abdu Arslanyilmaz, YSU, United States; Margie Briley, Youngstown State University, United States; Gregory Boerio, Rich Center for Autism, United States; Mary Beth Loto & Katie Petridis, Potential Development Program, United States
There has been a limited number of studies in which a computing curriculum is designed and developed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and there has been no study to test the... More
pp. 12-17
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Design of Comprehensive Evaluation of Computational Thinking in Graphical Programming Environment
Liang Cheng, Yingying Zhao, Xi Wang & Feng Li, East China Normal University, China
The rise of computational thinking education is unstoppable. Meanwhile, evaluation is not only an indispensable part of the teaching process, but also an important basis for testing the teaching... More
pp. 18-26
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Exploring Instructional Strategies for Computational Thinking Concepts and Practices in Higher Education
Min Huang, Rebekah Fan, Eunsung Park & Jongpil Cheon, Texas Tech University, United States
Computational thinking is a problem-solving skill that involves students’ systematic design to solve complex problems, which is a crucial skill in the digital society. Researchers and practitioners... More
pp. 27-32
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Computational Thinking in Cooperative Games
Lorraine Jacques, University of Tampa, United States; Parsa Jahanlou, Louisiana Tech University, United States
Computational thinking (CT) can occur naturally within gameplay, especially within cooperative games. The mechanics of the game, however, influence what opportunities players have for using these... More
pp. 33-38
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Computational Thinking Activities for Pre-Service Teachers: A Comparison of Two Alternative Methods
Samson Lepcha & Alex Matthews, University of North Texas, United States
Computational thinking and a mindset to solve problems logically have become pre-requisite for many computer-based jobs in the 21st century. Therefore, K-12 schools and stakeholders are seeking to ... More
pp. 39-44
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Issues of Teacher Education for “Information”: What Does Analysis of Sample Test Problems of University Entrance Examination Reveal?
Toshiki Matsuda, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Information, a compulsory subject area established in 2003 for high school level, began with the expectation to change informatics education in Japan, but its expected effects have not achieved.... More
pp. 45-52
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Beyond Pedagogy: Equitable Practices to Promote Computational Thinking by Means of Keller’s ARCS Motivation Model
Fatemeh Mirghassemi, University of Houston, United States
Technology continues to prevail more and more in our personal and professional lives by the day, making education no exception. To this end, questions about the role that technology should play in ... More
pp. 53-58
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Qualitative Study Exploring Robots as a Potential Teaching Tool for Computational Thinking in a Sixth-Grade Classroom
Carol Munn, BRRSD, United States
The youth of today are the newest members of the emerging digital age. These students are sponges for absorbing and retaining information when given the opportunity in the classroom. CT brings to... More
pp. 59-66
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Online Teacher Education Students Solving Education Problems using Computational Thinking to Create Accessible Robot Designs
Ann Musgrove & Jillian Powers, Florida Atlantic University, United States; Mohammed Azhar, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY, United States; Cristine Yao, Florida Atlantic University, United States
This paper shares the results of a qualitative study of 59 online pre-service teacher education students who completed an instructional module on applied Computational Thinking (CT), Assistive... More
pp. 67-74
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Analysis of K–12 Computer Science Curricula From the Perspective of a Competency-Based Approach
Michiyo Oda, Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan; Yoko Noborimoto, Graduate School of Teacher Education, Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan; Tatsuya Horita, Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University, Japan
This study aimed to gain insights for designing K–12 computer science curricula from the perspective of a competency-based approach to develop competencies, such as computational thinking, through ... More
pp. 75-79
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Characteristics of High and Low Performing Students’ Computational Thinking Facets Based on Structural Topic Modeling
Eunsung Park & Jongpil Cheon, Texas Tech University, United States
Computational thinking in computer science education requires a range of competencies to complete various projects. To improve computational thinking skills, students need to not only possess... More
pp. 80-85
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Reference Framework for Modeling in Practice: Potentials and Challenges for Teachers
Marina Rottenhofer, Heike Demarle-Meusel & Barbara Sabitzer, Johannes Kepler University, Austria
Lately, computational thinking (CT) has gained popularity as a universal problem-solving technique and is already part of many school curricula. However, many teachers still struggle with its... More
pp. 86-95
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esports as a Strategy to Teach Computational Thinking: Designing an Online Gaming Tournament
Joe Sanchez, City University of New York - Queens College, United States; Jennifer Moore, University of North Texas, United States
Computational thinking is a way of formulating a problem so that a computer can find a solution. It involves looking for patterns within multiple sets of data and using algorithmic thinking to find... More
pp. 96-101
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Creating Music through Coding
Jo Watts & Rachel Gibson, The University of Virginia, United States; Monty Jones, Virginia Commonwealth University, United States; Glen Bull, The University of Virginia, United States; N. Rich Nguyen, University of Virginia, United States
TuneScope (tunescope.org) is a platform developed to introduce coding in the context of music. TuneScope is an extension of the educational programming language Snap! (from the University of... More
p. 102
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How Users Seek Computational Thinking Resources on Teachers-Pay-Teachers: A Review-Based Content Analysis
Fan XU, Jiarui Xie & Ana-Paula Correia, The Ohio State University, United States
Teacherpreneurship plays a vital role in educational transformation or innovation. Teachers-Pay-Teachers is one of the most popular online educational marketplaces and communities of practice.... More
pp. 103-109
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Algorithmic Social Justice through Participatory Action Research: Media Binds or Blinds?
Melda Yildiz, NYIT, United States
This participatory action research (PAR) project investigates the role of Algorithmic Bias/ Injustice integrating new technologies (i.e. Global Positioning System (GPS) in developing global... More
pp. 110-116
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Computational Thinking and Geospatial Intelligence in Teacher Education: Transdisciplinary Approach
Melda Yildiz, NYIT, United States
The goal of this transdisciplinary participatory action research (PAR) project is to develop a research-based globally connected learning modules and educational app that promotes computational... More
pp. 117-125
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Hero Journey Storytelling as Formative Assessment Collaboratives
Susan Elwood & Tricia Boyson, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, United States; Misty Kesterson, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, United States
Hero Storytelling multi-disciplinary collaborations are greatly enhanced with carefully planned formative assessments. This applies to both students in K12 and higher education. The focus of this... More
pp. 126-130
