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Computational Thinking and User Interfaces: A Systematic Review


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Contribution: This document presents a systematic bibliographic review that demonstrates the need to conduct research on how the user experience impacts the development o...Show More

Abstract:

Contribution: This document presents a systematic bibliographic review that demonstrates the need to conduct research on how the user experience impacts the development of computational thinking. Background: In the field of computer science, computational thinking is defined as a method that enhances problem-solving skills, system design, and human behavior understanding. Over the last few decades, several tools have been proposed for the development of computational thinking skills; however, there is no area of study that evaluates the implications or the impact that these types of platforms have on users belonging to any knowledge area. Research Question: Do user interfaces influence the development of computational thinking skills? Methodology: To address this issue, a systematic review of the literature was conducted using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology for analyzing and evaluating scientific publications. Findings: The results show that despite the dearth of literature on the subject, the specific design of a user interface has a significant impact on the development of computational thinking. Bearing the above in mind, it is necessary to conduct research that delves more deeply into the effects caused by the technologies that are used to develop computational thinking, this being a line of research that is worthy of consideration.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 65, Issue: 4, November 2022)
Page(s): 647 - 656
Date of Publication: 25 March 2022

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Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Sara Rijo-García received the bachelor’s degree in computer science and the master’s degree in teacher training for secondary education, baccalaureate, vocational training, and foreign language teaching from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2014 and 2015, respectively, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial, computer and environmental engineering.
She has worked wi...Show More
Sara Rijo-García received the bachelor’s degree in computer science and the master’s degree in teacher training for secondary education, baccalaureate, vocational training, and foreign language teaching from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2014 and 2015, respectively, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial, computer and environmental engineering.
She has worked wi...View more
Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Eduardo Segredo (Member, IEEE) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2006, 2008, and 2014, respectively.
He is currently a Lecturer with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. He has authored or coauthored over 50 technical papers and book chapters, including more than 15 journal pa...Show More
Eduardo Segredo (Member, IEEE) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2006, 2008, and 2014, respectively.
He is currently a Lecturer with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. He has authored or coauthored over 50 technical papers and book chapters, including more than 15 journal pa...View more
Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Coromoto León received the M.S. degree in mathematics and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 1990 and 1996, respectively.
She currently teaches programming languages and paradigms in graduate and master’s programs, with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. She has led dozens of doctoral courses and mult...Show More
Coromoto León received the M.S. degree in mathematics and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 1990 and 1996, respectively.
She currently teaches programming languages and paradigms in graduate and master’s programs, with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. She has led dozens of doctoral courses and mult...View more

Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Sara Rijo-García received the bachelor’s degree in computer science and the master’s degree in teacher training for secondary education, baccalaureate, vocational training, and foreign language teaching from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2014 and 2015, respectively, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial, computer and environmental engineering.
She has worked with the Technology Transfer Office, Universidad de La Laguna for three years.
Sara Rijo-García received the bachelor’s degree in computer science and the master’s degree in teacher training for secondary education, baccalaureate, vocational training, and foreign language teaching from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2014 and 2015, respectively, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial, computer and environmental engineering.
She has worked with the Technology Transfer Office, Universidad de La Laguna for three years.View more
Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Eduardo Segredo (Member, IEEE) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2006, 2008, and 2014, respectively.
He is currently a Lecturer with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. He has authored or coauthored over 50 technical papers and book chapters, including more than 15 journal papers. His publications currently report over 400 citations in Google Scholar with an H-index of 13. His current research interests include single/multi/many-objective optimization, evolutionary algorithms, metaheuristics, machine learning, and computational thinking.
Dr. Segredo currently serves for the editorial board of multiple international conferences.
Eduardo Segredo (Member, IEEE) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2006, 2008, and 2014, respectively.
He is currently a Lecturer with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. He has authored or coauthored over 50 technical papers and book chapters, including more than 15 journal papers. His publications currently report over 400 citations in Google Scholar with an H-index of 13. His current research interests include single/multi/many-objective optimization, evolutionary algorithms, metaheuristics, machine learning, and computational thinking.
Dr. Segredo currently serves for the editorial board of multiple international conferences.View more
Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Coromoto León received the M.S. degree in mathematics and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 1990 and 1996, respectively.
She currently teaches programming languages and paradigms in graduate and master’s programs, with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. She has led dozens of doctoral courses and multiple seminars and has directed several research projects and contracts for innovation and industry transfer. She has published more than 30 journal papers and refereed conferences. Her research interests include programming languages, algorithmic techniques, optimization, parallel programming, and computational thinking.
Coromoto León received the M.S. degree in mathematics and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 1990 and 1996, respectively.
She currently teaches programming languages and paradigms in graduate and master’s programs, with the Departamento de Ingeniería Informática y de Sistemas, Universidad de La Laguna. She has led dozens of doctoral courses and multiple seminars and has directed several research projects and contracts for innovation and industry transfer. She has published more than 30 journal papers and refereed conferences. Her research interests include programming languages, algorithmic techniques, optimization, parallel programming, and computational thinking.View more

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