scholarly journals Computational Thinking: Students’ Abstraction on the Concepts of Kinematics

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Rif'ati Dina Handayani ◽  
Sri Handono Budi Prastowo ◽  
Trapsilo Prihandono ◽  
Lailatul Nuraini ◽  
Bambang Supriadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Visual Communication ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Building Models ◽  
Primary Key

Abstraction is the primary key in computational thinking. This study aims to analyze students’ computational thinking skills of abstraction on the concept of kinematics. The data were collected through students’ project documents and interviews. The data is examined using a content analysis approach that emphasizes writing, verbal, or visual communication. The results revealed that students’ abstraction skills were evident in collecting data and analyzing, and recognizing patterns but were less visible in building models or simulations. Abstraction skills can be used as a foundation and framework for viewing a concept in physics not only in mathematics or formulas views but as a data iterative relationship. This research is expected to provide an overview for physics instructors to integrate computational thinking in their learning classroom

Computer Science Unplugged: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 004723952110188
Author(s):  
Ali Battal ◽  
Gülgün Afacan Adanır ◽  
Yasemin Gülbahar
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Tangible Programming ◽  
Review Procedure ◽  
Research Studies

The computer science (CS) unplugged approach intends to teach CS concepts and computational thinking skills without employing any digital tools. The current study conducted a systematic literature review to analyze research studies that conducted investigations related to implementations of CS unplugged activities. A systematic review procedure was developed and applied to detect and subsequently review relevant research studies published from 2010 to 2019. It was found that 55 research studies (17 articles + 38 conference proceedings) satisfied the inclusion criteria for the analysis. These research studies were then examined with regard to their demographic characteristics, research methodologies, research results, and main findings. It was found that the unplugged approach was realized and utilized differently among researchers. The majority of the studies used the CS unplugged term when referring to “paper–pencil activities,” “problem solving,” “storytelling,” “games,” “tangible programming,” and even “robotics.”

Planning Computer Science Instruction for Students With High-Incidence Disabilities

2021 ◽  
pp. 105345122110249
Author(s):  
Amy Hutchison ◽  
Anya S. Evmenova
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Science Content ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Integration Planning ◽  
Content Area Instruction ◽  
Model Computer ◽  
High Incidence Disabilities

States increasingly are adopting computer science standards to help students develop coding and computational thinking skills. In an effort to support teachers in introducing computer science content to their students with high-incidence disabilities, a new model, computer science integration planning plus universal design for learning (CSIP+) offers ways to integrate computational thinking and coding into content area instruction. This column presents an example of how a teacher might implement the CSIP+ model when designing instruction accessible to all learners. Guiding questions to support teachers at each phase of the planning cycle are provided.

Needs and Concerns of Lewy Body Disease Family Caregivers: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110509
Author(s):  
Kelly E. Stacy ◽  
Joseph Perazzo ◽  
Rhonna Shatz ◽  
Tamilyn Bakas
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Lewy Body ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Lewy Body Disease ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Caregiver Interventions ◽  
Disease Family

Lewy body disease (LBD) is a devastating condition with cognitive and physical deficits that pose a challenge to family caregivers. The purpose of this study was to identify the needs and concerns of family caregivers of persons with LBD. A convenience sample of LBD caregivers were interviewed regarding their caregiving needs, concerns, strategies, and advice. A content analysis approach was used to organize data into themes from an existing needs and concerns framework. Findings included the need for more information about the disease, strategies for managing LBD-related emotions and behaviors, support and assistance with physical and instrumental care, and strategies for managing one’s own personal responses to caregiving. Findings highlight the need for a Lewy body specific caregiver assessment tool and future caregiver interventions.

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