ERIC Number: EJ1256231
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Apr
Pages: 10
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Investigation of Computational Thinking in the Context of ICT and Mobile Technologies
Sirakaya, Didem Alsancak
International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools, v3 n4 Apr 2020
This research aims to determine the change in students' computational thinking skills according to their ICT and mobile technology experience and frequency of use. The sample of the study, designed with the survey model, consisted of 269 students attending a vocational school of higher education. Data were collected using the Computational Thinking Scale and the Personal Information Form. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA were used in data analysis. According to results, it was determined that students' computational thinking skills differs according to their internet experience, mobile device experience, mobile internet experience and period of daily mobile Internet use, while no differences were found based on computer experience, the number of times they checked their mobile devices a day and purpose of mobile technology usage
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Information Technology, Handheld Devices, Electronic Learning, Computer Use, College Students, Internet, Public Colleges, Vocational Education, Computer Science, Experience
International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools. 83 Dollis Road, London N3 1RD, UK. 2-mail: info@ijcses.org; Web site: http://www.ijcses.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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