Unplugged Coding Learning Package and A.I. Assisted Learning Tool to Support Computational Thinking for Elementary School Students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52731/lir.v003.149Keywords:
Computational thinking, Unplugged Coding, AI-assisted Learning ToolsAbstract
Research on Unplugged Programming Learning Package and AI-assisted Learning Tools to Support Computational Thinking for Elementary School Students.The objective of this research is to design and develop an Unplugged Programming Learning Package and AI-assisted Learning Tools to support computational thinking for elementary school students. The study was conducted using a one-group posttest design and involved 18 second-grade students in the 2022 academic year from Ban Pho Noi Nong Sim School.
The results of the research showed that the designed and developed Unplugged Programming Learning Package and AI-assisted Learning Tools supported computational thinking for elementary school students. The researchers designed and developed the package based on important principles and concepts of constructivist theory, computational thinking frameworks, and learning context. The design and development of the learning environment consisted of five components: 1) problem situation, 2) learning resources, 3) intellectual tools, 4) scaffolding, and 5) mentoring. The design principles were in line with the constructivist theory and computational thinking frameworks. The Unplugged Programming Learning Package and AI-assisted Learning Tools are expected to contribute to improving the computational thinking skills of elementary school students. The research findings may be useful for educators and curriculum developers who are interested in developing learning tools to support computational thinking for elementary school students.
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