Publication Trends over 10 Years of Computational Thinking Research
ARTICLE
Ulas Ilic, Halil Ibrahim Haseski, Ufuk Tugtekin
Contemporary Educational Technology Volume 9, Number 2,
Abstract
The current study aimed to review studies on computational thinking (CT) indexed in Web of Science (WOS) and ERIC databases. A thorough search in electronic databases revealed 96 studies on computational thinking which were published between 2006 and 2016. Studies were exposed to a quantitative content analysis through using an article control form developed by the researchers. Studies were summarized under several themes including the research purpose, design, methodology, sampling characteristics, data analysis, and main findings. The findings were reported using descriptive statistics to see the trends. It was observed that there was an increase in the number of CT studies in recent years, and these were mainly conducted in the field of computer sciences. In addition, CT studies were mostly published in journals in the field of Education and Instructional Technologies. Theoretical paradigm and literature review design were preferred more in previous studies. The most commonly used sampling method was the purposive sampling. It was also revealed that samples of previous CT studies were generally pre-college students. Written data collection tools and quantitative analysis were mostly used in reviewed papers. Findings mainly focused on CT skills. Based on current findings, recommendations and implications for further researches were provided.
Citation
Ilic, U., Haseski, H.I. & Tugtekin, U. (2018). Publication Trends over 10 Years of Computational Thinking Research. Contemporary Educational Technology, 9(2), 131-153. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/188912/.
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Keywords
- case studies
- Computation
- computer science
- content analysis
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- databases
- education
- Educational Research
- educational technology
- Educational Trends
- EVALUATIVE THINKING
- Literature Reviews
- Periodicals
- problem solving
- research design
- Research Methodology
- Sampling
- Statistical Analysis
- trend analysis