Abstract
Building on the foundational diagnosis of computational thinking (CT) awareness among educators in Pasto, Columbia, this research advances to the implementation phase, focusing on CT enhancing activities within local educational institutions. Recognizing computational thinking as a critical skill for the twenty first century, this study developed and deployed a series of tailored classroom activities and teaching materials, both physical and digital, aimed at fostering CT competencies amongst students; physical materials are based on the principles of Computer Science Unplugged, and the digital materials are based on the turtle graphics. Such activities were meticulously designed to align with international educational standards, while addressing the school’s specific needs and contexts in the municipality of Pasto, Southern Colombia. Pilot implementation in selected institutions demonstrated promising outcomes, with students exhibiting notable improvements in problem-solving, logical reasoning, and adaptability to technology-driven environments, most of them addressed to some Industry 4.0 settings. The results underscore the potential of these interventions to significantly enrich the educational experience, paving the way for broader adoption across the region and contributing to the cultivation of a technologically literate generation.
Presenters
Jesus InsuastiProfessor, Systems Engineering Department, University of Nariño, Nariño, Colombia Liliana Romo
Docente Nombrado, Departamento de Administración y Organizaciones, Universidad del Valle, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Edwin Giovanni Insuasty Portilla
Professor, Mathematics, Universidad de Nariño, Nariño, Colombia
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning
KEYWORDS
Computational, Thinking, Implementation, Classrooms, Industry 4.0
