RobotCode: an education game to help in programming logic learning

• Fabrizio Honda State University of Amazonas
• Rafaela Melo Federal University of Amazonas https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6198-8962
• Fernanda Pires State University of Amazonas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8180-9850
• Marcela Pessoa State University of Amazonas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3064-5585

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/educomp_estendido.2023.229172

Abstract

Logical thinking is fundamental for understanding introductory programming contents, which are considered difficult by computing students, and it is important that it be stimulated from an early age. It is also necessary to develop Computational Thinking, which helps in solving complex problems in a simpler way, considered an essential skill in the 21st century. In this sense, taking into account the potential of games for learning processes, this work proposes "RobotCode", an educational game that aims to help in learning programming logic and developing Computational Thinking. Its target audience are users from 10 years old and its conception was based on the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning by Richard Mayer, Theory of Stages by Jean Piaget and Constructionism by Seymour Papert. A brief summary of the game can be viewed on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaRjcomRBQY.

Keywords: Logical thinking, programming, Computational Thinking, educational game

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