Proposal of Ludic Activities in Minecraft Educational for the Computational Thinking Promotion

• Jonnhy M. Marques Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7160-5221
• Luciana Foss Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0473-4111
• Simone André Da Costa Cavalheiro Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7442-7379

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/weit.2021.18929

Abstract

Computational Thinking is a problem solving methodology based on Computer Science concepts that can be applied in different areas, not only in computing. This paper presents a set of activities for children that aim to intentionally address Computational Thinking skills and concepts, such as abstraction, decomposition, pattern recognition and algorithmic thinking, using Minecraft Educational.

Keywords: Computational thinking, Minecraft Educational

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