Computational Thinking for K-12 students in the backlands of Bahia

• Beatriz S. de Santana State University of Feira de Santana http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4048-1921
• José Amancio M. Santos State University of Feira de Santana http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9509-5238

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wie.2021.217174

Abstract

Several countries have sought to include computing in their school curricula, as they identify it as a helpful way to achieve the development of society. In Brazil, computer education still occurs disconnected from the curriculum and some regions are less favored by such actions. In this work, we present a creative computing course aimed at elementary school students from a city in the backlands of Bahia. We verified the development of creativity, collaboration and others that are little stimulated in traditional teaching environments.

Keywords: computational thinking, creative computing, K-12

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