Main Applications of Unplugged Computing in Middle School Education: A Systematic Literature Mapping

• Andercley Hyury Federal University of Pará
• Sara Mercês Federal University of Pará
• Thiago Coqueiro Federal University of Pará
• Igor Ruiz Federal University of Pará
• Tássio Carvalho Federal University of Pará
• José Jailton Federal University of Pará

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wie.2024.242220

Abstract

Teaching Computational Thinking from basic education is of great relevance for the critical development of students. To implement this type of teaching without the need for computer labs, the Unplugged Computing method stands out, which allows the inclusion of even schools with the most precarious conditions. In this context, this articleaims to conduct a Systematic Literature Mapping (SLM) analyzing the content applied in Unplugged Computing (UC) activities and identifying which subjects of Lower Secondary Education were used in this application. From the analysis of the obtained results, the teaching of programming logic using concepts from the mathematics subject stands out.

Keywords: Computational Thinking, Unplugged Computing, Middle School, Systematic Literature Mapping

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