Development of Computational Thinking Using Microcontrollers Integrated into OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)

• Published in: Sustainability Vol. 14; no. 12; p. 7218
• Main Authors: Fülöp, Melinda Timea, Udvaros, József, Gubán, Ákos, Sándor, Ágnes
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.06.2022
• Subjects: Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Digital technology; Information society; Information technology; Learning; Literacy; Medical research; Problem solving; Skills; Software; STEM education; Students; Sustainable development; Teaching methods
• ISSN: 2071-1050; 2071-1050
• DOI: 10.3390/su14127218

Nowadays, the theme of computer thinking is a common topic for educational research. The scientific literature on the subject has gradually appeared, in which psychologists emphasize the need for the development of thinking of children. Research often relates only to the development of computational thinking at elementary and high schools. Nowadays, almost everything is digitalized, so it is important to also develop the computational thinking skills of students at higher levels. In our study, we present the results of the conducted data analysis in which we examined the development of students’ efficiency. On the basis of the results, we propose a possible solution for the development of computational thinking. Using data research processes, we examined the results of the object-oriented (OO) planning and programming subject of Budapest Business School, going back 5 years. The results show that the level of particular computational thinking could be measured using the exam results, and teacher advancement (experience) improved the level of particular computational thinking. Today, education has been greatly influenced by COVID-19, challenging not only teachers but also students. The production of particular computational thinking under COVID-19 or online is much more effective than the pursuit of full computational thinking through traditional teaching.