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Effects of Robotics Programming on Enhancing Computational Thinking Among Middle School Students in Saudi Arabia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the computational thinking traits of third-grade middle school students while using RoboMind for programming within a project-based learning setup. It also aimed to determine if incorporating RoboMind into project-based instruction improved students' computational thinking skills, attitudes toward programming, and programming performance based on project outcomes. Implemented through a quasi-experimental design with 138 students from two Saudi Arabian schools, the results indicated a significant improvement in computational thinking skills and positive changes in attitudes toward programming post-RoboMind implementation. The study identified four primary dimensions and seven sub-dimensions of computational thinking, emphasizing its diverse aspects. Furthermore, notable correlations were found between RoboMind project scores and post-RoboMind computational thinking scores in the experimental group. These findings advocate for the integration of RoboMind into programming education, especially within Saudi Arabian educational institutions.

Source: Journal of Cases on Information Technology

DOI: 10.4018/jcit.371403

Authors: Wafa Ahmad Alalawi, Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Bin Mohamad Said, Mohd Fadzil Bin Abdul Hanid

Institutions: Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, University of Technology Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408348232

FWCI: 0.956

Cites: 62

Cited by: 1

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