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

Melinda Timea Fülöp, József Udvaros, Ákos Gubán and Ágnes Sándor
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Melinda Timea Fülöp: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Babeş-Bolyai University, 400591 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
József Udvaros: Faculty of Finance and Accountancy, Budapest Business School, 1149 Budapest, Hungary
Ákos Gubán: Faculty of Finance and Accountancy, Budapest Business School, 1149 Budapest, Hungary
Ágnes Sándor: Faculty of Finance and Accountancy, Budapest Business School, 1149 Budapest, Hungary

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 12, 1-16

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: particular computational thinking; microcontrollers; programming (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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