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OntoCnE & Neuroeducation Guidelines: An approach to developing Computational Th...
Araújo, Cristiana; Henriques, Pedro Rangel; Cerqueira, João JoséComputer Programming (CP) is difficult to teach and learn. Many students who enroll in CP courses have difficulty learning to program, as they have deficits in problem-solving skills and are unable to understand abstract programming concepts. Some studies also state that teaching methods are often not the most appropriate as they are not personalized to each student’s needs and do not complement their learning ...
Ontology visualization tools: a bibliographic review and a proposal
Marques, Ezra Gomes; Araújo, Cristiana; Henriques, Pedro RangelInformation can be graphically presented to users through different visualization methods, which can be complemented by various features meant to facilitate the navigation and interpretation of the presented information. Many of these methods and features are already in use by current ontology visualization tools, while others, along with some concepts from the broader field of information visualization, are me...
A systematic approach to catalogue learning resources that promote computationa...
Araújo, Cristiana; Henriques, Pedro Rangel; Cerqueira, João JoséComputational Thinking (CT) is a transversal ability to solve problems in any area, is crucial for Computer Programming. We believe that CT skills should be developed and encouraged from a young age. However, to promote the development of CT it is necessary to use appropriate materials, which we call Learning Resources (LR). For a more efficient development of CT, it is important that the LR are designed and us...
OntoCnE, characterizing Learning Resources for training Computational Thinking
Araújo, Cristiana; Henriques, Pedro Rangel; Cerqueira, João JoséA Computational Thinking (CT) training program proposes a set of instruments to be used in the training, and also a set of recommendations on how to use them. To design such a program it is necessary to have a deep knowledge about the meaning of CT and its targets. Although CT skills are of paramount importance to all (since they bring numerous advantages for problem solving activities), in our context we see t...
Neuroeducation: guidelines for computational thinking training
Araújo, Cristiana; Henriques, Pedro Rangel; Cerqueira, João JoséComputational Thinking (CT) skills are a key competency for all citizens, but for Computer Programming students these abilities are crucial. Several studies claim that students have deficits in many of the CT skills and therefore it is important to develop and improve these skills. For that purpose, Teachers responsible for the children's education have to plan as soon as possible effective ways for training CT...
The visual programming environment ROBI for educational robotics
Galvão, Gustavo; Neto, Alvaro Costa; Araújo, Cristiana; Henriques, Pedro RangelThis paper presents the outcomes of a research project focused on the training of Computational Thinking, resorting to a block-based visual programming language created to program an Arduino Uno based robot. To support the design and implementation of the visual programming environment Robi, we start discussing the relevance of Educational Robotics to motivate and engage children in programming activities. Stud...
Value-focused investigation into programming languages affinity
Costa Neto, Alvaro; Araújo, Cristiana; Pereira, Maria João Varanda; Henriques, Pedro RangelThe search for better techniques to teach computer programming is paramount in order to improve the students' learning experiences. Several approaches have been proposed throughout the years, usually through technical solutions such as evaluation systems, digital classrooms, interactive lessons and so on. Personal factors, such as affinity, have been largely unexplored due to their qualitative and abstract natu...
Value-focused investigation into programming languages affinity
Neto, Álvaro; Araújo, Cristiana; Pereira, Maria João; Henriques, Pedro RangelThe search for better techniques to teach computer programming is paramount in order to improve the students’ learning experiences. Several approaches have been proposed throughout the years, usually through technical solutions such as evaluation systems, digital classrooms, interactive lessons and so on. Personal factors, such as affinity, have been largely unexplored due to their qualitative and abstract natu...
Applicability of thermography in dentistry: scoping review
Araújo, CristianaIntrodução: A termografia oferece uma metodologia não invasiva e livre de radiação para diagnóstico por imagem e medição de temperatura, mas a extensão da aplicação atual não é clara, assim como o nível de evidência para cada caso de uso. Além disso, os valores de referência termográfica baseados na população para fins de diagnóstico são quase desconhecidos. A presente revisão de escopo visa avaliar a extensão ...
A framework to assess melodic effectiveness in training computational thinking ...
Costa, Acácio Rui Santos; Costa Neto, Alvaro; Araújo, Cristiana; Henriques, Pedro RangelComputational Thinking education and training are considered crucial activities to achieve success in later challenges like computer programming. To train the brain to think in logical terms it is necessary to use adequate resources. In this paper we address the difficult problem that is assessing efficacy of a given resource to the Computation Thinking development. To discuss that topic we will use the Melodic...