Avaliação por professores do aplicativo computação plugada binários como ferramenta para apoiar o desenvolvimento do pensamento computacional

Abstract

This article aims to present, from the teachers' point of view, an evaluation of the application "Computação Plugada Binários", which is an Android application developed with the aim of making the dissemination of unplugged computing activities easier. This evaluation aims to identify strengths, suggestions for improvement and understand whether the application can help in the development of four main skills related to computational thinking: decomposition, pattern recognition, algorithmic thinking and abstraction. Interviews were conducted with Higher Education teachers who had already taught on the subject addressed in the application and with a High School teacher who actively participated in workshops where the application was used. A spontaneous observation of the use of applications by teachers was carried out before each interview. The results were positive and indicate that the application is being well accepted and may be suitable for use as a tool to support the development of computational thinking skills.