Understanding computational thinking in the gameplay of the African Songo board game

Datos Bibliográficos

ID21297724
AutoresRebecca Yvonne Bayeck (0000-0001-8352-7331, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education Utah State University Logan Utah USA, autor de correspondencia)
Año2024
Volumen55
Número1
Páginas259-276
Fecha de publicación2024-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaBritish Journal of Educational Technology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0007-1013 • E-ISSN: 1467-8535
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/bjet.13353
OpenAlexW4381848977
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas41

Computational thinking is a necessary skill for the 21st century. While previously examined in computer‐rich settings, researchers are increasingly studying computational thinking in unplugged environments such as board games. Focusing on the African board game Songo , this study shows that computational thinking practices are embedded in Songo board gameplay and interact with the cultural context. The study also reveals a computing practice peculiar to Songo gameplay, songoputation. This paper suggests that researchers can benefit from exploring computational thinking and computing practices beyond board games in western contexts. Practitioner notes

Computational Thinking · Context (archaeology) · Mathematics education · Computer Science · Educational Games and Gamification · ICT in Developing Communities · Psychology · Teaching and Learning Programming