Background：

Computational thinking (CT) refers to a set of problem-solving skills, such as solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior, by drawing on concepts fundamental in computer science (Wing, 2006). It can be applied to solve everyday problems and has been advocated as a fundamental twenty-first century skill students need to develop. Therefore, researchers, educators, and policy makers have concentrated on CT in recent few years. In addition, programming is considered to be a key tool for acquiring CT experience and developing CT skills. Several programming environments have been used for developing CT, such as text-based programming, visual-based programming, robotics programming, and unplugged learning activities. Different programming environments affect the development of CT differently. They may need different instructional designs (collaborative learning, game-based learning, and project-based learning) for different individual characteristics (e.g., gender and educational level).

For bringing forth wider collaboration and sharing, this workshop “Computational Thinking and Programming Education” aims at providing a forum where international participants can share knowledge, experiences and concerns on computational thinking and programming education and explore directions for future research collaborations.

Basic Themes and Topics (but not restricted to):

• Theories behind Computational Thinking and Programming education
• CT and programming pedagogy and learning design
• Constructions of CT and programming education infrastructure
• Government and school policies for CT and programming education implementation
• Socio-cultural perspectives and implications of computing education
• Teachers’ professional development for computing education
• Custom built tools and apps for Computational Thinking and Programming education
• Case study on CT and programming education
• Creative ways of using text-based programming, visual-based programming, robotics programming, and unplugged learning activities
• Evaluation or Instructional Development of Computer and Information Literacy

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Important Dates：

• Submission Due: Aug 1, 2023　Aug 18, 2023　EXTENDED!
• Notification of Acceptance: Aug 15, 2023　Sep 1, 2023
• Camera-ready Paper: Sep 1, 2023　Sep 15, 2023
• Author Registration Deadline: Sep 15, 2023

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Paper Submission：

• Paper length: Full paper (8-10 pages), Short paper (5-6 pages)
• Paper Format Template available here.
• Please submit your paper via email to Liang-Yi Li, Mail：lihenry12345@ntnu.edu.tw

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Organizers：

Ting-Chia Hsu, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Haoran Xie, Lingnan University, Hong Kong

Jingyun Wang, Durham University, UK

Liang-Yi Li, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

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Program Committee：

Albert C.M. Yang, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

Chang-Yen Liao, National Central University, Taiwan

Chia-Jung Chang, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

Ching-Yeh Wang, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Taiwan

De-Lian Jhou, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

Hui-Chun Hung, National Central University, Taiwan

I-Fan Liu, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taiwan

Ivica Boticki, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Kai-Yu Tang, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

Peter Seow, National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Te-Lien Chou, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

Tzu-Chi Yang, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Tzu-Chiang Lin, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Tzung-Jin Lin, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Yen-Lin Chiu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

YungYu Zhuang, National Central University, Taiwan

Zhi-Hong Chen, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan