Ensino de pensamento computacional para alunos dos anos finais do ensino fundamental utilizando computação desplugada e pseudocódigo

Abstract

This work addresses the teaching of computational thinking to students in the final years of elementary school using unplugged computing and pseudocode. Computational thinking is an essential skill for the digital world, involving the ability to solve problems in a logical and systematic way, using concepts and techniques from computer science (WING, 2006). However, teaching programming can be challenging for elementary school students, especially in public schools that often lack adequate technological resources (RIBEIRO et al., 2013). In this context, unplugged computing and pseudocode can be viable alternatives for teaching programming, allowing students to develop computational thinking skills without the need for electronic devices. The aim of this work is to present a proposal for teaching unplugged computing and pseudocode to elementary school students, assessing its effectiveness and impact on student development.