PROGSTER - um jogo digital infantil para o ensino de pensamento computacional

Abstract

This work presents the development of a digital game called Progster, which aims to teach computational thinking for children from 7 to 9 years old, by making use of basic computer science concepts to improve the development of logical reasoning. Progster may contribute to teaching the disciplines of traditional curriculums and to supporting the training of future professionals, turning them into technology creators. We made a survey of the problems of interface, interaction and teaching of games similar to Progster and based on that we created its game design. Before and after the development, we carried out user evaluations to validate the work. As a result, Progster proved to be a promising way to support the teaching of the basics of computational thinking