The associations between computational thinking and creativity: the role of personal characteristics

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dc.contributor.authorIsrael-Fishelson, Rotem
dc.contributor.authorHershkovitz, Arnon
dc.contributor.authorEguíluz, Andoni
dc.contributor.authorGaraizar, Pablo
dc.contributor.authorGuenaga Gómez, Mariluz
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-03T10:43:41Z
dc.date.available2025-11-03T10:43:41Z
dc.date.issued2021-01-01
dc.date.updated2025-11-03T10:43:41Z
dc.description.abstractComputational Thinking (CT) and creativity are considered two vital skills for the 21st century that should be incorporated into future curricula around the world. We studied the relationship between these two constructs while focusing on learners’ personal characteristics. Two types of creativity were examined: creative thinking and computational creativity. The research was conducted among 174 middle school students from Spain. Data collected using a standardized creativity test (Torrance's TTCT) were triangulated with data drawn from students' log files that documented their activity in a game-based learning environment for CT (Kodetu). We found some interesting associations between CT and the two constructs of creativity. These associations shed light on positive associations between each of the two creativity constructs and CT acquisition, as well as between the two creativity constructs themselves. Additionally, we highlight differences between boys and girls, as girls were found to be more creative on both creativity measures. Other differences associated with school affiliation, prior coding knowledge, and technology affinity are also discussed.en
dc.identifier.citationIsrael-Fishelson, R., Hershkovitz, A., Eguíluz, A., Garaizar, P., & Guenaga, M. (2021). The associations between computational thinking and creativity: the role of personal characteristics. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 58(8), 1415-1447. https://doi.org/10.1177/0735633120940954
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/0735633120940954
dc.identifier.eissn1541-4140
dc.identifier.issn0735-6331
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14454/4223
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherSAGE Publications Inc.
dc.rights© The Author(s) 2020
dc.subject.otherComputational thinking
dc.subject.otherCreativity
dc.subject.otherGame-based learning
dc.subject.otherLearning analytics
dc.subject.otherLog analysis
dc.titleThe associations between computational thinking and creativity: the role of personal characteristicsen
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage1447
oaire.citation.issue8
oaire.citation.startPage1415
oaire.citation.titleJournal of Educational Computing Research
oaire.citation.volume58
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