Monday, April 11
3:00-3:20 PM
PDT
Shorebreak

Computational Thinking in Cooperative Games

Brief Paper (F2F) ID: 59726
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    Lorraine Jacques
    University of Tampa
  2. Parsa Jahanlou
    Louisiana Tech University

Abstract: Computational thinking (CT) can occur naturally within gameplay, especially within cooperative games. The mechanics of the game, however, influence what opportunities players have for using these skills. This study sought to identify how and when players used CT skills while playing cooperative table-top games to see if certain mechanics of the game seemed to support or hinder their use. Findings suggest that simple mechanics can encourage the use of CT skills because the simplicity provides players with more options per turn, which requires them to use CT skills in order to decide what to do.

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