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Computational Thinking Platform for Energy Education: Facilitating the Achievement of SDG 7 in Guatemala

Abstract:

This study investigates the self-assessment of computational thinking skills and knowledge acquired by university students in Guatemala after participating in a training experience related to SDG 7, using a web learning platform. A pretest-posttest study was designed with the participation of 91 students from the Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC). Two types of analyzes were carried out. The first measured their abstraction, decomposition, pattern identification, and algorithm design skills. The second evaluated their understanding of energy concepts and their ability to propose sustainable solutions from the perspective of computational thinking. The results suggest that the integration of computational thinking and the use of online educational platforms have a positive impact on students’ self-esteem. In addition, an improvement was observed in their analytical skills to propose solutions to problems related to SDG 7. These findings support the effectiveness of integrating computational thinking as a strategy to solve complex problems.