Taskers - Browser-based Online Multiplayer Board Game for Improving Computational Thinking Skills
Name
Siim Mardus
Abstract
Computational thinking (CT) has become a very influential topic over the last years, as it redefines the thought process that lies behind problem-solving and programming. Another topic that has gotten more traction over the past decade is the effectiveness of both games and mobile devices in studies. Taking inspiration from existing board and video games designed to improve CT skills, this thesis has three aims. Firstly, explaining the topic of CT in general and providing examples and background about some existing projects aimed to improve this skill. Secondly, to create a fully functional digital version of an existing CT improving board game, which would be playable online with other people on a mobile device. Thirdly, describe and analyze how this new game improves CT of the players and how the accessibility, provided by it being an online mobile game, helps compared to the board game version.
Graduation Thesis language
English
Graduation Thesis type
Bachelor - Computer Science
Supervisor(s)
Tauno Palts
Defence year
2022