Develop Board Games to Enhance Knowledge and Understanding of Learning Basic Programming for Children in Remote Areas: Empirical Study for Schools in Chiang Rai Province
Kemachart Kemavuthanon, Anunya Panya, Phitchayapha Jampathong · 2024
Programming has emerged as a crucial educational skill, as its acquisition correlates with the enhancement of students’ reading, writing, creative, computational, and problem-solving aptitudes. This significance is particularly pronounced in a global landscape transitioning into the 4.0 era, characterized by pervasive information technology integration into daily life. This research endeavors to explore the potential of utilizing board games for coding education, specifically targeting student demographics lacking access to modern technology and educational resources, such as ethnic groups or remote populations distanced from urban centers. The board game’s efficacy in augmenting programming comprehension was evaluated through testing and feedback solicited from students and teachers in schools across Chiang Rai Province. Moreover, insights from computer science educators were incorporated to refine gameplay and enrich knowledge components, ensuring adaptability and applicability for future educational contexts.