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ERIC Number: EJ1467745
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0952-3987
EISSN: EISSN-1469-5790
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Trends and Patterns in K-12 Computer Science Education: Data Analysis from Twitter
Cheng Wang1; Meina Zhu2
Educational Media International, v62 n1 p101-122 2025
K-12 computer science (CS) education has emerged as a vital component of modern education, nurturing computational thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. This study examines the K-12 CS education dynamics, emphasizing its impact and implications, particularly in the context of equity. Twitter data from 2017 to 2021 were collected, focusing on English-language tweets within the United States. This collection was completed before Elon Musk's acquisition of the company and its subsequent rebranding to X. Three keyword sets span CS education, computational thinking -- a core competency of CS learners and CS education organizations and conferences. The findings indicate: (1) a significant decrease in tweet volumes for each set of keywords after 2019, (2) the critical role of coding within a broader STEM education framework, and (3) the centrality of students in semantic networks formed by the tweets, highlighting the pertinence of a student-centered learning strategy in K-12 CS education. To ensure equitable access and opportunities, K-12 CS education in a broader STEM ecosystem should adopt student-centered learning, with teachers facilitating coding, programming, and technology education. These insights inform educators, policymakers, and researchers about K-12 CS education's significance in preparing students for the future, with a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Sociology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA; 2Learning Design and Technology Program, College of Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA