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This research aims to explore the effects of unplugged coding and game-based learning on computational thinking and vocabulary learning in primary education.

May 25, 2026International Journal of Child-Computer InteractionOpen Access

Unplugged Coding and Game-Based Learning in Primary Education: A Collaborative Design Escape Room Approach to Foster Computational Thinking and Cross-Curricular Learning

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This research aims to explore the effects of unplugged coding and game-based learning on computational thinking and vocabulary learning in primary education.
Randomly assigned twelve students aged 8-10 to create a physical Escape Room or a digital Escape Room.
Both interventions focused on English vocabulary related to food, incorporating unplugged coding in one group.
Qualitative data were collected on engagement and motivation, alongside a teacher survey with responses from 10 educators.
No significant differences in computational thinking performance (both M = 20.67) were found between groups.
Vocabulary learning scores were similar: Group 1 (M = 23.17) and Group 2 (M = 23.67).
A strong positive correlation was observed in the unplugged group between computational thinking and vocabulary scores (rho = .814, p = .049).

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Randomized trial examines vocabulary learning and computational thinking in primary education using escape rooms, suggesting high engagement levels.

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Manganello et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e71a0e02ee3982d31c58 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcci.2026.100828

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Randomized trial examines vocabulary learning and computational thinking in primary education using escape rooms, suggesting high engagement levels.

Unplugged Coding and Game-Based Learning in Primary Education: A Collaborative Design Escape Room Approach to Foster Computational Thinking and Cross-Curricular Learning

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