Integrating computational thinking into education: A study on CT-PACK framework and teacher development

This study proposes a new framework, called CT-PACK, based on TPACK, to facilitate the integration of computational thinking (CT) into teaching and learning processes. In this context, the study consists of three consecutive phases. Study I comprises a systematic review to analyze studies focusing on integrating CT into teaching–learning processes or teachers’ professional development using the TPACK and PCK frameworks. Study II included the development and validation of the proposed CT-PACK framework based on the findings of Study I and a questionnaire based on this framework. Study III involved an eight-week intervention with in-service teachers focusing on enhancing their knowledge in CT-related domains built with the CT-PACK framework in mind.