ICT Tools in Educational Informatics: A Critical Analysis to Develop Computational Thinking Competencies

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https://doi.org/10.71068/ms2a3b69

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Computational thinking, educational software, ICT tools, Software Engineering, Educational Informatics, gamification, active learning

Abstract

This review article explores and compares five key educational software tools: PowerPoint, Hot Potatoes, JClic, Scratch, and Exelearning, from the perspective of Software Engineering applied to higher education. Their functionalities, benefits, and limitations are analyzed with the aim of identifying practical solutions that strengthen computational thinking in university students majoring in Computer Science for Educational and Business Management. The study concludes that the appropriate selection of software directly influences the development of digital competencies, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, a discussion is included on the applicability of these tools in the Latin American context and their potential to reduce the digital divide.

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2025-06-25

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Consuegra , D. ., Mitre , M. ., & Sucre, A. (2025). ICT Tools in Educational Informatics: A Critical Analysis to Develop Computational Thinking Competencies. Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences, Discoveries, and Society, 2(3), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.71068/ms2a3b69

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