Edelberto Franco Silva
Papers
2
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22
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2
About
Edelberto Franco Silva is a researcher whose work centers on computational thinking and technology education, with a particular focus on early childhood and foundational learning stages. His scholarship addresses a critical gap in modern education: while technology permeates everyday life across all age groups, most individuals remain passive end-users rather than active creators or problem-solvers. Silva's research advocates for earlier and more meaningful engagement with computational concepts, positioning young learners as potential innovators rather than mere consumers of technology. His most recognized contribution, "A Literature Review of Computational Thinking in Early Ages" (2022), has accumulated 17 citations and serves as a comprehensive synthesis of existing research in the field, providing educators and policymakers with a structured understanding of how computational thinking can be cultivated from a young age. His earlier systematic review on the same topic (2021) further demonstrates his sustained commitment to rigorous, evidence-based analysis in this domain. Through his methodical review-based approach, Silva has helped establish a clearer scholarly foundation for integrating computational thinking into early education curricula, making his work particularly valuable for educators, curriculum designers, and researchers seeking to shape the next generation of digitally empowered learners.
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- 1A literature review of computational thinking in early ages17 citations · 2022
- 2A Systematic Review of Computational Thinking in Early Ages5 citations · 2021