Computational Thinking in the Humanities: An Assessment of App Inventor in Basic Coding Courses Budi Kurniawan
Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industries, Petra Christian University, Indonesia
Abstract
The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of using App Inventor in a Basic Coding course designed for students in the Chinese and English Departments. Aimed at equipping these students with fundamental computational thinking and logic skills, the course culminates in the creation of mobile apps as final projects. Employing an observational methodology, the study meticulously evaluates the complexity, functionality, and innovation manifest in these student-generated apps. Preliminary observations suggest a substantial enhancement in students^ abilities to think computationally and logically, evidenced by the quality and utility of the apps developed. Students also expressed increased confidence in approaching problem-solving tasks requiring logical reasoning. The findings of this research underscore the potential for the broader inclusion of App Inventor as an educational tool in linguistics and humanities curricula, thereby contributing to the emerging discourse in digital humanities.
