A systematic review on the effectiveness of programming camps on middle school students' programming knowledge and attitudes of computing
Abstract
Computer science (CS) outreach during K-12 grades plays a huge role in students' interest to pursue computing as a career. With the current 13 percent projected growth of computing occupations from 2020--2030, the demand for CS graduates has remained steady. Programming camps provide the ability to engage K-12 students in computing activities with the hopes of making a short-term program have a lasting impact on their student attitudes and understanding of the tech field. The main purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the current state of programming camps for middle school students and their effectiveness in supporting positive student attitudes and increase in programming knowledge. This review provides connections to current CS education research and makes recommendations on future reporting of programming camp-related studies.
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