Support of Teacher's Work in the Field of Development of Computational Thinking Through E-Learning Resources

Abstract

The paper describes some selected approaches related to the support of teacher's work, which focuses on the development of computational thinking and the use of modern e-learning on-line resources. The article also deals with the design related to the research, which will be implemented in connection with these activities and will thus commit to the current professional discussion on the possibilities of development of computational thinking in connection with the Digital Education Strategy until 2020 and the upcoming reform of ICT curriculum in the Czech Republic. Web and mobile applications appear to be suitable e-learning resources for algorithm and programming studies that can contribute positively to the development of computational thinking. So far, however, no relevant research has described whether teachers or future teachers are familiar with these resources, whether they can use them, and whether they also meet their needs. We want to respond to all these facts in our research.