Mònica González-Carrasco1, Gemma Crous, Dolors Navarro, Ferran Casas, Marta Peracaula, Mariona Niell, Meritxell Estebanell & Jordi Freixenet
Journal of Social Research & Policy, Volume: 9, Issue: 2 , pp. 59-73 Date: December 2018 ISSN: 2067-2640 (print), 2068-9861 (electronic) Abstract: This paper presents the results of evaluating a Creative Computing-related activity in a non-formal setting conducted by
19 gifted and talented children aged between 8 and 12. We focus on how educational technologies can help high-skilled
children manage their emotions and resolve conflicts, while at the same time promoting creativity, and problem-solving.
A questionnaire was administered before and after the activity to gather children’s and their parents’ opinions. Results
show that the activity was highly motivating, while also having some impact on enhancing socio-emotional learning
competences such as emotion identification. Parents also perceived positive changes, although their perspective differed
from that of their children with regard to the issues raised. The activity implemented here opens the door to new ways of
intervening with gifted and talented children, using educational technology to improve not only digital but also creative
thinking skills and socio-emotional learning competences. Keywords: Socio-Emotional Learning Competences; Creativity; Thinking Skills; Gifted and Talented Children;
Educational Technologies. |
1 Postal Address: Quality of Life Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Girona, Pl. St. Domènec, 9,
17071 Girona. E-mail Address: monica.gonzalez@udg.edu