A study unit for teaching algorithms and programming logic in High School using app inventor

Abstract

This paper presents the development and evaluation of a Study Unit (SU) aimed at teaching algorithms and programming logic in high school, using App Inventor as a mediating tool. The proposal was grounded in an instructional design approach, aiming to support teaching practices through a structured organization of content, activities, and educational resources. The quality of the Study Unit was evaluated based on the perceptions of computing teachers, using a structured questionnaire that analyzed aspects related to the organization of the proposal, its contribution to learning, and its potential to promote student engagement. The results indicate a positive perception among participants, highlighting the potential of the Study Unit to support the understanding of key concepts and to make classes more dynamic and motivating, suggesting that structured approaches, combined with educational technologies, can help address the challenges associated with the complexity of teaching and learning algorithms and programming logic in basic education.