Computational thinking is a concept that I am still trying to wrap my head around.
It sounds fairly simple - applying the principles of computer science to solve problems, design systems, and understand human behavior (paraphrased from Introducing Computational Thinking in Education Courses, by Yadav, A., et al, one of the iLearn ITEC 815 readings).
It sounds fairly simple - applying the principles of computer science to solve problems, design systems, and understand human behavior (paraphrased from Introducing Computational Thinking in Education Courses, by Yadav, A., et al, one of the iLearn ITEC 815 readings).
However applying this, and putting it into practice is the head scratcher!
I will need to learn more about computational thinking to truly understand it.
I will need to learn more about computational thinking to truly understand it.
Computational thinking does sound critically important to the K-12 program. Mastering these concepts early in life would help prepare children to succeed as adults. beyond the classroom, there are so many resources outside the classroom that are available to foster this kind of thinking. Scratch (http://scratch.mit.edu/) is only one of many.
Below is a simple math game programmed in Scratch. Try it out by clicking here
Below is a simple math game programmed in Scratch. Try it out by clicking here
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