Computational Thinking
decomposition - breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller, more manageable parts
pattern recognition – looking for similarities among and within problems
abstraction – focusing on the important information only, ignoring irrelevant detail
algorithms - developing a step-by-step solution to the problem, or the rules to follow to solve the problem
pattern recognition – looking for similarities among and within problems
abstraction – focusing on the important information only, ignoring irrelevant detail
algorithms - developing a step-by-step solution to the problem, or the rules to follow to solve the problem
(From Wikipedia) - Currently Computational Thinking is broadly defined as a set of cognitive skills and problem solving processes that include (but are not limited to) the following characteristics:
- Using abstractions and pattern recognition to represent the problem in new and different ways
- Logically organizing and analyzing data
- Breaking the problem down into smaller parts
- Approaching the problem using programmatic thinking techniques such as iteration, symbolic representation, and logical operations
- Reformulating the problem into a series of ordered steps (algorithmic thinking)
- Identifying, analyzing, and implementing possible solutions with the goal of achieving the most efficient and effective combination of steps and resources
- Generalizing this problem-solving process to a wide variety of problems
Links Listed With Wikipedia
Resources
From Michael Gorman:
50 Resources for Computational Thinking
What is Computational Thinking: 10 Reasons Why
From Others:
Computer Unplugged
High School Code.org
16 Coding Competitions
15 Ways to Teach Coding
Ignite My Future
Makerspace Coding
How a Makerspace can Teach Coding
Teaching Coding
Activities From Workshop
Cookie Mining Activity From Workshop
From Michael Gorman:
50 Resources for Computational Thinking
What is Computational Thinking: 10 Reasons Why
From Others:
Computer Unplugged
High School Code.org
16 Coding Competitions
15 Ways to Teach Coding
Ignite My Future
Makerspace Coding
How a Makerspace can Teach Coding
Teaching Coding
Activities From Workshop
Cookie Mining Activity From Workshop