A language that a computer can use to complete a task or a set of instructions
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What is the definition of Computational Thinking?
A problem solving process; typically broken down into decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design.
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What is the definition of Unplugged?
A coding lesson that does not require a computer.
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What 2 experiences are effective for early childood/ elementary education while learning CT?
Unplugged activities, and codable robots.
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How are codable robots useful?
Codable robots can extend the coding and CT experience of young students. Robots provide lots of opportunities to integrate mathematical and engineering concept
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What are the skill components for computational thinking?
Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction, Algorithm Design and Evaluation.
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What are the attitude components for computational thinking?
Confident, Communicative and Flexible
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What are the approach components for computational thinking?
Tinkering Creating Debugging Persevering and Collaborating
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Why is integrating computational thinking into education so important?
Can help students to make important cross- curricular connections, improve their academic performance.
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What are alternative ways to modeling a problem?
Drawing out solutions on paper. Discussing alternative solutions as teams. Relating challenges to more familiar circumstances.
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What are probing questions?
These questions should encourage students to reflect on their learning, they require lots of details.
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What are examples of probing questions?
"What if you were to..." "How would you..." "Have you considered..."
