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August 20

Computational Thinking

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Welcome!

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What is Computational Thinking?

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Computational Thinking (CT) is a thought process involved

in problem solving.

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Programming tells a computer what to do a nd how to do it.

CT enables you to work out exactly what to tell the computer to do.

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Computational Thinking in Action

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Why is Computational Thinking Important?

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“Being able to turn a complex problem

into one we can easily understand is

a skill that is extremely useful.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zp92mp3/revision/2

https://www.carnegielearning.com/blog/how -to-teach -computational - thinking -skills/

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Practices for Teaching CT● Modeling● Integrating● Releasing Responsibility Gradually● Encouraging● Questioning● Fostering alternative problem -solving● Using CT vocabulary across the curriculum

https://k12techintegration.pressbooks.com/chapter/integrating -computational -thinking/

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Computational Thinkingin the Classroom and Beyond

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ExploreIntegrating CT in Class● Code.org Computational Thinking Lesson 3● Teaching London Classroom Activities● Integrating Computational Thinking by Enoch Hunsaker● Google Courses Exploring Computational Thinking

Enrichment Activities with CT● Clue Master● On the Brink● Turning Tumble

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