Report Of A Workshop On The Pedagogical Aspects Of Computational Thinking

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309214742

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Report of a Workshop on the Pedagogical Aspects of Computational Thinking by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking Pdf

In 2008, the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation asked the National Research Council (NRC) to conduct two workshops to explore the nature of computational thinking and its cognitive and educational implications. The first workshop focused on the scope and nature of computational thinking and on articulating what "computational thinking for everyone" might mean. A report of that workshop was released in January 2010. Drawing in part on the proceedings of that workshop, Report of a Workshop of Pedagogical Aspects of Computational Thinking, summarizes the second workshop, which was held February 4-5, 2010, in Washington, D.C., and focuses on pedagogical considerations for computational thinking. This workshop was structured to gather pedagogical inputs and insights from educators who have addressed computational thinking in their work with K-12 teachers and students. It illuminates different approaches to computational thinking and explores lessons learned and best practices. Individuals with a broad range of perspectives contributed to this report. Since the workshop was not intended to result in a consensus regarding the scope and nature of computational thinking, Report of a Workshop of Pedagogical Aspects of Computational Thinking does not contain findings or recommendations.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309153720

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Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking Pdf

Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking presents a number of perspectives on the definition and applicability of computational thinking. For example, one idea expressed during the workshop is that computational thinking is a fundamental analytical skill that everyone can use to help solve problems, design systems, and understand human behavior, making it useful in a number of fields. Supporters of this viewpoint believe that computational thinking is comparable to the linguistic, mathematical and logical reasoning taught to all children. Various efforts have been made to introduce K-12 students to the most basic and essential computational concepts and college curricula have tried to provide a basis for life-long learning of increasingly new and advanced computational concepts and technologies. At both ends of this spectrum, however, most efforts have not focused on fundamental concepts. The book discusses what some of those fundamental concepts might be. Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking explores the idea that as the use of computational devices is becoming increasingly widespread, computational thinking skills should be promulgated more broadly. The book is an excellent resource for professionals in a wide range of fields including educators and scientists.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309149570

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Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking Pdf

Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking presents a number of perspectives on the definition and applicability of computational thinking. For example, one idea expressed during the workshop is that computational thinking is a fundamental analytical skill that everyone can use to help solve problems, design systems, and understand human behavior, making it useful in a number of fields. Supporters of this viewpoint believe that computational thinking is comparable to the linguistic, mathematical and logical reasoning taught to all children. Various efforts have been made to introduce K-12 students to the most basic and essential computational concepts and college curricula have tried to provide a basis for life-long learning of increasingly new and advanced computational concepts and technologies. At both ends of this spectrum, however, most efforts have not focused on fundamental concepts. The book discusses what some of those fundamental concepts might be. Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking explores the idea that as the use of computational devices is becoming increasingly widespread, computational thinking skills should be promulgated more broadly. The book is an excellent resource for professionals in a wide range of fields including educators and scientists.

Author : Helen Caldwell,Neil Smith
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473988224

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Teaching Computing Unplugged in Primary Schools by Helen Caldwell,Neil Smith Pdf

Teaching primary computing without computers? The Computing curriculum is a challenge for primary school teachers. The realities of primary school resources mean limited access to computer hardware. But computing is about more than computers. Important aspects of the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science can be taught without any hardware. Children can learn to analyse problems and computational terms and apply computational thinking to solve problems without turning on a computer. This book shows you how you can teach computing through ‘unplugged’ activities. It provides lesson examples and everyday activities to help teachers and pupils explore computing concepts in a concrete way, accelerating their understanding and grasp of key ideas such as abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation. The unplugged approach is physical and collaborative, using kinaesthetic learning to help make computing concepts more meaningful and memorable. This book will help you to elevate your teaching, and your children′s learning of computing beyond the available hardware. It focuses on the building blocks of understanding required for computation thinking.

Author : Bers, Marina
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799873105

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Teaching Computational Thinking and Coding to Young Children by Bers, Marina Pdf

Computational thinking is a lifelong skill important for succeeding in careers and life. Students especially need to acquire this skill while in school as it can assist with solving a number of complex problems that arise later in life. Therefore, the importance of teaching computational thinking and coding in early education is paramount for fostering problem-solving and creativity. Teaching Computational Thinking and Coding to Young Children discusses the importance of teaching computational thinking and coding in early education. The book focuses on interdisciplinary connections between computational thinking and other areas of study, assessment methods for computational thinking, and different contexts in which computational thinking plays out. Covering topics such as programming, computational thinking assessment, computational expression, and coding, this book is essential for elementary and middle school teachers, early childhood educators, administrators, instructional designers, curricula developers, educational software developers, researchers, educators, academicians, and students in computer science, education, computational thinking, and early childhood education.

Author : Siu-Cheung Kong,Harold Abelson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811365287

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Computational Thinking Education by Siu-Cheung Kong,Harold Abelson Pdf

This This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This book offers a comprehensive guide, covering every important aspect of computational thinking education. It provides an in-depth discussion of computational thinking, including the notion of perceiving computational thinking practices as ways of mapping models from the abstraction of data and process structures to natural phenomena. Further, it explores how computational thinking education is implemented in different regions, and how computational thinking is being integrated into subject learning in K-12 education. In closing, it discusses computational thinking from the perspective of STEM education, the use of video games to teach computational thinking, and how computational thinking is helping to transform the quality of the workforce in the textile and apparel industry.

Author : Ozcinar, Huseyin,Wong, Gary,Ozturk, H. Tugba
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522532019

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Teaching Computational Thinking in Primary Education by Ozcinar, Huseyin,Wong, Gary,Ozturk, H. Tugba Pdf

Computational technologies have been impacting human life for years. Teaching methods must adapt accordingly to provide the next generation with the necessary knowledge to further advance these human-assistive technologies. Teaching Computational Thinking in Primary Education is a crucial resource that examines the impact that instructing with a computational focus can have on future learners. Highlighting relevant topics that include multifaceted skillsets, coding, programming methods, and digital games, this scholarly publication is ideal for educators, academicians, students, and researchers who are interested in discovering how the future of education is being shaped.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004687912

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Programming and Computational Thinking in Technology Education by Anonim Pdf

In the last decade, programming and computational thinking (CT) have been introduced on a large scale in school curricula and standards all over the world. In countries such as the UK, a new school subject—computing—was created, whereas in countries such as Sweden, programming was included in existing subjects, notably mathematics and technology education. The introduction of programming and CT in technology education implies a particular relationship between programming and technology. Programming is usually performed with technological artefacts—various types of computers—and it can also be seen as a specific branch of engineering. This book analyses the background to and current implementation of programming and computational thinking in a Swedish school technology context, in relation to international developments. The various chapters deal with pertinent issues in technology education and its relation to computers and computing, for example, computational thinking and literacy, teachers’ programming competence, and computational thinking, programming, and learning in technology education. The book includes examples from educational research that could also be used as inspiration for school teaching, teacher education and curriculum development.

Author : Harouna Ba,Katherine McMillan Culp,Margaret Honey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351333153

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Design Make Play for Equity, Inclusion, and Agency by Harouna Ba,Katherine McMillan Culp,Margaret Honey Pdf

Focuses on the hot-button issue of STEM education and how to effectively—and equitably—stimulate student interest in STEM fields Supported by the lead author’s extensive speaking schedule and media contacts Features leading-edge research and practical advice and provides appealing and accessible forms of engagement that will support a diverse range of audiences and deepen their approach to creative STEM learning Contributions from program developers, facilitators, educators, exhibit designers, and researchers

Author : Jacqueline Leonard,Jakita O. Thomas,Roni Ellington,Monica B. Mitchell,Olatokunbo S. Fashola
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000408898

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Fostering Computational Thinking Among Underrepresented Students in STEM by Jacqueline Leonard,Jakita O. Thomas,Roni Ellington,Monica B. Mitchell,Olatokunbo S. Fashola Pdf

This book broadly educates preservice teachers and scholars about current research on computational thinking (CT). More specifically, attention is given to computational algorithmic thinking (CAT), particularly among underrepresented K–12 student groups in STEM education. Computational algorithmic thinking (CAT)—a precursor to CT—is explored in this text as the ability to design, implement, and evaluate the application of algorithms to solve a variety of problems. Drawing on observations from research studies that focused on innovative STEM programs, including underrepresented students in rural, suburban, and urban contexts, the authors reflect on project-based learning experiences, pedagogy, and evaluation that are conducive to developing advanced computational thinking, specifically among diverse student populations. This practical text includes vignettes and visual examples to illustrate how coding, computer modeling, robotics, and drones may be used to promote CT and CAT among students in diverse classrooms.

Author : Pixel
Publisher : libreriauniversitaria.it Edizioni
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788862928687

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Conference Proceedings. The Future of Education by Pixel Pdf

Author : H. Chad Lane,Susan Zvacek,James Uhomoibhi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030584597

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Computer Supported Education by H. Chad Lane,Susan Zvacek,James Uhomoibhi Pdf

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2019, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, in May 2019. The 30 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 202 submissions. The papers cover wide research fields including authoring tools and content development, AV-communication and multimedia, classroom management, e-Learning hardware and software, blended learning, critical success factors in distance learning.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 969 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668424124

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Research Anthology on Computational Thinking, Programming, and Robotics in the Classroom by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

The education system is constantly growing and developing as more ways to teach and learn are implemented into the classroom. Recently, there has been a growing interest in teaching computational thinking with schools all over the world introducing it to the curriculum due to its ability to allow students to become proficient at problem solving using logic, an essential life skill. In order to provide the best education possible, it is imperative that computational thinking strategies, along with programming skills and the use of robotics in the classroom, be implemented in order for students to achieve maximum thought processing skills and computer competencies. The Research Anthology on Computational Thinking, Programming, and Robotics in the Classroom is an all-encompassing reference book that discusses how computational thinking, programming, and robotics can be used in education as well as the benefits and difficulties of implementing these elements into the classroom. The book includes strategies for preparing educators to teach computational thinking in the classroom as well as design techniques for incorporating these practices into various levels of school curriculum and within a variety of subjects. Covering topics ranging from decomposition to robot learning, this book is ideal for educators, computer scientists, administrators, academicians, students, and anyone interested in learning more about how computational thinking, programming, and robotics can change the current education system.

Author : Myint Swe Khine
Publisher : Springer
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9783319935669

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Computational Thinking in the STEM Disciplines by Myint Swe Khine Pdf

This book covers studies of computational thinking related to linking, infusing, and embedding computational thinking elements to school curricula, teacher education and STEM related subjects. Presenting the distinguished and exemplary works by educators and researchers in the field highlighting the contemporary trends and issues, creative and unique approaches, innovative methods, frameworks, pedagogies and theoretical and practical aspects in computational thinking. A decade ago the notion of computational thinking was introduced by Jeannette Wing and envisioned that computational thinking will be a fundamental skill that complements to reading, writing and arithmetic for everyone and represents a universally applicable attitude. The computational thinking is considered a thought processes involved in a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behaviour. Assimilating computational thinking at young age will assist them to enhance problem solving skills, improve logical reasoning, and advance analytical ability - key attributes to succeed in the 21st century. Educators around the world are investing their relentless effort in equipping the young generation with real-world skills ready for the demand and challenges of the future. It is commonly believed that computational thinking will play a pivotal and dominant role in this endeavour. Wide-ranging research on and application of computational thinking in education have been emerged in the last ten years. This book will document attempts to conduct systematic, prodigious and multidisciplinary research in computational thinking and present their findings and accomplishments.

Author : Kidd, Terry,Morris, Jr., Lonnie R.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522524007

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Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Educational Technology by Kidd, Terry,Morris, Jr., Lonnie R. Pdf

Incorporating new methods and approaches in learning environments is imperative to the development of education systems. By enhancing learning processes, education becomes more attainable at all levels. The Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Educational Technology is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly research on new models, trends, and data for solving instructional and learning challenges in education. Featuring extensive coverage on a wide range of topics such as distance education, online learning, and blended learning, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students seeking current research on the latest improvements in instructional systems.