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Computational Thinking

Updated: Sep 18, 2020

Bolded statements followed by * demonstrate weaknesses or lack of proficiency

 

Concepts

I am familiar with the key concepts of computational thinking: abstraction, decomposition, algorithms, and programming.* 

I don't have formal college experience learning about these concepts. I have the basic math skills necessary to break down problems and find solutions.


I can effectively guide learners to explore these key concepts.*

I am not so sure about this one. I often help my students work through math assignments but I don't necessarily use the vocabulary used in the key concepts.


I am proficient with tools (such as Scratch, TurtleBlocks, Python) that can support students to learn to code.*

I have never worked with any of these tools.


Teaching

I can effectively teach K-12 students to productively use computational thinking skills in meaningful ways.*

Based on my previous answers, I think that I need a lot of self-teaching before I can effectively teach my students about computational thinking.


I am able to effectively integrate computational thinking skills into other content areas (e.g., math, science, ELA).*

I am not confident in this area but I think it would be beneficial to brush up because these skills will be useful in my science classroom.

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Ezra Friedlander
Ezra Friedlander
19 sept. 2020

Computational Thinking

  • Concepts, Guiding learners in these concepts, Tools, Teaching, Integrating these concepts to other disciplines → (-)

o Just as with the Connected Learning section, both of us have no baseline experience/foundational knowledge for this category. On the one hand, I agree with you that math would most likely be helpful for computational thinking. On the other hand, because it is not a category on the nitty gritty of computer science, I kept the rating at (-).

o Once again, I unfortunately do not have any helpful advice other than I think this would be a good skill to improve upon because it could make working with educational technology easier writ large.

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