Computational thinking and its importance in education

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Computational Thinking is a way of thinking about problems, similar to mathematical thinking or scientific thinking. But it's slightly different than those methods of thought. The problems being solved with computational thinking can leverage the power of technology, like software. This module is designed for all educators from all subject areas who would like to know more about computational thinking and how it can be applied within cross-curricular educational settings.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe computational thinking is and what it isn't.

  • Identify the components of computational thinking.

  • Explain how computational thinking is applied in various educational settings.

Prerequisites

None