Computational thinking is a problem-solving method that can be applied across disciplines. It involves steps like decomposing problems, recognizing patterns, and developing algorithms. The document advocates using project-based learning to teach computational thinking, where students explore real-world issues. This helps students see relationships between school subjects and life. An example is given about using computational thinking to analyze the global water crisis.

1. Learn how Computational Thinking
can be used to support problem-
solving across all disciplines
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2. Computational thinking is a way of solving
problems, designing systems, and
understanding human behavior.

3.  Project-Based Learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in
which students explore real-world problems and challenges. With
this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to
obtain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the subjects
they are studying.

4. Problem formation
Logic
Organizing
Analyzing
Using models and simulations
Using ordered steps (or algorithims)
Generalizing
Transferring

10.  “Students who learn CT across
the curriculum can begin to see a
relationship between subjects as
well as between school and life
outside of the classroom.”
 https://www.google.com/edu/resources/programs/exploring-computational-thinking/#!ct-overview

11. Example: Lack of Water Around the World
 Computational Thinking Concept-
 Break a problem into parts or steps
 STEM Application-
 Break down global drought crisis areas and determine how drought
conditions are impacting the communities
 Computer Science Application-
 Recognize and find patterns or trends
 STEM Application-
 Visualize data comparing water need conditions in parts of the world
 Computer Science Application-
 Develop instructions to solve a problem or steps for a task with data
 STEM Application-
 Determine target global water crisis areas based on data, make a plan to
help alleviate water crisis

12. http://csta.acm.org/Curriculu
m/sub/CurrFiles/CompThinki
ngFlyer.pdf
https://www.iste.org/explore/a
rticledetail?articleid=152

13. Susan S. Wells
 Outreach Coordinator for K-12 Education, Shodor, National
Resource for Computational Science Education
 President-Elect 2015-16 for ISTE Mobile Learning Network
 Founder, Camp TechTerra TM and TechTerra TrainingTM, bringing
together technology and nature in STEM-based discovery
 Consultant on educational technology for K-12
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