Computational Thinking Concepts Guide
In this guide you will find eleven terms and definitions for Computational Thinking (CT) concepts. These concepts can be incorporated into existing lesson plans, projects, and demonstrations in order to infuse CT into any disciplinary subject.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Professional learning |
| Format | Document |
| Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking |
| Keywords | Abstraction, Algorithm, Algorithm Design, Automation, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Representation, Decomposition, Parallelization, Pattern Generalization, Pattern, Pattern Recognition, Simulation, Google, Computational Thinking, CT, Guide |
| Organisation | Google for Education. |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License |
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