Computational thinking cut out cards
A set of printable cards that give a definition of six aspects of computational thinking.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Document |
| Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking |
| Keywords | DTIF, DTiF, dtif, ACARA |
| Organisation | Australian Government Department of Education and Training |
| Copyright | Australian Government Department of Education and Training, CC BY 4.0 |
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