Computational Thinking for a Computational World
This paper argues that computational thinking is both central to computer science and widely applicable throughout education and the workforce. It is a skillset for solving complex problems, a way to learn topics in any discipline, and a necessity for fully participating in a computational world. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrating computational thinking across K-12 curriculum.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Article or research |
| Format | Document |
| Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking |
| Keywords | computer science, digital citizen, computational thinking, internet of things |
| Organisation | Digital Promise |
| Copyright | Digital Promise. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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