Unraveling Computational Thinking

Unraveling Computational Thinking

Learning Objective

Understand the concept of computational thinking and its importance in problem-solving.

What do you already know about computational thinking?

What is Computational Thinking?

Computational thinking is a problem-solving method that involves breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.

Key Components

The key components of computational thinking include decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design.

Decomposition

Decomposition involves breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

Pattern Recognition

Pattern recognition involves identifying similarities or commonalities within the smaller parts of a problem.

Abstraction

Abstraction involves focusing on the important information while ignoring irrelevant details.

ex:A real-world example to illustrate the difference between Abstraction and other computing concepts is the operation of a mobile phone. You can make a call, send a message, or browse the internet without needing to know the complex workings behind these operations. This is an example of Abstraction.

Algorithm Design

Algorithm design involves developing a step-by-step solution to address the smaller parts of a problem.

Importance of Computational Thinking

Computational thinking is essential for developing problem-solving skills and understanding complex systems.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.