Share Paper: Framework for Computational Thinking (CT) from a Disciplinary Perspective

  1. Joyce Malyn-Smith, EDC, United States
Wednesday, March 28 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Edison Ballroom D

Abstract: There is much debate both in the US and abroad about whether computational thinking should be taught as a separate activity (eg programming) or through activities that integrate CT and disciplinary learning (eg embedding CT within a science or mathematics activity) The facilitator will share a set of “elements” developed by a national team of more than 30 CT thought leaders funded by the NSF to develop a framework for CT from a Disciplinary Perspective These elements, based on activities conducted by computational scientists, focus on what CT allows us to do better when engaged in disciplinary learning and provide ...