Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators
Sequences and Loops
Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education,
How do we give instructions to a computer? Isn't programming hard? Not really! Whether it's giving someone directions to a nearby store or writing out some dance moves we frequently exhibit aspects of computational thinking in our everyday lives! This class teaches the first key concepts of programming -- sequences of instructions and basic counted repetition of instructions. For each concept, we'll start by helping you connect real-world experiences you are already familiar with to the programming concept you are about to learn. Next, through a cognitively scaffolded process we'll engage you in developing your fluency with problem solving with sequences and repeated instructions in a way that keeps frustration at a minimum. Along the way you will learn about the common challenges or "bugs" students have with these concepts as well as ways to help them find and fix those concepts. You'll also be guided in running classroom discussions to help students develop deeper understanding of these concepts. Finally, you'll learn about a recommended pedagogical practice, Pair Programming, and find out why research recommends teaching block-based programming first.
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 2 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 5 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week |
| Starts | Jun 21 (45 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $39 |
| From | University of California San Diego via Coursera |
| Instructor | Beth Simon |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Social Sciences Education |
| Tags | Computer Science Social Sciences Software Development Education |
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immediate use in k-12
In short, this course gives teachers a solid footing on the concepts covered and plenty of activities and tips for immediate use in K-12 classrooms.
programming rather than becoming
It was not easy by any means, but it did pitch the difficulty appropriately for teachers who want to teach computational thinking and programming rather than becoming a professional programmer.
focuses on helpful teacher
The end of the course focuses on helpful teacher tips and debugging advice.
professor simon does
Professor Simon does a wonderful job of providing the necessary background and the opportunity to work with the concepts presented.
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 2 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 5 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week |
| Starts | Jun 21 (45 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $39 |
| From | University of California San Diego via Coursera |
| Instructor | Beth Simon |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Social Sciences Education |
| Tags | Computer Science Social Sciences Software Development Education |
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