Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

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Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

About this course

In the 21st century, computational thinking is a skill critical for all the world's citizens. Computing and technology is impacting all our lives and everyone needs to know how to formulate problems and express their solutions such that a computer can carry it out. In this Specialization you will both learn several block-based languages, but using novel approaches designed to make learning programming easier. Covers most CSTA Algorithms & Programming Standards for Algorithms, Variables, Control, and Modularity: Levels 1-3A.

What you'll learn

  • understanding of computational thinking principles
  • familiarity with block-based programming languages
  • ability to create algorithms using control structures and modularity

Course objectives

  • teach computational thinking skills in educational settings
  • facilitate the learning of programming languages for teachers
  • align with CSTA standards for K-12 education

Skills you'll gain

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