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Iste: Computational Thinking for All
Advances in computing have expanded our capacity to solve problems at a scale never before imagined, using strategies that have not been available to us before. This professional article introduces educators to the idea of teaching...
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Quick Start Computing: Computational Thinking [Pdf]
This short article clearly illustrates the need for teaching computational thinking in the schools. It lays out the foundation of teaching these skills across grade levels.
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Csta: Computational Thinking: A Digital Age Skill for Everyone [Pdf]
The National Science Foundation asked a group of thought leaders to bring the concepts of computational thinking to the K-12 classroom.
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Computer Science for Fun: What Is Computational Thinking?
Find out about teaching computational in the classroom, and then link to some classroom resources and student activities to teach these skills.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Cs: Six Computational Thinking Practices
Underpinning the study of computer science are these six computational thinking practices. These practices are the kinds of activities computer scientists use.
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Exploring Computer Science: Computational Thinking [Pdf]
The head of the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University, Jeannette M. Wing, discusses the importance of addressing computational thinking with young learners.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Teaching an Elementary School Class
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach our curriculum in a classroom setting, we are creating case studies. Here's one case study of how Feltwell Elementary School in the United Kingdom is using our curriculum in their...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Encouraging Cross Disciplinary Projects
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach the Khan Academy curriculum in a classroom setting, check out this case study. Here's one case study of how teacher Ellen Reller uses our curriculum in her classroom in Lowell High...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Teaching an Elementary School Class
To give fellow teachers an idea of how they can teach the KA curriculum in a classroom setting, they created case studies. Here's one case study of how Feltwell Elementary School in the United Kingdom is using the KA curriculum in their...
BBC
Bbc News: Smart Chips Making Daily Life Easier
This article reports on "ubiquitous computing", which means sticking programmable microchip sensors onto everyday household objects to make them a little bit smarter. It gives specific examples of how smart chip technology is being used...
Brown University
Brown University: Game Kit
An environment for learning to program, this guide will help educators foster computational thinking for students in computer science classes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Going Beyond the Ka Curriculum
To give fellow teachers ideas for how they can teach Khan curriculum in a classroom setting, check out the case studies. Here's how software engineer-turned-teacher Jenny Oliver builds upon Khan's curriculum in her classroom.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Going Beyond the Ka Curriculum
To give fellow teachers ideas for how they can teach the KA curriculum in a classroom setting, they created case studies. Here's how software engineer-turned-teacher Jenny Oliver builds upon the curriculum in her classroom.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: "Mad Minute" Tests Could Make You a Math Whiz
How well do you know your addition and subtraction facts and multiplication tables? In this article you'll learn what brain studies show about the value of memorizing and using such fact sets.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Technology Advances
The transistor and the integrated circuit were two inventions that fueled the technology explosion. This lecture presents a brief discussion of these two inventions.
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Horstmann: Moving From Java to C++
Written for students who take their first programming course in Java and the second course in C++, this article explains how to transfer Java programming skills to a substantial subset of C++.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: John Von Neumann
John von Neumann was a brilliant mathematician. His work impacted several fields of study. This lecture series provides a brief description of his life and contribution to computer science.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Yann Dauphin, Researcher and Bass Player
Hi, I'm Yann Dauphin. I design and code artificial intelligence algorithms that can learn from examples. They are like programs that can program themselves. I spend most of my time discussing new ideas for algorithms, coding in Python,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ciphers vs. Codes
A discussion comparing and contrasting ciphers and codes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Functions in Asymptotic Notation
A discussion of asymptotic notation in relation to the rate of growth of an algorithm's running time.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Learning Coding on Khan Academy
Learning coding in Khan Academy provides video/walk throughs, challenges, and a work project to apply skills learned.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pick a Drawing Project!
Following the completion of the Hour of Code tutorial, three drawing projects are offered for continued practice of skills learned.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Different Code Editors
A discussion of using and selecting different code editors: online editors, desktop editors, and command-line editors.
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Supporting Steady Hands
Have you heard of a disease called Parkinson's? When people have this disease they often show signs or symptoms, like shaking uncontrollably. This shaking can make doing simple things harder. Emma Lawton is a person with Parkinson's, and...