You’re a Computational Thinker
Participants will learn how they are computational thinkers, how these practices fit into other activities, and how to develop computational thinking practices with youth.
Objectives
Participants will learn how they are computational thinkers, how these practices fit into other activities, and how to develop computational thinking practices with youth.
Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction – 5 minutes
- Introduce the Skill with “Figuring It Out” – 20 minutes
- Learn to Play “Game with No Instructions” – 30 minutes
- Discuss Engaging Youth in Computational Thinking – 20 minutes
- You’re a Computational Thinker video-based learning module
- Exploring How Computational Thinking Can Be Used in Other Areas – 30 minutes
- Personal Reflection – 10 minutes
- Conclusions – 5 minutes
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Staff Development Guides are available as downloadable PDF files. Guides include everything needed to conduct the professional development session, including handouts and links to the video-based learning module and hands-on learning activities. Click the link below to download this guide.
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