Course Introduction

The Introduction to Computer Science (CS) and Computational Thinking (CT) module differentiates between CS and CT and presents an overview of the foundational concepts underlying both fields: decomposition, pattern matching, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking.

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Decomposition

The Decomposition module defines the concept of decomposition and illustrates how a problem can be broken (decomposed) into smaller logical structures, making that original problem more easily understood and solved.

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Pattern Recognition

An important problem-solving technique is the ability to realize that a new situation is similar to a previous one. This module explores how this idea can be formalized as pattern recognition and can be exploited in problem-solving.

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Abstraction

A very important problem-solving technique is the ability to step back from a situation to see it from a broader perspective in which some details are purposely ignored in order to focus on aspects that are important. This module explores abstraction as a concept and as a mechanism for understanding and solving problems.

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Algorithms

This module on algorithmic thinking explains and illustrates the specification of procedures or recipes of action to follow in solving problems.

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Data and Privacy

There is no doubt that computing is changing the way we do everything, it also raises some serious ethical questions.

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Data Representation and Cryptography

01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111, or for those of us that aren’t computers, hello! in binary code.

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Accessibility and Computers

All technology carries strengths and weaknesses, but some group feel these more than others. Because computers are used so widely, we must pay attention to how people with disabilities are affected.

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Lesson Planning

Review strategies to construct your computational thinking lessons.

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CS Activities and Lesson Plans PK-3

Ideas for lesson planning, classroom activities, and resources.

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CS Activities and Lesson Planning Multi-age/AYA/Middle Childhood

This module outlines a broad range of areas in which computational skills can be applied.

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Instructions for uploading CS/CT Modules to your LMS

This folder contains the individual SCORM files and an instruction sheet for loading the modules to your LMS.

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This video will guide you through the process of uploading the individual SCORM files to your LMS (no audio).