[Yr7-10it] Computational thinking in K-12 education

[Roland Gesthuizen]

Paul Chandler and I have examined the topic of computational thinking at the
past VITTA and ACEC conferences. It would be interesting to hear some of
your ideas about this topic if you happen to bump into us at the next VITTA
conference. If you have a few moments then please consider answering this 5
question survey before this Friday. Link below.

Regards Roland

Disclaimer: Jason is a good friend and president of QSITE. He thinks that
teaching is the act of constantly changing student minds.

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> From: Jason Zagami <j.zagami at gmail.com>
> Subject: [qsitecommunity] Computational thinking in K-12 education
>
> The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)  and the
> Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) are working to articulate the
> concept of computational thinking in a way that can be understood, taught,
> and assessed by K-12 educators.  Your contribution will help them
> articulate key characteristics of computational thinking and identify
> resources and support materials that should be developed to support K-12
> classroom instruction.
>
> They have developed a brief description of computational thinking and a
> framework representing computational thinking that could b understood by
> educators and used to develop resources for implementation in the K-12
> environment.  If you could take a few moments to read the description and
> provide your thoughts via a 5 question survey at:
>
> https://www.surveymk.com/s/263CR6S
>
> They have heard from nearly 500 educators and computer scientists.  But
> they also want to hear from you, too.  *Please respond by August 5.*
> --
> Dr Jason Zagami    BSc GradDipEd MEd PhD  FACE ACCE Associate
> Lecturer, School of Education and Professional Studies, Gold Coast campus
> GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QLD 4222 AUSTRALIA
> Phone: 61 7 5552 8454   Fax: 61 7 5552 8599   j.zagami at gmail.com
> www.zagami.info @jzagami SL Zolt Wind
> Australian College of Educators Regional President (Gold Coast) (ACE)
> Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education President
> (QSITE)
> Australian Council for Computers in Education board (ACCE)
> HP Innovations in Education Australia Mentor (IIE)
>  Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE)
>
> "What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the
> man who instructs the rising generation?" - Cicero
>

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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
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