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Computational Thinking

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Computational Thinking

What is computational thinking?

What is computational thinking?

Computational thinking is a way of solving a task by breaking it into smaller parts.

Simple steps

Simple steps

Computational thinking gives you clear steps to solve a problem.
These steps can be followed in order.

No computer required!

No computer required!

You do not need a computer to do computational thinking!

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Using Computers

1.1

Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers 1.1.2More Uses of Computers 1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology 1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology

1.2

Data

1.2.1Storing Data 1.2.2Databases 1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data 1.2.4Interrogating Data

1.3

Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism 1.3.2Copyrighted Content

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Networks & the World Wide Web

2.1

Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks 2.1.2The Internet 2.1.3The World Wide Web

2.2

Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web 2.2.2Searching Tips 2.2.3Reliable Information

2.3

Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint 2.3.2Being Safe 2.3.3Online Safety 2.3.4Viruses 2.3.5Malware 2.3.6People Online 2.3.7Your Feelings 2.3.8Getting Help

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Computational Thinking

3.1

Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking 3.1.2Decomposing Tasks 3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging

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Computer Languages

4.1

Coding

4.1.1Code 4.1.2Programs 4.1.3Writing Programs 4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design 4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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1

Using Computers

1.1

Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers 1.1.2More Uses of Computers 1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology 1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology

1.2

Data

1.2.1Storing Data 1.2.2Databases 1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data 1.2.4Interrogating Data

1.3

Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism 1.3.2Copyrighted Content

2

Networks & the World Wide Web

2.1

Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks 2.1.2The Internet 2.1.3The World Wide Web

2.2

Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web 2.2.2Searching Tips 2.2.3Reliable Information

2.3

Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint 2.3.2Being Safe 2.3.3Online Safety 2.3.4Viruses 2.3.5Malware 2.3.6People Online 2.3.7Your Feelings 2.3.8Getting Help

3

Computational Thinking

3.1

Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking 3.1.2Decomposing Tasks 3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging

4

Computer Languages

4.1

Coding

4.1.1Code 4.1.2Programs 4.1.3Writing Programs 4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design 4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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Decomposing Tasks