Get on board with Computer Science & Computational Thinking
TCAPSLoopEpisode Description
In a rapidly advancing digital era, the need for computer science education has never been more crucial. It's not just about learning to code; it's about fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and preparing students for a future where technology is at the forefront of every industry.
Today, we're diving deep into the reasons why educators, parents, and policymakers are recognizing the value of bringing computational thinking into the curriculum and why computer science is more than coding.
The Rundown
00:36 - Moment of Zen
Computations are everywhere, once you begin to look at things in a certain way. - Rudy Rucker
01:00 - ChatGPT changes in the news!
02:14 - What is Computer Science?
03:24 - What is Computational Thinking? - Computational thinking is an interrelated set of skills and practices for solving complex problems, a way to learn topics in many disciplines, and a necessity for fully participating in a computational world - Digital Promise Computational Thinking for Next Generation Science Toolkit
06:30 - In Michigan, and all over the US, there is a big focus on reaching all students with CS, especially those not currently well-represented in CS careers. Why is this important?
- Demographics show that 67% of AI specialists are white and 91% are men.
- https://advocacy.code.org/state-handouts/Michigan.pdf
- 2023 State of CS Report
08:42 - More than a Glitch - Meredith Broussard
09:30 - Vocational models, Micro-learning and Equity
12:41 - What is a "Foundational Computer Science Class" and why is it a baseline? - MI CS Standards
17:02 - TCAPS Computer Science Weeks - bit.ly/TCAPSCodes
20:57 - Computer Science and Digital Citizenship
22:51 - Tech Tool of the Week: https://www.csedweek.org/
Additional Resources to share:
- CS Equity Guide (written for California, but useful for us as well)
- CS Summit - 11/3/23
- Copy of CS for MI 2023 Slide Deck - CS Leadership Summit
- IET Grant - Michigan - Copy of 2023-2024 Implementing Effective Use of Technology Grant Overview
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