computational thinking & stem = pbl in action
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LEARN HOW INTEGRATING COMPUTATIONAL THINKING AND STEM RESULT IN AUTHENTIC PROJECT BASED
LEARNING FOR YOUR STUDENTS.
SUSAN S. WELLSP R E S I D E N T- E L E C T 2 0 1 5 - 1 6 F O R I S T E M O B I L E L E A R N I N G
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Computational Thinking & STEM = PBL in Action
What is computational thinking?
Computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior.
What is STEM?
STEM refers to the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. They are focused together because of their deep connections to the real world. Students learn most effectively with this kind of interdisciplinary and applied focus.
What is PBL?
Project-Based Learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. With this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they are studying.
Quick results of using CT –Focusing on insights
Analyzing situations
Drawing conclusions
Long term result of using CT –Problems solved creatively
Innovative digital tech tools for PBL*Robotics
Cubetto Robot
Dash & Dot Robots
The Finch Robot
*Digitally and physically integrated toys
3D Makerbot Printer
Osmo
Cardboard
Goal of CT + STEM = Authentic PBL
Integration of computational thinking and STEM skills across content areas to solve global problems
Example… Computational Thinking Concept and STEM Application = PBL
Example: Lack of Water Around the World
Computational Thinking Concept- Break a problem into parts or steps STEM Application- Break down global drought crisis areas and determine how drought conditions
are impacting the communities
Computer Science Application- Recognize and find patterns or trends STEM Application- Visualize data comparing water need conditions in parts of the world
Computer Science Application- Develop instructions to solve a problem or steps for a task with data STEM Application- Determine target global water crisis areas based on data, make a plan to help
alleviate water crisis
Resources
Operational Definition Computational Thinking
http://csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/CompThinkingFlyer.pdf
https://www.iste.org/explore/articledetail?articleid=152
Computational Thinking for Educators
https://computationalthinkingcourse.withgoogle.com/preview
Susan S. Wells Outreach Coordinator for K-12 Education, Shodor, National Resource
for Computational Science Education President-Elect 2015-16 for ISTE Mobile Learning Network Founder, Camp TechTerra TM and TechTerra TrainingTM, bringing
together technology and nature in STEM-based discovery Consultant on educational technology for K-12
websitehttp://www.susanswells.comhttp://www.camptechterra.comtwitter@wellssusanContact [email protected]
Thank you!