Integrating Computational Thinking Across the K-8 Curriculum
Abstract
"The excitement around K-12 Computing Education in the United States is rapidly increasing and K-8 holds great potential as the entry point for the integration of computing. We examine how young learners can gain early exposure and engage in rich computational experiences in K-8. These experiences can build students computational thinking, understanding of CS concepts, experience with collecting and analyzing data, programming skills and confidence as critical thinkers. We discuss how three types of computational activities: digital storytelling, data collection and analysis, and computational science investigations, can be used to incorporate computational thinking (CT) across the curriculum."
