Computational Thinking
A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Techno-Social Smart Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2020) | Viewed by 24833
Special Issue Editor
Interests: educational technology; AI in education; open education; MOOCs; computer science education
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue highlights the importance and possibilities of computational thinking (CT) in an educational, as well as a broader societal context. The problem-solving approach of computational thinking allows for learners and practitioners to better deal with the complexity and open ended non-trivial problems posed by a world ever more uncertain and unpredictable. This will lead to a generation more adept to tackle the imminent challenges posed by the climate crisis, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI). To collaborate on these big issues and the corresponding opportunities, students need to be equipped with a solid baseline understanding and the interdisciplinary vision for a better future.
Over the last decade, CT was mainly taught in informal settings, educating privileged youth in makerspaces and mostly urban after-school programs. These valuable lessons are slowly transformed in compulsory education and national curricula, establishing a more inclusive environment to have all young minds interact with CT.
We invite you to participate in our open call for papers to share ideas, experiments, and ultimately knowledge in this emerging area of public interest.
Finally, I would like to thank Michael Pollak and his valuable work for assisting me with this Special Issue.
Kind Regards,
Prof. Dr. Martin Ebner
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Compulsory Education
- Computational Thinking
- Education
- Informal Learning
- K-12
- Learning
- Makerspaces
- Maker Education
- Problem Solving
- Teaching
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