Thinking Like a COMPUTER: Computational thinking shows students, step-by-step, how to engage in rigorous problem solving.

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Title:	Thinking Like a COMPUTER: Computational thinking shows students, step-by-step, how to engage in rigorous problem solving.
Authors:	Savine, Constance DeMore, Shinsky, Samantha
Source:	Educational Leadership. Nov2024, Vol. 82 Issue 3, p22-28. 7p.
Subject Terms:	Teachers, Passive learning, Educational technology, Analytical skills, *Problem solving
Abstract:	The article discusses the frustrations of middle school teachers at Trinity Area School District who observed a decline in students' ability to engage. Topics include passive learning, where teachers noticed that students struggled to apply conceptual knowledge to real-world contexts; technology in education, where the increased reliance on tech tools during the pandemic inadvertently led to students' dependence on technology; and reforming teaching practices.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article discusses the frustrations of middle school teachers at Trinity Area School District who observed a decline in students' ability to engage. Topics include passive learning, where teachers noticed that students struggled to apply conceptual knowledge to real-world contexts; technology in education, where the increased reliance on tech tools during the pandemic inadvertently led to students' dependence on technology; and reforming teaching practices.
ISSN:	00131784