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Topic: Problem solving through computational thinking (CT)

Lesson: Introduction to problem solving through CT
Lesson: Computer Thinking in Practice
Assessment: Assessment

Lesson 1

Introduction to problem solving through CT

Self Learning Duration: 120 mins
Lecture Duration: 150 mins
Lab Tutorial Duration: 180 mins

Self learning content

Create a free Coursera account. Complete the week1 of the following free course before coming to class.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/computational-thinking-problem-solving

Lecture content

Discuss the 4 pillars of computational thinking that helps in solving problems. Take problem examples in discussing how each of the below helps in solving those problems.

decomposition
pattern recognition
data representation and abstraction
algorithms.

Talk about a software project (e.g. Library system) and explain how each of this is useful in designing the solution.

Lab and tutorials

Complete Week 2 of the same course to learn followings:

Expressing and analyzing algorithms

Lesson 2

Computer Thinking in Practice

Self Learning Duration: 120 mins
Lecture Duration: 120 mins
Lab Tutorial Duration: 180 mins

Self learning content

https://www.coursera.org/learn/computational-thinking-problem-solving

Complete Week 3 of the above course to learn followings:

Fundamental operations of a modern computer

Lecture content

Do an introduction to python to prepare students to take the Week 4 (Applied Computational Thinking Using Python) of the above course.

Demonstrate how to

Write a Hello world program
Use variables, conditions, iteration, functions, classes/objects

Lab and tutorials

Complete Week 4 of the same course to learn followings:

Applied Computational Thinking Using Python

Assessment 1

Algorithms

MCQ assessment (~20 Questions) verifying the understanding of the students in Computational Thinking. Preferably use a gamified assessment tool such as Kahoot.