Computational Thinking in Education: Past and Present

As computers have become commonplace in everyday life, educators have begun to shift focus from working with computers (computer literacy) to thinking with computers (computational thinking). This article describes the progression of computational thinking (CT) from a historical perspective. This pa...

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Published in:TechTrends 2022-09, Vol.66 (5), p.745-747
Main Authors: Payne, Linda, Tawfik, Andrew, Olney, Andrew M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Column: History Corner
Computation
Computer Literacy
Computer science
Computer Uses in Education
Computers
Constructivism
Cooperation
Critical thinking
Distance learning
Education
Educational Technology
Higher education
History
Learning and Instruction
Problem solving
Skills
Students
Teachers
Thinking Skills
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Summary:As computers have become commonplace in everyday life, educators have begun to shift focus from working with computers (computer literacy) to thinking with computers (computational thinking). This article describes the progression of computational thinking (CT) from a historical perspective. This paper will first review the early stages of CT in the mid-1900s, along with its evolution over the succeeding decades. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of proposed educational benefits, along with implications for future learning.
ISSN:8756-3894
1559-7075
DOI:10.1007/s11528-022-00766-1