Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking
Have you ever heard that computers "think"? Believe it or not, computers really do not think. Instead, they do exactly what we tell them to do. Programming is, "telling the computer what to do and how to do it." Before you can think about programming a computer, you need to work out exactly what it is you want to tell the computer to do. Thinking through problems this way is Computational Thinking. Computational Thinking allows us to take complex problems, understand what the problem is, and develop solutions.
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Have you ever heard that computers "think"? Believe it or not, computers really do not think. Instead, they do exactly what we tell them to do. Programming is, "telling the computer what to do and how to do it." Before you can think about programming a computer, you need to work out exactly what it is you want to tell the computer to do. Thinking through problems this way is Computational Thinking. Computational Thinking allows us to take complex problems, understand what the problem is, and develop solutions. We can present these solutions in a way that both computers and people can understand. The course includes an introduction to computational thinking and a broad definition of each concept, a series of real-world cases that illustrate how computational thinking can be used to solve complex problems, and a student project that asks you to apply what they are learning about Computational Thinking in a real-world situation. This project will be completed in stages (and milestones) and will also include a final disaster response plan you'll share with other learners like you. This course is designed for anyone who is just beginning programming, is thinking about programming or simply wants to understand a new way of thinking about problems critically. No prior programming is needed. The examples in this course may feel particularly relevant to a High School audience and were designed to be understandable by anyone. You will learn: -To define Computational Thinking components including abstraction, problem identification, decomposition, pattern recognition, algorithms, and evaluating solutions -To recognize Computational Thinking concepts in practice through a series of real-world case examples -To develop solutions through the application of Computational Thinking concepts to real world problemsالوحدات
Introduction
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Discussion
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- Foundations of Computational Thinking Practice Questions
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- Real-World Applications of Computational Thinking
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- Welcome to Computational Thinking
- Example: Making a Cake
- Introduction to the Graphic Organizer
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- Welcome and Syllabus
- Help Us Learn More about You!
- Contributor Acknowledgements
- Introduction to the Graphic Organizer
Quiz
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- Foundations of Computational Thinking Quiz
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- Would you like to plan your learning journey with Michigan Online?
Case Presentation
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- Airport Surveillance Practice Questions Set 1
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Discussions
- Image Analysis: What Would You Do?
- Other Applications
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- Image Analysis: Importance of Computational Thinking - Part 1
- Image Analysis: Importance of Computational Thinking - Part 2
- Image Analysis: Abstraction and Algorithms
- Image Analysis: Algorithms, Optional Advanced Video
- Image Analysis: Evaluating Solutions
- Image Analysis: Problem Identification and Decomposition
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- Introduction to Airport Surveillance Case-Study
- Airport Surveillance Case-Study Check-In 1
- Airport Surveillance Check-In 2
Case Wrap-Up
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- Airport Surveillance Practice Questions Set 2
- Airport Surveillance Case-Study Quiz
Case Presentation
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Discussions
- Using Computational Thinking in Public Health
- Understanding the Problem
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- Epidemiology: Introduction and Problem Identification
- Epidemiology: Problem Identification Part 2
- Epidemiology: Abstraction and Decomposition
- Epidemiology: Algorithms and Evaluating Solutions - Part 1
- Epidemiology: Algorithms and Evaluating Solutions - Part 2
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- Introduction to Epidemiology Case-Study
- Epidemiology Case-Study Check-In 1
- Up Next: Rafael's Algorithm
- Epidemiology Case-Study Check-In 2
Case Wrap-Up
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- Epidemiology Practice Questions
- Epidemiology Case-Study Quiz
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- Epidemiology: Conclusion
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- Stay in touch on University of Michigan online courses
Case Presentation
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Assignment
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- Next Case: Potential Applications of Computational Thinking to Human Trafficking
- Human Trafficking Practice Questions
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- Human Trafficking: Importance of Computational Thinking
- Human Trafficking: How Computational Thinking May Apply - Part 1
- Human Trafficking: How Computational Thinking May Apply - Part 2
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- Introduction to Human Trafficking Case-Study
- Human Trafficking Case-Study Check-In
Final Project
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Final Project
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- Introduction to the Final Project
- Final Project Part 1. Background and Context
- Final Project Part 2: Graphic Organizer and Project Justification
- Final Project Part 3: Project Justification
- Final Project Part 4: Algorithm depiction
- Course Feedback
- Create innovative learning environments for students with Introduction to Learning Experience Design
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online
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Dive into the world of Computational Thinking with this foundational course in IT & Computer Science. Led by Coursera, this 660-minute course demystifies the process of problem-solving through computational methods. Ideal for beginners and high school students, it covers key concepts like abstraction, decomposition, and algorithms. Engage with real-world cases and complete a hands-on project, culminating in a disaster response plan. No prior programming experience is needed. Available with a Starter subscription, this course transforms the way you approach and solve complex problems.
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