Fostering Computational Thinking in Technology and Engineering Education: An Unplugged Hands-On Engineering Design Approach

Autor/in	Sung, Euisuk
Titel	Fostering Computational Thinking in Technology and Engineering Education: An Unplugged Hands-On Engineering Design Approach
Quelle	In: Technology and Engineering Teacher, 78 (2019) 5, S.8-13 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2158-0502
Schlagwörter	Skill Development; Computation; STEM Education; Engineering; Design; Elementary Secondary Education; Computer Science; Abstract Reasoning; Logical Thinking; Problem Solving; Scientific Concepts; Experiential Learning; Learning Activities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; STEM; Maschinenbau; Informatik; Abstraktes Denken; Denken; Problemlösen; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Lernaktivität
Abstract	Computational thinking has been popularized in the last decade, particularly with the emphasis on coding education in K-12 schools. The core idea of computational thinking has a close relationship with technology and engineering education (TEE). TEE has emphasized the use of computing skills to solve problems, and integrative STEM education encourages the adoption of math and science to solve engineering problems. Therefore, this article will examine the relationship between computational thinking and TEE and address a way to teach computational thinking using an engineering-design instruction model. This article will present a practical approach to teach computational thinking strategies to TEE students using an unplugged learning experience. The unplugged approach has been addressed to teach core concepts of computer science through engaging games, puzzles, or solving real-life problems, using simple computer algorithms (CS Unplugged, n.d.). The lesson, titled "C-Boat," was designed to incorporate a hands-on engineering design activity with computational thinking practices. In the "C-Boat" lesson, students will use the computational thinking approach to accurately predict the outcome of their solution in the problem-solving process. This lesson shows how students apply mathematics and scientific knowledge and explains the relationship between scientific/mathematical knowledge and engineering design. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. 1914 Association Drive Suite 201, Reston, VA 20191-1539. Tel: 703-860-2100; Fax: 703-860-0353; e-mail: iteea@iteea.org; Web site: https://www.iteea.org/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01