From computing to computational thinking /

Computational Thinking (CT) involves fundamental concepts and reasoning, distilled from computer science and other computational sciences, which become powerful general mental tools for solving problems, increasing efficiency, reducing complexity, designing procedures, or interacting with humans and...

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Main Author: Wang, Paul S. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2017.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Computational Thinking (CT) involves fundamental concepts and reasoning, distilled from computer science and other computational sciences, which become powerful general mental tools for solving problems, increasing efficiency, reducing complexity, designing procedures, or interacting with humans and machines. An easy-to-understand guidebook, From Computing to Computational Thinking gives you the tools for understanding and using CT. It does not assume experience or knowledge of programming or of a programming language, but explains concepts and methods for CT with clarity and depth. Successful applications in diverse disciplines have shown the power of CT in problem solving. The book uses puzzles, games, and everyday examples as starting points for discussion and for connecting abstract thinking patterns to real-life situations. It provides an interesting and thought-provoking way to gain general knowledge about modern computing and the concepts and thinking processes underlying modern digital technologies.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2015.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
ISBN:9781351630221
1351630229
9781351630238
1351630237
9781315115320
1315115328