Valerie Barr
Chris Stephenson
Abstract
The process of increasing student exposure to computational thinking in K-12 is complex, requiring systemic change, teacher engagement, and development of signifi cant resources. Collaboration with the computer science education community is vital to this effort.
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- Bringing computational thinking to K-12: what is Involved and what is the role of the computer science education community?
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