ISTE | Computational Thinking

Computational Thinking

Advances in computing have expanded our capacity to solve problems at a scale never before imagined, using strategies that have not been available to us before. Students will need to learn and practice new skills—computational thinking (CT) skills—to take full advantage of these revolutionary changes brought about by rapid changes in technology. ISTE and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) are collaborating on a project to prepare young learners to become computational thinkers who understand how today's digital tools can help solve tomorrow's problems. CT is vital to all students as we work to raise the level of achievement, prepare students for global competitiveness, and blend academics with real life.
Computational Thinking Resources

You can use resources in the CT Toolkit for conference presentations, study groups, or meetings with educators, parents, community, or industry leaders.

The CT Toolkit includes:

Operational Definition of Computational Thinking

Computational Thinking Teacher Resources

Computational Thinking Leadership Toolkit

©2011. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. CNS-1030054.

Learn More
If you would like more information about computational thinking, feel free to access the channels and resources below or contact:

Carolyn Sykora, Senior Project Manager, Department of Professional Development Services, Division of Educational Leadership csykora@iste.org
1.541.349.7572 (US & Canada)
1.541.302.3777 (International)

Channels and Other Resources

CT Discussion Forum on ISTE's Ning
L&L article: "Computational Thinking: A Digital Age Skill for Everyone"
ACM Inroads article: "Bringing CT to K-12: What Is Involved and What Is the Role of the Computer Science Education Community?"

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