Problem-Solving with Computational Thinking (Coursera)
Computational Thinking allows us to break down complex problems, figure out what's wrong, and come up with solutions. These solutions can be presented 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, as well as a series of real-world cases that demonstrate how computational thinking can be applied to solve complex problems and a student project that requires you to apply what you've learned about computational thinking in a real-world situation. This project will be completed in stages (and milestones), with a final disaster response plan that you will share with other students.
This course, one of the best online computational thinking courses, is for anyone who is new to programming, thinking about programming, or simply wants to learn a new way of thinking critically about problems. There is no need for any prior programming. The examples in this course are intended to be understandable by anyone and may seem particularly relevant to a High School audience.
Highlights
- One of the most comprehensive courses available on computational thinking that will help you cover every essential concept included in it
- Learn to understand complex problems and how to get a solution for them
- Learn how to define computational thinking components, such as problem identification, abstraction, pattern recognition, decomposition, and evaluating solutions
- Understand how to recognize computational thinking concepts in practice via a series of real-world case examples
- Work on a student project that will ask you to apply the skills and knowledge that you have gained from the course
Duration: Approx. 11 hours to complete
Course Ratings: 4.6 out of 5
Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/compthinking
