This guide to the ISTE Standards for Educators: Computational Thinking
Competencies will help educators incorporate CT in their curriculum to
deepen student learning.
Computational thinking (CT) is a powerful ingredient for solving
ambiguous, complex and open-ended problems by drawing on principles and
practices central to computer science (CS). CT is at the core of CS and
is a gateway to sparking student interest and confidence in learning CS.
The ISTE Standards for Educators: Computational Thinking Competencies
were created to inspire every educator to add more computational
thinking into their core problem-solving strategies. These competencies
augment and home in on the competencies embedded in the ISTE Standards
for Students and Educators.
The information in this guide will provide a framework and structure to
build creative learning opportunities in CT and increase students'
ability to adapt to unfamiliar challenges, allowing for more success
with innovative lesson plans.
This booklet contains:
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An overview of computer science and computational thinking and how
they interact.
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Examples from across the subject/grade spectrum, including
kindergarten reading, third grade math, sixth grade science and 10th
grade social studies.
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Ideas for adding CT to lessons to enhance the knowledge base of
students, letting them build the skills and confidence to persist when
unexpected obstacles arise.
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Reflection questions and tips to help educators integrate CT into
their lessons.
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Explanation of how the CT competencies complement the ISTE Standards
for Educators.
This booklet will help educators understand the CT Competencies so they
can effectively build CT into their curriculum, no matter what subject
they teach.
Audience: K-12 educators
