Integrating Computational Thinking: A Practical Course for Educators

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(will not be offered Spring 2026) In this course, Relay students learn about computational thinking as an approach to problem-solving. They learn about several computational thinking skills—decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm development—and consider the impact on Birth–Grade 12 students of developing these skills. Relay students begin with developing their own content knowledge, then apply that knowledge as they adapt their own curriculum to integrate computational thinking. They plan and implement lessons and consider strategies for integrating computational thinking in a way that complements their daily lessons. By the end of the course, Relay students will have the knowledge, skill, and confidence to integrate computational thinking into any lesson for all students.