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From Computing to Computational Thinking
Contributor(s): Wang, Paul S. (Author)
ISBN: 1482217651     ISBN-13: 9781482217650
Publisher: CRC Press
OUR PRICE:   $85.45  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics | Recreations & Games
- Computers | Computer Science
- Computers | Programming - Games
Dewey: 004
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 288 pages
 
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Computational Thinking (CT) involves fundamental concepts and reasoning, distilled from computer science and other computational sciences, which become powerful general mental tools for solving problems, increasing efficiency, reducing complexity, designing procedures, or interacting with humans and machines. An easy-to-understand guidebook, From Computing to Computational Thinking gives you the tools for understanding and using CT. It does not assume experience or knowledge of programming or of a programming language, but explains concepts and methods for CT with clarity and depth.

Successful applications in diverse disciplines have shown the power of CT in problem solving. The book uses puzzles, games, and everyday examples as starting points for discussion and for connecting abstract thinking patterns to real-life situations. It provides an interesting and thought-provoking way to gain general knowledge about modern computing and the concepts and thinking processes underlying modern digital technologies.