This week’s lecture on computational thinking and the use of algorithms was really interesting and a good source of ideas to use in the classroom.

I have to admit, I was daunted by the thought of ‘computational thinking’ and ‘algorithims’, however once I felt comfortable that these were not terms that only had a context understandable by computer scientists/robotics engineers, I was a lot more at ease.

I really liked the idea of bringing in computational thinking as a way to problem solve, and the example of using an algorithim to create a set of instructions for jam sandwich making (top tip: be careful to include instructions for both hands!)

All in all, a lot of great ideas to try and implement in the classroom!