CTDT: Progress Outcome 1

Computational Thinking and Digital Technologies - Progress Outcome 1 (CTDT PO1)

In authentic contexts and taking account of end-users, students use their decomposition skills to break down simple non-computerised tasks into precise, unambiguous, step-by-step instructions (algorithmic thinking). They give these instructions, identify any errors in them as they are followed, and correct them (simple debugging).

CTDT PO1 in Action

This progress outcome introduces students to the first concept in programming that of sequence.  'The concept is relatively simple - that instructions are executed in a sequence - but sequence matters a lot in programming, and there are many interesting questions around it that young students can engage with. Sequence is one of 6 key building blocks that programmers need to be able to use.' (Source: Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko)

Kidbots CS Unplugged

Dr Tim Bell demonstrates Kidbots.  An activity where a child plays the role of a robot, or 'bot.' This is a fun and understandable context.  Students have the opportunity to developing skills at writing and debugging a sequence of commands. 

Students can learn terms like:

• program

• algorithm

• test

• decompose

• bug

• debugging

Technology Online Exemplars

'Exemplars show the breadth of students' expertise at that point on the learning progression.

Each exemplar has four parts: annotation, background to the learning task, the learning task, and the student's response. 

The annotation highlights how the student draws on their digital technological knowledge and skills in order to respond to the task.

The student response comprise work samples and/or transcripts of the interactions between the student and the teacher or between the student and their peers.  

The exemplars also highlight links to the key competencies and literacy and numeracy.' from TKI Technology online

CTDT PO1 Exemplars:

Exemplar 1: Collecting Pollen

Exemplar 2: Teaching Robots to Dance

Resources:

Glossary of Terms

Beebot Basics

Beebot Tinkering

Beebot Algorithms

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