Use logical reasoning
Introduction
Self study resources
Use textease turtle for creating simple shapes or programming a route.
Resources for lectures or group study
Flipped lecture on play based learning from University of Roehampton
Jam Sandwich Algorithm Outtakes Video (Don't share with pupils)
Resources for use with pupils
Jam Sandwich Algorithm Pupils program their teacher to make a jam sandwich (see video of out takes in next column)
Beebot, ALEX, Hakitzu and cargobot apps all promote logical reasoning
Gruffalo journey document (see below) shows how textease turtle can be used in context. Adapt the document for your own story/drama.
Thinking Myself (a computational thinking game for children).