Computational Thinking

Before we code, we think.

Coding requires us to solve problems, plan instructions, notice relationships, test possibilities and respond when things don't work as expected.

Many of these thinking processes are collectively associated with computational thinking.

Computational thinking is a way of approaching problems so that they can be understood, organised and solved systematically.

It involves identifying the important parts of a problem, recognising similarities and patterns, breaking complex problems into smaller pieces, developing possible solutions, and testing and refining those solutions.

Although computational thinking is closely associated with computer science and coding, the thinking itself can happen without a computer.

And that's particularly useful in early childhood.

Computational thinking didn't suddenly appear when computers were invented. 

What changes in coding is that we begin to use these ways of thinking deliberately to formulate problems and develop solutions.