EDIT 4000- (Group 9) Shannon Djie, Esther Yi (Computational Thinker)

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Computational Thinker

Group 9: Shannon Djie, Esther Yi

Summary of Standards

As a Computational thinker, students will make use of technology to understand and solve problems by developing and testing solutions.

  • Standard 5a : Problem Definitions
    • Students will formulate problem definitions such as data analysis, abstract models, and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions
  • Standard 5b : Data Sets
    • Students will collect data or data sets and use digital tools for analysis and utilize the information they have gathered to solve a problem or make a decision.

Technological Resources:

1. Data GIF Maker : Data GIF Maker is a free website that allows students to input data sets based on collected information. This is a creative critical thinking software that encourages students to also consider how they would like their data to be visually represented. The GIFs can be created by the inputted data. Ultimately, the GIFs serve the purpose of visually representing the data set.

2. Code.org : This is a free site that introduces coding and media literacy to kids. This app allows students to directly interact with an app using coded instruction and ultimately algorithmic thinking by working step by step to solve a problem. Due to the website being free to use, there are no barriers for students and will not put a financial burden on families.


Learning Activities:

1. Racetrack feature : Students can collect data through surveying their classmates. (ex. What is your favorite subject?) After collecting the data on a sheet of paper, students can explore the Data GIF Maker website and input their data to create a GIF that represents the results of their data collection. This enables students to visualize the comparison and the differences between the types of subjects that are more favorable within their class (ex. Math, Science, Language Arts, etc). Specifically, the Racetrack feature allows students to see how close the data is to reaching 100%.

  • Standard 5a : Students will demonstrate algorithmic thinking through strategically recording their data on a sheet of paper. They can choose to organize their data by categorizing the votes by subject or any other way they see fit. 
  • Standard 5b : Students will demonstrate analytical skills through evaluating the different interpretive outcomes of the different types of GIF styles (Rectangles, Circles, Racetrack).

2. Group coding learning activity : Students will work in pairs and use the website code.org and work on a virus simulation lesson. Students will build their own simulation and study it by collecting data to understand how quickly a virus can spread and what can be done to slow it down.

  • Standard 5a : Students will use and get a better understanding of data analysis by working through the problem, gathering data, and analyzing it. 
  • Standard 5b : Students will collect the data to understand how to slow down the rate that the virus spreads.

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