About this Specialization

In the 21st century, computational thinking is a skill critical for all the world's citizens. Computing and technology is impacting all our lives and everyone needs to know how to formulate problems and express their solutions such that a computer can carry it out. In this Specialization you will both learn several block-based languages, but using novel approaches designed to make learning programming easier. Covers most CSTA Algorithms & Programming Standards for Algorithms, Variables, Control, and Modularity: Levels 1-3A.
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Approximately 8 months to complete
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100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
Approximately 8 months to complete
Suggested pace of 2 hours/week
English

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There are 6 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

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Course2

Course 2

Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

Course3

Course 3

Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

Course4

Course 4

Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

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University of California San Diego

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