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Computational Thinking
The video explains the purpose of the task which is to understand the concept of computational thinking. This is an unplugged activity which means that students explore the concept without the use of a computer.
In this activity, students attempt to understand the four steps of computational thinking. After a brief introduction, students are split into groups where they create directions for other students to follow in order to draw a specific monster.
The students are required to decomposed the task into smaller, more managable parts The teams then analyse all monsters in the catalogue in an attempt to spot patterns, abstract similar details and then use that information to create their algorithm for another team to follow.
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