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Computational thinking
benefits<\/h1>\n

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The power of abstract thinking<\/h2>\n

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Computational thinking embraces the methods and abilities to express and solve problems in languages that a computer could understand, process and execute. However, it is not uniquely about the computing world, but it has also many educational benefits that improve people\u2019s intellectual skills, which can be applied to any sphere of life.<\/p>\n

Computer scientists already know the value of abstract thinking as they are used to think by using multiple abstract levels to manage complexity. In other words, they use computational thinking techniques and abilities, some of which are:<\/p>\n

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Decomposition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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An example of this technique could be the ability to identify the ingredients of an unknown meal based on its taste.<\/p>\n

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Patterns and abstraction generalization<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-16px|||||” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1800ms”]For example, we use abstraction in agendas to represent a week in days and hours.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”left”]<\/p>\n

Pattern recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-16px|||||” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1800ms”]Just as the capital markets analysts use their technical analysis to decide when they should buy or sell actions.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”flip”]<\/p>\n

Algorithmic design<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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When a chef writes a cooking recipe, he is creating an algorithm which allows other people to cook that meal by following his instructions.<\/p>\n

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A continued work and development of these techniques and skills will give us benefits such as:<\/p>\n

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  • \u2014 Understanding which aspects of a problem can be solved through computer science.<\/li>\n
  • \u2014 To evaluate the most suitable computing tools and techniques for a problem or situation.<\/li>\n
  • \u2014 To understand the limits and capacities of computing tools and techniques.<\/li>\n
  • \u2014 Applying or adapting a computing tool or technique for a new use.<\/li>\n
  • \u2014 To recognize the opportunities of using computing science techniques in an innovative way.<\/li>\n
  • \u2014 Applying computing strategies such as \u201cdivide and conquer\u201d to any area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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      Computational thinking and STEM careers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      In addition to the foregoing, we must also bear in mind the practical side of these abilities, which will allow our students to use computers as creation tools by developing its own programs or contributing to its development whatever their professional careers. Some of these possibilities could include:<\/p>\n

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      • \u2014 Creation of computer applications (such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail\u2026)<\/li>\n
      • \u2014 Creation of smartphones and tablets applications (Whatsapp, Instagram\u2026)<\/li>\n
      • \u2014 Creation of videogames<\/li>\n
      • \u2014 Development of robotics management software<\/li>\n
      • \u2014 Artificial intelligence and virtual reality<\/li>\n
      • \u2014 Creation of new medical techniques (Bioinformatics)<\/li>\n
      • \u2014 Space career<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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          The power of abstract thinking<\/h1>\r\n \r\n

          Educational benefits of computational thinking<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nComputational thinking embraces the methods and abilities to express and solve problems in languages that a computer could understand, process and execute. However, it is not uniquely about the computing world, but it has also many educational benefits<\/strong> that improve people\u2019s intellectual skills, which can be applied to any sphere of life.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nComputer scientists already know the value of abstract thinking<\/strong> as they are used to think by using multiple abstract levels to manage complexity<\/strong>. In other words, they use computational thinking techniques and abilities, some of which are:\r\n\r\n \r\n
            \r\n \t
          • Decomposition<\/strong>. An example of this could be the ability to identify the ingredients of an unknown meal based on its taste.<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Patterns recognition<\/strong>. Just as the capital markets analysts use the technical analysis to decide when they should buy or sell actions.<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Patterns and abstraction generalization<\/strong>. For example, we use abstraction in agendas to represent a week in days and hours.<\/li>\r\n \t
          • Algorithmic design<\/strong>. When a chef is writing a cooking recipe, for example, he is creating an algorithm which allows other people to cook the same meal by following his instructions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\nA continued work and development of these techniques and skills will give us benefits such as:\r\n\r\n \r\n
              \r\n \t
            • Understanding which aspects<\/strong> of a problem can be solved through computer science.<\/li>\r\n \t
            • To evaluate the most suitable computing tools and techniques<\/strong> for a problem or situation.<\/li>\r\n \t
            • To understand the limits and capacities<\/strong> of computing tools and techniques.<\/li>\r\n \t
            • Applying or adapting a computing tool or technique for a new use<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t
            • To recognize the opportunities<\/strong> of using computing science techniques in an innovative way.<\/li>\r\n \t
            • Applying computing strategies such as \u201cdivide and conquer\u201d<\/strong> to any area.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n

              Computational thinking and STEM careers<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nIn addition to the foregoing, we must also bear in mind the practical side of these abilities, which will allow our students to use computers as creation tools by developing its own programs or contributing to its development whatever their professional careers<\/strong>. Some of these possibilities could include:\r\n\r\n \r\n
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              • Creation of computer applications (such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail\u2026)<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Creation of smartphones and tablets applications (Whatsapp, Instagram\u2026)<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Creation of videogames<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Development of robotics management software<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Artificial intelligence and virtual reality<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Creation of new medical techniques (Bioinformatics)<\/li>\r\n \t
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