Computer Science

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323328606_The_Computational_Algorithmic...

Computational algorithmic thinking (CAT) is the ability to design, implement, and assess the implementation of algorithms to solve a range of problems. It involves identifying and understanding a problem, articulating an algorithm or set of algorithms in the form of a solution to the problem, implementing that solution in such a way that the solution solves the problem, and evaluating the solution based on some set of criteria.

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Author/Presenter:

Jakita Thomas

Lead Organization(s):

Auburn University

Year:

2018

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This paper explores the CAT Capability Flow, which begins to describe the processes and sub-skills and capabilities involve in computational algorithmic thinking (CAT). To do this, authors engage in an approach which results in an initial flowchart that depicts the processes students are engaging in as an iteratively-refined articulation of the steps involved in computational algorithmic thinking.

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A Training Ground for Women of Color in STEM: Spelman College Tackles the STEM Pipeline as a Social Justice Issue

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303698247_A_Training_Ground_for_Women_o...

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Kimberly M Jackson

Mentewab Ayalew

Jakita Thomas

Yewande Olubummo

Dolores Bradley

Joycelyn Wilson

Lead Organization(s):

Spelman College

Year:

2016

Short Description:

Paper from the 2016 Advancing Social Justice from Classroom to Community Conference.

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Exploring African American Middle-School Girls' Perceptions of Themselves as Game Designers

https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/exploring-african-american-middle-school-girl...

Computational algorithmic thinking (CAT) is the ability to design, implement, and assess the implementation of algorithms to solve a range of problems. Supporting Computational Algorithmic Thinking (SCAT) is a longitudinal project that explores the development of CAT capabilities by guiding African American middle-school girls through the iterative game design cycle, resulting in a set of complex games around broad themes.

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Author/Presenter:

Jakita O. Thomas

Rachelle Minor

O. Carlette Odemwingie

Lead Organization(s):

Auburn University

Year:

2017

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This paper explores African American middle-school girls' perspectives of their experience with the Supporting Computational Algorithmic Thinking (SCAT) project and perceptions of themselves as game designers.

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Exploring the Difficulties African-American Middle School Girls Face Enacting Computational Algorithmic Thinking over three Years while Designing Games for Social Change

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10606-017-9292-y

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Author/Presenter:

Jakita O. Thomas

Yolanda Rankin

Rachelle Minor

Li Sun

Lead Organization(s):

Auburn University

Year:

2017

Short Description:

This article explores middle school girls' reflections about the difficulties they faced while using computational algorithmic thinking capabilities as they engaged in collaborative game design for social change. Authors focus on how these difficulties changed over the course of three years as well as new difficulties that emerged from year to year as girls become more expert game designers and computational algorithmic thinkers.

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Understanding the Difficulties African-American Middle School Girls Face While Enacting Computational Algorithmic Thinking in the Context of Game Design

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Computational algorithmic thinking (CAT) is the ability to design, implement, and assess the implementation of algorithms to solve a range of problems. It involves identifying and understanding a problem, articulating an algorithm or set of algorithms in the form of a solution to the problem, implementing that solution in such a way that it solves the problem, and evaluating the solution based on some set of criteria. CAT has roots in Mathematics, through problem solving and algorithmic thinking. CAT lies at the heart of Computer Science, which is defined as the study of algorithms.

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Author/Presenter:

Jakita O. Thomas

O. Carlette Odemwingie

Quimeka Saunders

Malika Watlerd

Lead Organization(s):

Spelman College

Year:

2015

Short Description:

This article introduces CAT as explored through the Supporting Computational Algorithmic Thinking (SCAT) project, an ongoing longitudinal between-subjects research project and enrichment program that guides African-American middle school girls (SCAT Scholars) through the iterative game design cycle resulting in a set of complex games around broad themes.

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2019 International Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning; Lyon, France

Submitted by cadre-admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 1:21pm

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Mon, 06/17/2019 (All day) to Fri, 06/21/2019 (All day)

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To learn more, visit https://www.cscl2019.com/en/-home/4.

DRK-12 Presenters:

Camillia Matuk*, New York University
Nadav Ehrenfeld and Ilana Horn, Vanderbilt University

*Denotes CADRE Fellow or Fellows alumnus

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Conference

Discipline / Topic:

Neuroscience and Cyberlearning: A Convergence Conversation

Submitted by cadre-admin on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 4:53pm

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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

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Learn more and register at: https://circlcenter.org/events/webinar-neuroscience-and-cyberlearning/

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Webinar

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STEAM-Based Interventions in Computer Science: Understanding Feedback Loops in the Classroom

https://peer.asee.org/steam-based-interventions-in-computer-science-understandin...

Many organizations are seeking to address the need for greater numbers of computer scientists in the US, and in particular, more women and underrepresented minorities. It is not uncommon to develop curriculum that relies heavily on cutting edge technology and computing tools designed to make computing more compelling. Many curriculum developers are seeking to promote creativity as a part of computing, and often do so using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) based interventions where the arts play a prominent role in the classroom.

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Author/Presenter:

Roxanne Moore

Michael Helms

Lead Organization(s):

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

Year:

2017

Short Description:

In this paper, authors present the causal loop diagrams developed to explain the relationships between the actors and attributes involved in implementing EarSketch in a particular school setting. The diagram allows us to better make decisions that ensure both an engaging but also effective STEAM-based computing curriculum.

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