Set interviews computer scientist Professor Tim Bell to figure out how computational thinking differs from digital literacy, and why both might be important for today’s society. Tim explains his mission to introduce teachers and students to computational thinking, even without a computer in sight. His work with schools—from junior primary to senior secondary—shows that computational thinking augments a range of learning areas and competencies.
Set interviews computer scientist Professor Tim Bell to figure out how computational thinking differs from digital literacy, and why both might be important for today’s society. Tim explains his mission to introduce teachers and students to computational thinking, even without a computer in sight. His work with schools—from junior primary to senior secondary—shows that computational thinking augments a range of learning areas and competencies.
Dr Sally Peters is a leading researcher in transitions from early childhood education to primary school. She recently co-edited a special issue of set’s sister journal, Early Childhood Folio, motivated by a “desire to enhance the transition experiences of young children moving between home, early childhood, and primary school settings”. We asked Sally about the special issue, current thinking on transitions, and where she’s headed next.
