Tcapsloop Podcast Network

In a rapidly advancing digital era, the need for computer science education has never been more crucial. It's not just about learning to code; it's about fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and preparing students for a future where technology is at the forefront of every industry. Today, we're diving deep into the reasons why educators, parents, and policymakers are recognizing the value of bringing computational thinking into the curriculum and why computer science is more than coding.   The Rundown 00:36 - Moment of Zen  Computations are everywhere, once you begin to look at things in a certain way. - Rudy Rucker   01:00 - ChatGPT changes in the news! 02:14 - What is Computer Science? 03:24 - What is Computational Thinking? - Computational thinking is an interrelated set of skills and practices for solving complex problems, a way to learn topics in many disciplines, and a necessity for fully participating in a computational world - Digital Promise Computational Thinking for Next Generatio