Computational Thinking

Computational thinking is a way of solving problems in a systematic way. Computational thinking is very useful in computer science but it can also be applied to a whole range of subjects, and to everyday life. Computational thinking includes several techniques. These are decomposition, pattern recognition and generalisation, abstraction, algorithms, logical reasoning and evaluation. This video describes how these techniques can be used to solve problems and how the solutions can be expressed using structure diagrams and flowcharts. As you’ll see, poor Boris has been left all alone on an island and now he is faced with the problem of survival. See how Boris copes by applying computational thinking to his predicament. Will he survive on fish and coconuts long enough to be rescued?

Chapters:
00:00 What is computational thinking?
01:17 Computational Thinking Techniques
01:27 Decomposition
04:26 Pattern Recognition
06:00 Generalisation
06:37 Abstraction
09:35 Algorithms
10:15 Logical Reasoning
13:00 Evaluation

[chantelvenessa]

I'm a year into a software dev apprenticeship and although I am doing what I need to do to pass the course I have felt a bit lost and overwhelmed with all the information I have received. This video has helped me clarify so much. Development is so much more than just coding and I'm finally understanding what the gap in my knowledge is and what I need to focus on to become a better programmer.

Thankyou, I really appreciate this video.

[procaztinator]

the political satire combined with the quality of content makes this video really really

[SuperRadHandle]

It's a decent video already from an educational point of view, but the consistency of the political satire in the background is just a masterpiece on its own <3
I had a number of very good laughs while learning something; Thank you, it is much needed in times like these

[Nobody-dfvn]

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[ir]

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[mickeytete]

That's exactly what I have been looking for. You are a great teacher I must say! Keep doing good work, please!

[sionedthomas]

Such a great video to explain computational thinking to beginners. Finally managed to wrap my head around it, thank you!

[kevnar]

A programmer's wife sent him a text: "While you're out, get milk." And she never saw him again.

[RGLOVE]

your videos have helped in making learning compsci enjoyable again.

[mehaksharma]

You so explicitly explained the concept of computational thinking! I laud at this video and your skills:)

[mahneemissleetrench]

Thank you I am fresh in the IT world and this is by far the most understandable video I have seen. Thank you, I will subscribe

[marcelgonzalez]

Thanks for the video. It was a great introduction to computational thinking and very entertaining!

[silverbell]

Congratulations on your work! clear, nice voice, lots of information and great analogy

[raksharao]

Thank you for the upload, you explain things really well.

[helovesdata]

These examples are great. Now I know why I struggle with programming...lol

[trustinginekwe]

Thank you for this! I got a better understanding of CT!

[buttert]

You really killed it, excellent explanation, plus the political satire is outstanding,

Thx

[NadidLinchestein]

You should cover Algorithms & Data Structures, Discrete Mathematics, LeetCode.

[jiho]

How do I know which techniques to use / and in what order to use them in? Is there a flowchart that shows you which technique to use?

[martindelia]

I hope Javier arrives at the island soon.