Day-3/Programming

Instructing the computer what/how to do
… writing in a structural way in order to make a program.
… defining the rules to be performed (executed) by a ‘computing agent’ (Robot, Human, Computer)
… a way to solve a problem
Change the world using a few instructions and let the machine do the …
Find and formulate a recipe for the solution of a (class of) problem(s)
Break down subject into manageable to be coded algorithmms
… the connection between your imagination and the world
… finding an algorithmic solution to a problem and implement it using a programming language
… finding and formulating a recipe to solve a problem.
Make something that is understandable for machine (somebody else)
… making the stuff you want / need
give instructions to a computer / give solutions for certain problems
hacking, i.e. changing an object from it’s original purpose
… solving problems by computer / automatisation
… translating problems into solutions and make the solution executable by a information processing agent
… operationolising a creative design
Let the computer do new things
… giving instructions in a non-ambiguous way
… expressing ideas in a executable form

Students should learn programming: =

Students in secondary schools do not to learn although it’s not forbidden (?)
… because it teaches them to learn about structures.
“Program or be programmed” (cf writing vs. only reading)
Learning to solve problems in daily life
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Problem Solving
Thinking process
… it’s an incredible tool for expression
… connects CS to the real world; enables to actually make things
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… because it’s a way to improve our life, to reduce boring works
… to be able to make the stuff they want or need, and to see the inside of the magic box
Logic
… because all devices will be hackable
… to learn to analyze problems
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… learning to create and make things with (any) technology
… because we need these students
… learning to decompose problems is something doable
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