[CTQ Smartcast LIVE] Is <Coding/> Enough for Computational Thinking?
It's 2020 and everyone is trying to get you and your children to learn how to code. Is that the best way to learn computing? Will the era of no-code make this debate pointless? How should non-coders learn coding? CTQ Co-founder J Ramanand discussed all this and more with Nishigandha Palshikar, the Head of Education at Plezmo, who was our special guest for this Smartcast LIVE session on Computational Thinking.
IN THIS SMARTCAST, you’ll find
Nishigandha’s professional journey in her own words
What she has learned about getting children interested in computing, based on her experience of teaching 1000+ kids to explore this world
Key takeaways from the article Coding at a Crossroads
How computational thinking is different from coding
The 4 Ps of creative learning
How should one approach learning to code
What matters more than learning to code when it comes to empowering children and future proofing knowledge workers
Whether coding will become competitive in the near future
What parents, educators, and students should look at while choosing a code-teaching platform and curriculum
How non-coders too will become creators of technology in future
The right age for children to start learning to code
Tips for parents to manage expectations
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