Facilitator Resources (2023) The following resources are created by Project GUTS facilitators to help prepare for 2023 GUTS workshops
TrailBlazer Board Game Tester This is NetLogo model to test the solutions when participants paint the board.
Facilitator Resources (from 2019) This is a set of resources to help Facilitators prepare for Workshops.
Computational Thinking for Youth in Action (2011) This is an early paper of Computational Thinking that has a lot of traction. It's where we first describe the Use-Modify-Create trajectory.
Application of the Occupational Analysis of Computational Thinking-Enabled STEM Professionals as a Program Assessment Tool (2012) Journal of Computational Science Education (2012)
Developing a framework for computational thinking from a disciplinary perspective (2018) Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Thinking Education 2018. Hong Kong: The Education University of Hong Kong.
CSTA-Compiled Resources to Support Teaching During COVID-19 Compiled a list of resources to help CS teachers support their students remotely.
Teacher Guide for Hosting Synchronous Online Learning Sessions A guide of practical tips and procedures for running effective live online learning sessions (aka Synchronous Online Learning).
ModelBEST Module 1 - Introduction to Modeling and Simulation The 1st module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.
ModelBEST Module 2 - Catching Butterflies The 2nd module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.
ModelBEST Module 3 - Predator/Prey – Survival Behaviors The 3rd module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.
Complex Adaptive Systems Modeling Video This short video (3:13 minutes) introduces complex adaptive systems and agent-based modeling concepts to middle-school students. It shows beautiful footage of birds flocking as an example of a complex adaptive system.
