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| Computer science requires an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate.
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| - '''From the IB''' <ref>http://www.ibo.org/</ref>
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| Computer science (CS) is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society.” - '''From the CSTA''' <ref>https://csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/CSTA_K-12_CSS.pdf</ref>
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| Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications.
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| - '''From wikipedia''' <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_science</ref>
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| == What is Computer Science? ==
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| The video below is embedded from youtube. It may take a moment to load. If on the off-chance it does not load, try clicking this link: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/-xFJM3QQ3TE]
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| == Why Computer Science ?==
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| '''A 21st Century Skill'''
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| '''Computer science is...'''
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| # a theory and practice that allows you to program a computer to do what you want it to
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| # a tool that helps you tell a story or make something happen with technology
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| # a discipline that emphasizes persistence in problem solving — a skill that is applicable across disciplines, driving job growth and innovation across all sectors of the workforce
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| # a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume
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| '''Computer science is not...'''
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| # learning how to type
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| # learning to use word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software
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| # learning how to build or repair computers
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| # playing video games<ref>https://www.cs-first.com/why-cs</ref>
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| == References ==
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| [[Category:Introduction]]
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| [[Category:Welcome]]
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| [[file:computation.png|right|frame|What is Computer Science?<ref>http://www.flaticon.com/</ref>]]
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| Computer science requires an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate.
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| - '''From the IB''' <ref>http://www.ibo.org/</ref>
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| Computer science (CS) is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society.” - '''From the CSTA''' <ref>https://csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/CSTA_K-12_CSS.pdf</ref>
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| Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications.
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| - '''From wikipedia''' <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_science</ref>
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| == What is Computer Science? ==
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| The video below is embedded from youtube. It may take a moment to load. If on the off-chance it does not load, try clicking this link: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/-xFJM3QQ3TE]
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| <html>
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| <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-xFJM3QQ3TE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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| </html>
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| == Why Computer Science ?==
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| '''A 21st Century Skill'''
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| '''Computer science is...'''
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| # a theory and practice that allows you to program a computer to do what you want it to
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| # a tool that helps you tell a story or make something happen with technology
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| # a discipline that emphasizes persistence in problem solving — a skill that is applicable across disciplines, driving job growth and innovation across all sectors of the workforce
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| # a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume
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| '''Computer science is not...'''
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| # learning how to type
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| # learning to use word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software
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| # learning how to build or repair computers
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| # playing video games<ref>https://www.cs-first.com/why-cs</ref>
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| == References ==
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| <references />
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| [[Category:Introduction]]
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| [[Category:Welcome]]
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| [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing_pages Please click here for some excellent help to edit a wiki page]
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