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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>
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>


Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications.
Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications. - '''From wikipedia''' <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_science</ref>
- '''From wikipedia''' <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_science</ref>


== What is Computer Science? ==  
== What is Computer Science? ==  
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# a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume
# a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume


'''Computer science is not...'''
'''Computer science is not...'''<ref>https://www.cs-first.com/why-cs</ref>


# learning how to type
# learning how to type

Revision as of 07:09, 7 August 2018

What is Computer Science?[1]

Computer science requires an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate. - From the IB [2]

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 [3]

Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications. - From wikipedia [4]

What is Computer Science?[edit]

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Why Computer Science ?[edit]

A 21st Century Skill

Computer science is...

  1. a theory and practice that allows you to program a computer to do what you want it to
  2. a tool that helps you tell a story or make something happen with technology
  3. 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
  4. a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume

Computer science is not...[5]

  1. learning how to type
  2. learning to use word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software
  3. learning how to build or repair computers
  4. playing video games

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