Computing Education

Recomposing computational thinking in schools, one teacher at a time

A conversation with Sonia Garcha demonstrates the need to go beyond digital literacy and ICTs while designing interventions in CS education for India’s classrooms, and why we need to keep both teachers’ agency and the perspective building of education leaders at the center of our work.

By Sonia Garcha | 10 mins read | 26 September 2023

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Fostering STEM education ensures an equitable future-ready workforce with an innovative mindset

In a wide-ranging discussion on STEM/CS education, Akshay Kashyap and Nirbhay Lumbde provide the funders’ perspective on these themes and share how equity and program effectiveness are growing areas of focus and action.

By Pranjali Pathak, Ruchira Roy Chowdhury | 10 mins read | 22 September 2023

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Voices from the ground

In the “Insights” section, Heera Basnet captures practitioners’ voices from the ground.

By Heera Basnet | 2 mins read | 22 September 2023

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Happily bridging the computational thinking divide

In their article titled “Happily bridging the computational thinking divide,” Supriya Dey and Vaishnavi Gupta show how it is possible to make contemporary innovations on computational thinking in Indian classrooms inclusive of the visually challenged.

By Supriya Dey, Vaishnavi Gupta | 6 mins read | 20 September 2023

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Paper, scissors, code – A creative and affordable approach to learning computational thinking

Krithik Ranjan, in his article, shares a creative innovation in learning computational thinking through paper-based animation.

By Krithik Ranjan | 6 mins read | 16 September 2023

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Computational thinking in India

In his essay titled “Computational thinking in India,” Aswin Jayakumar shares details regarding various initiatives by a range of stakeholders in this space.

By Aswin Jayakumar | 14 mins read | 13 September 2023

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Broadening access and participation in computer science education across India

In their essay, Divya Joseph and Bobby Whyte discuss ways of bridging the digital divide in and through computer science education in India by broadening access and deepening participation.