3. Personal Background Name: Chin-Sung Lin Academic Background: BSEE, MSEE, MST Working Experience: Research, Hardware Design Engineer & Teacher Teaching Experience: Math, Physics & Technology Current Courses: Computational Thinking, Regents Physics, Robotics & Engineering Design, and Advanced STEM Research

4. Computational Thinking (CT) The thought processes involved in formulating problems and their solutions so that the solutions are represented in a form that can be effectively carried out by an information-processing agent. [Cuny, Snyder, Wing 2010] A problem solving method that uses computer science techniques.

5. CT Essential Questions

6. X 35124 35124 13524 12354 12345 Computer Anatomy Binary World Logic Gates Digital Circuits Computational Algorithms Programming Mobile Apps

7. 1 Computer Purchasing Project

8. 2 Decoding Project

9. 3 Logic Gates Project

10. 4 Logic Circuits Design Project

11. 5 Algorithms for Skyscrapers Project

12. 6 Algorithms for Data Analysis Project

13. 7 Digital Artist Project

14. 8 Mobile Applications Project

15. Course Features One semester, class: 3 days/week, work: 5 days/week Project-based/problem-based learning with strong support Dynamic content, fast pace, and real-world setting Group project, team spirit, and individual accountability Independent planning, studying, and time management

16. Unit Projects Unit Projects are the core learning experience in this course. Unit projects are complex and need at least 5 – 10 hours to finish. Lecture Presentations are preparing you to do the projects. Homework and quizzes are leading to the projects. Project worksheets provide detail instructions. Each student needs to be ready to present your project. Email me the deliverable with a subject following the format: period, group number, project name (e.g. Subject: Period 2, Group 2, Unit Project 1: Computer Purchasing Project)

17. Instructional Resources Class Website – http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=616584 (period 2) http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=616584 – http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=616585 (period 3) http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=616585

18. Grading Policy Homework Assignments (HW)(10 pts) Tests/Quizzes (QZ)(20 pts) Class/Lab Participation and Results (CL)(10 pts) Project Deliverables and Presentations (PR)(60 pts) Weighting Factor of Individual Contribution (WF) (0 ~ 100)* Your Grade = PR x WF % + HW + QZ + CL Paper assignment due in the beginning of the class on due day Electronic assignment due by the midnight on due day

19. Computer Resource Each student is assigned a specific MacBook Air™ laptop. Each group is assigned a Lenovo™ Windows™ laptop. Be aware that more than 5 classes are sharing the same laptops! Use computer resource only for class work ONLY. Use computer resource in a safe and responsible way. Backup your work through email / USB flash everyday. Reshelf your laptop and plug in the power in a designated way. After school use of computer are ONLY limited to the lab.

20. Course Expectations Preview the lesson before coming to the class. Attend class on time and ready to work. Actively participate in class and taking notes. Respect your classmates and their right to learn. Work as a team with your partner. Complete and submit assignments on time. Review the current lesson after the class. Academic integrity per school policy.

21. Open Lab & Technical-Help Open Lab: 2 nd period, (Tue. & Thur.) (Room 417) Tech Support: 1 th period (everyday) (Room 417) After School Tech-Lab: Project groups that need technical advice, access computer resource, tools, or work on their projects may come to the lab (Room 201/417) on Mon. through Fri.

22. HW: Student Information Form Go to homework section of class website and find the student info form – Fill in your basic information – Inventory your computer skills – Contemplate your short-term (class) & long-term (academic/career) goals – Let me know your issues and concerns about learning – Share your expectations with the class [The assignment due tomorrow, 02/04/2016]

23. HW: Grouping Choose your partner (two students per group), and email me your period, group name, and names of group members (e.g., Subject: CT Period 2, LOTR - Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee) [The assignment due Friday, 02/05/2016]

24. Q & A