Computational modeling at school
1.
Foreworda. Introduction to the book and its purpose
b. The importance of computational modeling in education
c. The importance of simulations in education
2. The History and Evolution of Computational Modeling
Origins and evolution of the LOGO language
Development of programming languages oriented towards education
3. Fundamentals of computational modeling
Definition and basic concepts in modeling
Advantages and challenges of using models in teaching
4. Computational modeling in the classroom
Pedagogical approaches to teaching modeling
Benefits of modeling for developing critical and analytical thinking
Modeling approaches: agent-based modeling
Strategies to integrate modeling into the school curriculum
5. StarLogo NOVA as a Computational Modeling Tool
Sample Learning goals for activities in SLNOVA
Educational resources and support materials
Case studies and practical examples
6. Designing New Modeling Challenges
How to design effective activities and challenges
Assessing and providing feedback on students’ models
Encouraging collaboration and teamwork