3 papers
physics.soc-ph2020
Mapping computational thinking mindsets between educational levels with cognitive network science
Massimo Stella, Anastasiya Kapuza, Catherine Cramer +1
Computational thinking is a way of reasoning about the world in terms of data. This mindset channels number crunching toward an ambition to discover knowledge through logic, models…
physics.ed-ph2018
NiCE Teacher Workshop: Engaging K-12 Teachers in the Development of Curricular Materials That Utilize Complex Networks Concepts
Emma K. Towlson, Lori Sheetz, Ralucca Gera +4
Our educational systems must prepare students for an increasingly interconnected future, and teachers require equipping with modern tools, such as network science, to achieve this.…
cs.CY2017
NetSciEd: Network Science and Education for the Interconnected World
Hiroki Sayama, Catherine Cramer, Lori Sheetz +1
This short article presents a summary of the NetSciEd (Network Science and Education) initiative that aims to address the need for curricula, resources, accessible materials, and t…