On August 14, 2018, Prof. Dr. Martin Erwig will give a talk about "Teaching Computing Without Coding" in the context of the SFB 901.
Abstract:
Since computation routinely happens outside of machines, it can be explained through everyday situations and stories, without the need to understand any programming language. This is the idea behind the Story Programming approach to teaching computational and algorithmic thinking skills. In this talk I will explain this approach using examples from Hansel and Gretel and Indiana Jones. I will also report on a pilot study performed at Oregon State University that examined the use of Story Programming in a computer science orientation course to determine if it is a viable alternative to the code-focused way of teaching.