On May 13, at 4:00 p.m., a session of the ISEP Webinars will take place, organized by the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP).

This webinar, presented by Bjarnheiður Kristinsdóttir, is titled “Computational thinking tasks for the mathematics’ classroom – developing design principles.”  

To access the webinar, please click here.

Abstract 

As computational thinking becomes increasingly integrated into school mathematics, educators face the challenge of designing tasks that foster computational thinking skills without compromising mathematical depth. Building on findings from the EU Colette project and ongoing collaborative work on developing curriculum support materials for the Icelandic national curriculum (Grades 1 to 10), in this workshop, we will discuss the development of design principles for such tasks, addressing a key question: what criteria are needed to create tasks that are both mathematically meaningful and effective in developing students’ computational thinking skills? These design principles may provide a roadmap for educators and curriculum designers to foster inclusive and meaningful computational thinking experiences in the mathematics classroom.

Short Bio

Bjarnheiður Kristinsdóttir (Bea) is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education at the University of Iceland. Her research focuses on task design and classroom practices that promote student engagement and communication. She is actively involved in international collaborative projects, with a particular focus on the use of dynamic geometry software and formative assessment strategies, as well as the development of teacher education courses and the facilitation of classroom discussions. One example of her work in task design is the development of “silent video tasks”, short animated videos for which students record their own narratives, which have shown potential to reduce language barriers and increase accessibility for all learners.