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UNINA9910796534203321 |
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Autore |
Beecher Karl |
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Titolo |
Computational thinking : a beginner's guide to problem-solving and programming / / Karl Beecher |
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Swindon, UK : , : BCS : the Chartered Institute for IT, , [2017] |
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©2017 |
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1-5231-1687-0 |
1-78017-366-0 |
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[1st edition] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
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Computer science - Study and teaching |
Computer programming - Study and teaching |
Computational learning theory |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Computational thinking (CT) is a timeless, transferable skill that enables you to think more clearly and logically, as well as a way to solve specific problems. With this book you'll learn to apply computational thinking in the context of software development to give you a head start on the road to becoming an experienced and effective programmer. Beginning with the core ideas of computational thinking, with this book you'll build up an understanding of the practical problem-solving approach and explore how computational thinking aids good practice in programming, complete with a full guided example. ----- 'A scholarly book albeit written from a pragmatic perspective distilling the knowledge and expertise of an experienced software developer into a form that is accessible for beginners. It's engaging exercises and comprehensive references make it an invaluable learning resource. I would recommend it to anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of computational thinking and best practice in modern software development.' Professor Cornelia Boldyreff, University of Greenwich ----- 'This book will prove an excellent companion to more general texts on Computing, especially for teachers |
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who are new to the subject. And with exercises at the end of each chapter, there is much to challenge students also. Highly recommended.' Terry Freedman , independent education technology writer and consultant, and publisher of the ICT and Computing in Education website at www.ictineducation.org ----- 'A ‘must-read’ for students embarking on their first major projects, and any teacher stepping up to the challenge of teaching Computing at school. This is not just a book about programming, more a template for teaching. Karl Beecher speaks in plain English. Incisive insight and practical advice, standing independent of the Python exemplars used, predicated as it is on a holistic understanding of the subject terrain.' Roger Davies, Director of IT, Queen Elizabeth School, and Editor, Computing At School, Tenderfoot Training Project |
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UNINA9910971003003321 |
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Broadband : bringing home the bits / / Committee on Broadband Last Mile Technology, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council |
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Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, c2002 |
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9786610184026 |
9780309170246 |
0309170249 |
9781280184024 |
1280184027 |
9780309508964 |
0309508967 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (336 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Computer network resources |
Broadband communication systems |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Abstract""; ""Summary and Recommendations""; ""1 Setting the Stage""; ""2 What Is Broadband?""; ""3 Broadband Applications and Content""; ""4 Technology Options and Economic Factors""; ""5 Broadband Policy and Regulation""; ""Bibliography""; ""A Broadband Technologies""; ""B A Brief History of Telecommunications Regulation""; ""C List of White Papers Received""; ""D Biographies of Committee Members""; ""E List of Acronyms"" |
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Broadband communication expands our opportunities for entertainment, e-commerce and work at home, health care, education, and even e-government. It can make the Internet more useful to more people. But it all hinges on higher capacity in the oefirst mile or oelast mile that connects the user to the larger communications network. That connection is often adequate for large organizations such as universities or corporations, but enhanced connections to homes are needed to reap the full social and economic promise. Broadband: Bringing Home the Bits provides a contemporary snapshot of technologies, strategies, and policies for improving our communications and information infrastructure. It explores the potential benefits of broadband, existing and projected demand, progress and failures in deployment, competition in the broadband industry, and costs and who pays them. Explanations of broadband (TM)s alphabet soup " HFC, DSL, FTTH, and all the rest " are included as well. The report (TM)s finding and recommendations address regulation, the roles of communities, needed research, and other aspects, including implications for the Telecommunications Act of 1996. |
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