Catapult: Computational Thinking, Programming, Logic, and Technology for K-12 Students
The goal of the UW CATAPULT project is to introduce elementary and middle-school children to Computational Thinking and Programming, Logic, and Technology. With the help of UW students, we are teaching children how to decompose problems and to develop computational algorithms. We are also teaching the children how to program with Scratch, a kid-friendly environment that enables beginners to create interactive art, stories, and games.
Outcomes
Since 2008, we have taught computational thinking and Scratch at semester-long weekly after-school clubs to thousands of children at approximately 20 different MMSD schools and the Madison Children's Museum. We have also led workshops at Wisconsin public libraries and participated in Family Science Nights.
Focus Areas
Project Leader
Andrea Arpaci-Dusseau
Associate Professor
- Department/Unit
- Computer Sciences
- School or College
- College of Letters & Science