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The fifth annual conference organised by CSpathshala on Computational Thinking in Schools, CTiS2023 on 7th and 8th July, 2023 at IISER, Pune and hosted by City Pride School, Pune and SCTR’s PICT ACM Student Chapter (PASC). The conference addressed the theme Enhancing teacher preparation for integrating computational thinking. We had over 200 participants at IISER Pune across 10 states and 2300+ participants online across 21 states and 5 countries (Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Singapore and Switzerland).

The CTiS (Computational Thinking in Schools) conference is an annual event organised by the ACM, India (Association for Computing Machinery, India) and the CSpathshala community. It aims to bring together teachers, educators and researchers to discuss issues of curriculum, pedagogy, policy and implementation, related to bringing computational thinking to schools.

CSpathshala is an ACM India initiative to bring a modern computing curriculum to Indian schools. In the National Education Policy 2020 and in many countries across the world, Computational Thinking (CT) has been identified as one of the essential skills to be developed in children during the school years. It advances the notion that the Mathematics and Science behind Computer Science go far beyond the simple ability to use computers and programming languages, and can be taught and discussed in schools even without the use of computers. The first CTiS conference was held in Pune in April 2019, the second and third conferences were held as virtual events in October 2020 and CSpathshala is an ACM India initiative to bring a modern computing curriculum to Indian schools. In the National Education Policy 2020 and in many countries across the world, Computational Thinking (CT) has been identified as one of the essential skills to be developed in children during the school years. It advances the notion that the Mathematics and Science behind Computer Science go far beyond the simple ability to use computers and programming languages, and can be taught and discussed in schools even without the use of computers. The first CTiS conference was held in Pune in April 2019, the second and third conferences were held as virtual events in October 2020 and September 2021 respectively. Last year the fourth annual conference was held at IISER Pune in hybrid mode. The 4th conference saw participation of 300 participants in person at IISER Pune and Tribal Welfare Schools, Nagpur with 2,000+ online participation from 18 states in India and 7 countries (US, UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, Finland). All four conferences were greatly successful and were well received by teachers and educators.

CTiS2023 provided a platform for 60+ teachers, educators and experts to share their best practices as well as challenges faced in implementing computational thinking in education. We were privileged to have the Keynote Address by Tim Bell, University of Canterbury, New Zealand on Teaching Computer Science – Unplugged. We also had interesting sessions by Juraj Hromkovic & Regula Lacher, ETH Zurich, Switzerland for the Invited Talk on The Three Roots of Computer Science and a Workshop Session by Teaching CT from kindergarten to high school in a spiral curriculum. Interesting teacher presentations across various thematic areas from 10 states in India and also poster presentations and exhibits of CT unplugged activities and games were important highlights of the conference.

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Day 1Day 2
Session
Topic
Invited Talk

  • 9:30 to 10:00am

    Inauguration
    Welcome OC Chair CSpathshala Overview
    PC Chairs’ report:

    youtube Recorded Video

    Deepali Sawai , Vipul Shah, Jonaki Ghosh

  • 10:00 to 11:00am

    Teaching Computer Science – Unplugged
    Keynote Address

    youtube Recorded Video

    Tim Bell
    University of Canterbury, New Zealand

  • 11:00 to 11:30am

    Tea

  • 11:30 to 12:30pm

    The Three Roots of Computer Science
    Invited Talk


    youtube Recorded Video

    Juraj Hromkovic & Regula Lacher,
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland

  • 12:30pm to 2:00pm

    Lunch

  • 2:00 to 3:00pm

    Teaching CT from kindergarten to high school in a spiral curriculum
    Workshop Session

    youtube Recorded Video

    Juraj Hromkovic & Regula Lacher,
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland

  • 3:00 to 4:00pm

    Session I: CT based unplugged activities in the classroom

    1. CT based unplugged activities in classroom – 2 Board Games

    2. चला शिकूया खेळातून संस्कृत भाषेतील वाक्यरचना

    3. Building Computational Thinking Skills through projects embedded in the local environment

    4. Unplugged AI (Artificial Intelligence) activity for face recognition

    5. Unplugged activity to teach concept of looping and conditions using
    computational Thinking

    6. Teaching Computer Network through computational thinking

    7. Mind Washing Machine in CT Room Activity


    All Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Kavita Shinde, Walnut School, Fursungi
    Language: English

    Bhakti V Mohole, City Pride School, Nigdi
    Language: marathi

    P Jayapalappa, Foundation for Education, Ecology and Livelihood (FEEL) Kaigal education and environment program Krishnamurti foundation India – Kaigal.
    Language: Telugu

    Sneha Umbarkar, Dr.Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Ganeshnagar,Pune
    Language: English

    Amruta Dike Mrs. Afrin Usmani, Mr. Mihir Sawai, City Pride School, Nigdi
    Language: English

    Mrs. Manisha Shinde, Mrs. Poonam Kandekar, Mrs. Poonam More
    ,City Pride School, Moshi.
    Language: English

    Viralben Pruthvisigh Chaudhary Dinesh Kumar Prajapati (assistant), Shri Sundhiya Kumar Primary School, Taluka Vadnagar, Jilla Mehsana
    Language: Gujarati

  • 4:00 to 4:30pm

    Tea

  • 4:30 to 5pm

    Session I: CT and Inclusion

    1.CT activities for visually impaired

    2. Computational Thinking skills for Children with Special Needs

    3. Computational Thinking for Students with Special Needs
    -An experience from NAB

    4.Equation Game

    5.RACE TO 10 (CARD GAME)

    6.Use of CT in helping visual impairment


    All Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Nabin Kumar Behera, The Welfare, School for the Blind, Ranipatna
    Language: English

    Pushpa Madhwal Kala Negi, Ila Pandey, Saksham, Noida
    Language: English

    Jyoti Naula Pooja Naula, NAB-Uttarakhand
    Language: English

    Ms. Regina, TELC School for the Blind, Thirupathur, Sivagangai.
    Language: tamil

    Ms. Sagaya Christina, Govt Elementary School for the Visually Impaired,
    Uliyampalayam, Thondamuthur,
    Language: tamil

    Mrs. Renuka Ksheersagar Mrs. Nalini Bhajbhuje,
    School of Scholars, Beltarodi, Nagpur
    Language: English

  • 5:00 to 5:15pm

    Session I: Bebras Challenge

    1. Introducing Bebras Challenge to Enhance Computational
    Thinking in School

    2.Bebras Challenge


    youtube Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Mayur Manohar Dalvi, Shree Mahalasa Narayani High School, Verna Goa
    Language: English

    Subhalaxmi Rout, Santwana ,Tata steel foundation
    Language: English

  • 5:15 to 5:30pm

    Session I: CT and Sustainability

    1. Teaching Garbage Management Using Computational Thinking to Middle School Students

    2. Computational thinking – First step towards Innovation.
    Adaptability and Accessibility in school for all


    youtube Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Smitha Rani K S , Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tripunithura
    Language: English

    Sunita Maurya, Namrata Moharir
    School of Scholars, Beltarodi, Nagpur
    Language: English

  • 5:30 to 6:30pm

    Tea & Exhibition and Demonstration of CT activities

  • 7:00pm onwards

    Conference Dinner

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Session
Topic
Invited Talk

  • 9:00 to 10:30am

    Panel Discussion:
    Computational Thinking and K-12 Education:
    The Way Forward.


    youtube Recorded Video

    Chair: Vipul Shah
    Panelists:
    Vishnu Agnohtri, Genwise, Bengaluru
    Mukesh Kumar, Delhi Public School R K Puram
    Varathkanth E, EI
    Rita Panse, School of Scholars, Wanadongri, Nagpur

  • 10:30 to 11:00am

    Tea

  • 11:00 to 11:15pm

    Session II: CT and Coding

    1. Enhancing Computational Thinking in Students through
    Simulation and Simulation Tools

    2. Computational Thinking in Coding


    youtube Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Parvathy M
    Global public School, Kochi.
    Language: English

    Dipalee Badiger, City Pride School, Ravet.
    Language: English

  • 11:15 to 12:30pm

    Session II: CT and Math

    1.ગણિત ણિષયમ ાં કોમ્પ્યુટેશનલ થીંકીંગ

    2.Integrating computational thinking in Senior Secondary

    3. Applications of systematic Listing and counting in Basic Operation in Primary Classes

    4. Activities to enhance CT skills

    5. Mentees understanding for construction of quadrilaterals

    6. CT in explaining ROTATIONAL SYMMETRY

    7. Abstraction discussion about a puzzle

    8. APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY


    All Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Yogesh Sharma, Pay center school thermal, ta. Galteshwar,
    Language: Gujarati

    Prachitee Dharmadhikari
    School of Scholars, Amravati
    Language: English

    Mrs. Kanchan Janotkar Mrs. Pravina Kamble, School of Scholars, Wardha
    Language: English

    Anita Pawar Ashwini Utkhede, Rajshree Saraf
    School of Scholars, KK, Akola
    Language: English

    Dr.M.Kalpana, B.Chamundeswari,
    Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Gurukulam for Girls
    Valmikipuram,
    Language: English

    Suvarchala. V, Ch. Vani, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Gurukulam, Kuntamukkala, Language: English

    Visweswararao. J PGT maths K,Rama Murthy,PGT maths,R .Vijaya Kumar,TGT Maths, Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR GURUKULAM ,KOLLIVALASA, SRIKAKULAM DIST.
    Language: English

    C.RECHAL VANI, DR.BRAG, SULLURPET.
    Language: English

  • 12:30 to 2:00pm

    Lunch

  • 2:00 to 2:30pm

    Session III: CT and Science

    1. Play with the Ray to understand the ray diagrams

    2. Developing CT skills through Projects in Science

    3. OBSERVATION OF VENATION IN DIFFERENT LEAVES

    4.ADOPTION OF PLANTS TO THE CHILDREN


    youtubeAll Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Mrs. Shweta Bhamare Divya Roy, City Pride School, Nigdi
    Language: English

    Mrs. Vrushali Borkar ,
    School of scholars , Yavatmal
    Language: English

    R.MANASA M S S PRAKASHINI, APSWREIS, KUMARADEVAM AT KOVVURU
    Language: English

    P JHANSI LAKSHMI, APSWR SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE FOR GIRLS,
    SINGARAYAKONDA, PRAKASAM DT.
    Language: English

  • 2:30 to 3:00pm

    Session III: CT and Social Science

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    3. महुावरों को समझना और उनका प्रयोग |

    Session III: CT and Social Science

    4. Political regimes around the world

    5. Social Science


    All Recorded Video

    Presentation of abstracts by the teachers

    Snehal Sahasrabudhe-Kulkarni ,
    Dr.Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Ganeshnagar,Pune
    Language: marathi

    Sudhir Kumar Jain, KV No. 2 Indore
    Language: hindi

    Jayashri Narayankar , Dr.Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Ganeshnagar,Pune
    Language: Hindi

    Mrs Karuna Galgale, Mr. Utsab Banerjee
    School of Scholars, Beltarod,Nagpur
    Language: English

    Neeraja, DR.B.R Ambedkar gurukulam Pathaetham
    Language: English

  • 3:00 to 4:00pm

    Session IV: Organisations

    1. Complex computational concepts into enjoyable learning experiences with the help of Music.

    2. Facilitating development of Computational Thinking Skills in the Students with
    Special Needs (Divyang) and Empowering them with Problem Solving Skills

    3.Stack it Up

    4. Focusing on CT based Problem Solving leads to driving Social Sensitivity to
    mainstream society.

    5. Integrating computational thinking in the school curriculum via
    STEM Education

    6.Leveraging Traditional Games for CT education

    7. Think like a coder : Teaching computational thinking through children’s books


    All Recorded Video

    Sumant Deore, Zilha Parishad Primary School, Nande,Tal-Mulshi,Pune.
    Language: English

    Devendraprasad C. Kuvelkar Ms. Megha Nayak,
    , Dr. Vijay Menino Jesus Borges, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa.
    Language: English

    Adithi Iyer , Center For Creative Learning,
    IIT Gandhinagar.
    Language: English

    Abhijit Manwatkar Reena Gupta, Pi Jam Foundation, Pune
    Language: English

    Ankish Tirpude Ashok Rupner
    Smt. Indrani Balan Science Activity Centre,
    IISER Pune
    Language: English

    Sruti Srinivasa Ragavan , Department of Computer Science, IIT Kanpur
    Language: English

    Vidhi SInghal, Kinder Koder
    Language: English

  • 4:00pm-4:15pm

    Closing


    youtube Recorded Video

  • 4:15pm-5:00pm

    Tea and exhibition

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speakers

Juraj Hromkovič,

Professor of Information Technology and Education at ETH Zurich

Juraj Hromkovič, is Professor of Information Technology and Education at ETH Zurich. His research and

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Regula Lacher

Director of ABZ

Regula Lacher is also at ETH Zurich and she is the Director of ABZ, a

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Tim Bell

Professor in Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Canterbury

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In response to the call for abstracts for CTiS2023, 200+ abstracts were received. The submissions were reviewed by the conference program committee. Originality as well as clarity of ideas presented were the primary criteria for an abstract to be selected for final presentation. The selected abstracts for CTiS2023 are listed below:

Sr. No Author Co-Author Schools/Group City/District State Title

1

Jayashri Narayankar

–

Dr.Kalmadi Shamarao High School,
Ganeshnagar,Pune

Pune

Maharashtra

महुावरों को समझना और उनका प्रयोग |

2

Yogesh Sharma

–

Pay Center School Thermal,
Ta. Galteshwar,

Kheda

Gujarat

ગણિત ણિષયમ ાં કોમ્પ્યુટેશનલ થીંકીંગ

3

Abhijit Manwatkar

Reena Gupta

Pi Jam Foundation,
Pune

Pune

Maharashtra

Focusing On Ct Based Problem
Solving Leads To Driving
Social Sensitivity To
Mainstream
Society.

4

Adithi Iyer

–

Center For Creative Learning,
Iit Gandhinagar.

Gandhinagar

Gujarat

Stack It Up

5

Amruta Dike

Mrs. Afrin Usmani,
Mr. Mihir Sawai

City Pride School,
Nigdi

Pune

Maharashtra

Unplugged Activity To
Teach Concept Of Looping
And Conditions Using
Computational Thinking

6

Anita Pawar

Ashwini Utkhede,
Rajshree Saraf

School Of Scholars,
Kk, Akola

Akola

Maharashtra

Activities To Enhance
Ct Skills

7

Ankish Tirpude

Ashok Rupner

Smt. Indrani Balan
Science Activity Centre,
Iiser Pune

Pune

Maharashtra

Integrating Computational
Thinking In The
School Curriculum Via
Stem Education

8

Bhakti V Mohole

–

City Pride School,
Nigdi

Pune

Maharashtra

चला शिकूया खेळातून
संस्कृत भाषेतील वाक्यरचना

9

C.Rechal Vani

–

Dr.Brag, Sullurpet.

Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh

Applications Of
Trigonometry

10

Devendraprasad C.
Kuvelkar

Ms. Megha Nayak,
Dr. Vijay Menino
Jesus Borges

Directorate Of Technical
Education, Government
Of Goa.

Goa

Goa

Facilitating Development Of
Computational Thinking Skills
In The Students With
Special Needs (Divyang) And
Empowering Them With
Problem Solving Skills

11

Dipalee Badiger

–

City Pride School,
Ravet.

Pune

Maharashtra

Computational Thinking
In Coding

12

Dr.M.Kalpana,
B.Chamundeswari,

–

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
Gurukulam For Girls
Valmikipuram,

Annamayya

Andhra Pradesh

Mentees Understanding
For Construction Of
Quadrilaterals

13

Jayapal

–

Foundation For Education,
Ecology And Livelihood
(Feel) Kaigal Education And
Environment Program Krishnamurti
Foundation India – Kaigal.

Kaigal

Tamil Nadu

–

14

Jyoti Naula

Pooja Naula

Nab-Uttarakhand

Kumaun

Uttarakhand

Computational Thinking
For Students With
Special Needs -An
Experience From Nab

15

Kavita Shinde

–

Walnut School,
Fursungi

Pune

Maharashtra

Ct Based Unplugged
Activities In Classroom
– 2 Board Games

16

Mayur Manohar Dalvi

–

Shree Mahalasa Narayani
High School,
Verna Goa

Goa

Goa

Introducing Bebras Challenge
To Enhance Computational
Thinking In School

17

Mrs Karuna Galgale,

Mr. Utsab Banerjee

School Of Scholars,
Beltarod,Nagpur

Nagpur

Maharashtra

Political Regimes
Around The World

18

Mrs. Kanchan Janotkar

Mrs. Pravina Kamble

School Of Scholars,
Wardha

Wardha

Maharashtra

Applications Of Systematic
Listing And Counting
In Basic Operation In
Primary Classes

19

Mrs. Manisha Shinde,

Mrs. Poonam Kandekar,
Mrs. Poonam More

City Pride School, Moshi.

Pune

Maharashtra

Teaching Computer Network
Through Computational
Thinking

20

Mrs. Renuka Ksheersagar

Mrs. Nalini Bhajbhuje,

School Of Scholars,
Beltarodi, Nagpur

Nagpur

Maharashtra

Use Of Ct In Helping
Visual Impairment

21

Mrs. Rita Panse

–

School Of Scholars,
Wanadongri, Nagpur.

Nagpur

Maharashtra

Computational Thinking
Involved In Designing
A Model Of Hydrocarbons
(Grade X )

22

Mrs. Shweta Bhamare

Divya Roy

City Pride School,
Nigdi

Pune

Maharashtra

Play With The
Ray To Understand
The Ray Diagrams

23

Mrs. Vrushali Borkar

–

School Of Scholars ,
Yavatmal

Yavatmal

Maharashtra

Developing Ct Skills
Through Projects
In Science

24

Ms. Regina

–

Telc School For
The Blind, Thirupathur,
Sivagangai.

Thirupathur,
Sivagangai

Tamil Nadu

–

25

Ms. Sagaya Christina

–

Govt Elementary School
For The Visually
Impaired, Uliyampalayam,
Thondamuthur,

Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu

Race To 10
(Card Game)

26

Nabin Kumar Behera

–

The Welfare, School
For The Blind,
Ranipatna

Ranipatna

Odisha

Ct Activities For
Visually Impaired

27

Neeraja

–

Dr.B.R Ambedkar
Gurukulam Pathaetham

Srikakulam

Andhra Pradesh

Social Science

28

P Jhansi Lakshmi

–

Apswr School And
Junior College For
Girls, Singarayakonda,
Prakasam Dt.

Prakasam

Andhra Pradesh

Adoption Of Plants
To The Children

29

Parvathy M

–

Global Public School,
Kochi.

Kochi

Kerala

Enhancing Computational
Thinking In Students
Through Simulation And
Simulation Tools

30

Prachitee Dharmadhikari

–

School Of Scholars,
Amravati

Amravati

Maharashtra

Integrating Computational
Thinking In Senior
Secondary

31

Pushpa Madhwal

Kala Negi,
Ila Pandey,

Saksham, Noida

Noida

Uttar Pradesh

Computational Thinking
Skills For Children
With Special Needs

32

R.Manasa

M S S Prakashini

Apswreis, Kumaradevam
At Kovvuru

East Godavari

Andhra Pradesh

Observation Of Venation
In Different Leaves

33

Smitha Rani K S

–

Chinmaya Vidyalaya,
Tripunithura

Ernakulam

Kerala

Teaching Garbage
Management Using Computational
Thinking To Middle
School Students

34

Sneha Umbarkar

–

Dr.Kalmadi Shamarao
High School,
Ganeshnagar,Pune

Pune

Maharashtra

Unplugged Ai
(Artificial Intelligence)
Activity For Face
Recognition

35

Snehal
Sahasrabudhe-Kulkarni

–

Dr.Kalmadi Shamarao
High School,
Ganeshnagar,Pune

pune

Maharashtra

संृत भाषत ेील उारणाच े मह

36

Sruti Srinivasa
Ragavan

–

Department Of Computer
Science, Iit
Kanpur

kanpur

Uttar Pradesh

Leveraging Traditional
Games For Ct
Education

37

Subhalaxmi Rout

–

Tata Steel
Foundation

–

Odisha

Bebras
Challenge

38

Sudhir Kumar
Jain

–

Kv No.
2 Indore

Indore

Madhya Pradesh

–

39

Sumant Deore

–

Zilha Parishad
Primary School,
Nande,Tal-Mulshi,
Pune.

Mulshi

Maharashtra

Complex Computational
Concepts Into
Enjoyable Learning
Experiences With The
Help Of Music.

40

Sunita Maurya

Namrata Moharir

School Of Scholars,
Beltarodi, Nagpur

Nagpur

Maharashtra

Computational Thinking – First Step
Towards Innovation.
Sub- Topic: Adaptability
And Accessibility In School
For All

41

Suvarchala.
V, Ch. Vani.

–

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Gurukulam,
Kuntamukkala,

Ntr

Andhra Pradesh

Ct In Explaining
Rotational Symmetry

42

Vidhi Singhal

–

Kinder Koder

Singapore

Singapore

Think Like A
Coder : Teaching
Computational Thinking
Through Children’s
Books

43

Viralben Pruthvisigh
Chaudhary

Dinesh Kumar
Prajapati
(Assistant)

Shri Sundhiya Kumar
Primary School,
Taluka Vadnagar,
Jilla Mehsana

Mehsana

Gujarat

Mind Washing Machine
In Ct Room
Activity

44

Visweswararao.
J Pgt Maths

K,Rama Murthy,Pgt
Maths,R .Vijaya
Kumar,Tgt Maths

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Gurukulam ,Kollivalasa,
Srikakulam Dist.

Srikakulam

Andhra Pradesh

Abstraction Discussion
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The Computational Thinking program at APSWREIS and the participation of the teachers at CTiS2023 is under the guidance of R Pavana Murthy, ITS Secretary, APSWREIS and N Sanjeev Rao, Joint Secretary(Academics), APSWREIS, Dept. of Social Welfare, GoAP. For CTiS2023 we received 66 abstracts which were from a mix of Math, Science, Social Studies and language teachers from Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Schools. After the first round of reviews by the Program Committee members 23 teachers were selected for presentation at the Regional CTiS2023 on 24th May 2023. 19 teachers presented their experiences of implementation and integration of CT in their subjects. We had R Ramanujam, IMSc Chennai (Retd.) & Azim Premji University, Krithika, Azim Premji University, Bangalore and Sonia Garcha, CSpathshala to review these presentations. The selected teachers will present at CTiS2023 to be held on 7th and 8th July 2023.

Chandra Prakash Bhakuni Fellow, Academics and K Rithvic Fellow, Skill Development organised the Chai pe Charcha session Call for Abstracts with participation of 600+ principals and teachers and encouraged the teachers to submit the abstracts and organise the Online Regional Conference.

Variations in the CT with respect to the discipline, activities and level of the children were clearly shown in the range of presentations. It varies from language to math to social science to science. They made use of locally available resources and contextualized activities for seeding the thinking process through activities based on computation, among the children. Many presenters created an environment for the children to observe things, compare and discuss them.

Sr. No Author Co-Author Schools/Group

1

Smt.Dr.I.Sreedevi,

–

District Coordinator,
Apswrei Society,

2

Dhanalakshmi

–

Meghadrigedda Apswries
School Vsp

3

Annapurna Anand

–

Apswrs Bapatla

4

K.Sanyasi Naidu

–

Apswreis,Devarapalli,
Anakapalli.

5

Dr.M.Kalpana,
B.Chamundeswari,

–

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
Gurukulam For Girls
Valmikipuram,

6

D.Satya Vani

K.Jnana Prasunamva

Dr. B.R.Ambedkar
Gurukulam Kakumanu
At Returu

7

Jalli Ruth Mary

S. Geetha Kalyani,
K. Snehalatha

Apswreis Challapalli

8

Suvarchala. V,
Ch. Vani

–

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Gurukulam, Kuntamukkala,

9

E. L Jyothi

Srinivasulu,
P. Srikanth,
U.V.Suresh

Dr, B. R. Ambedkar
Gurkulum Gurazala
School, Palnadu(Dt)

10

Visweswararao. J
Pgt Maths

K,Rama Murthy,
Pgt Maths,R
.Vijaya Kumar,
Tgt Maths

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Gurukulam ,Kollivalasa,
Srikakulam Dist.

11

C.Rechal Vani

–

Dr.Brag,
Sullurpet.

12

K Sanyasi Naidu-

–

Dr.B R Ambedkar
Gurukulam (B)
Devarapalli

13

Suvarchala. V,
Ch. Vani.

–

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Gurukulam, Kuntamukkala,
Ntr

14

R.Manasa

M S S
Prakashini

Apswreis, Kumaradevam
At Kovvuru

15

K Meena Sai

K.Jnana
Prasunamba

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
Gurukulam Kakumanu
At Guntur

16

Muggulla S L
Deepti

–

Apswreis,V
Kotturu,Tuni,
Kakinada,Andhra
Pradesh

17

P Jhansi Lakshmi

–

Apswr School And
Junior College For
Girls, Singarayakonda,
Prakasam Dt.

18

P Srinivasarao

–

Apswr School And
Junior College For
Boys, Velugonda, Konakanamitla
Mandal, Prakasam Dt.

19

G.V.S S.
Katyayani Devi

P.Revathi ,
T. Usharani

Dr B.R Ambedkar
Gurukulam (G)
Nandigam

20

Neeraja

–

Dr.B.R Ambedkar
Gurukulam Pathaetham

21

A.Udayasree

–

Dr.Bracswr
Jr College For
Girls Kurugunta

22

T.Rukmini

M. Lavanya,
D. Sonia

Dr.Br. Ambedkar
Gurukulams, Chinnachowk

23

S. David Raju

–

Apswreis Boys
Yedlapadu

24

Palnati Sandhya

–

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
Gurukulam Tadikonds
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For CTiS2023 we received 36 abstracts which were from a mix of Math, Science, Social Studies and language teachers from Meghe Group of Schools. After the first round of reviews by the Program Committee members 20 teachers were selected for presentation at the Regional CTiS2023 on 27th May 2023. 18 teachers presented their experiences of implementation and integration of CT in their subjects. We had Ms. Abha Meghe, Director and R Ramanujam, IMSc Chennai (Retd.) & Azim Premji University give their opening remarks. Krithika, Azim Premji University, Bangalore, Vinit Kapoor and Sonia Garcha, CSpathshala reviewed these presentations. The selected teachers will present at CTiS2023 to be held on 7th and 8th July 2023.

The teachers shared activities implemented, challenges faced and the student experiences in the presentations. Going beyond the school curriculum and classroom activities, engaging the students using creativity and innovation across various subjects was showcased during the conference. The teachers were mentored by Geeta Ghormade, Pratiksha Mujumdar and Sabitha Vinod from the Meghe Group of Schools.

Sr.No Author Co-Author Schools/Group

1

Mrs .Jaishree
Thakur

Miss.Shital
Manohar

School Of Scholars,
Atrey Layout,
Nagpur, Maharashtra.

2

Mrs. Swati
Madhav Ranade

–

School Of Scholars,
Atrey Layout,
Nagpur, Maharashtra.

3

Mrs.Bhavana
Prashant Borekar

–

School Of Scholars,
Atrey Layout,
Nagpur, Maharashtra.

4

Mrs. Rita Panse

–

School Of Scholars,
Wanadongri, Nagpur.

5

Ashwini Utkhede

Rajshree Saraf

School Of Scholars,
Kk, Akola

6

Mrs.Kishori
Shimpi

Mrs.Vandana Fulzele

School Of Scholars,
Beltarod,Nagpur

7

Mrs. Anagha
Lothe

Ms. Shireen
Qureshi,

School Of Scholars,
Akolakk

8

Mrs Karuna
Galgale,

Mr. Utsab
Banerjee

School Of Scholars,
Beltarod,Nagpur

9

Sunita Maurya

Namrata Moharir

School Of Scholars,
Beltarodi, Nagpur

10

Prachitee
Dharmadhikari

–

School Of Scholars,
Amravati

11

Mrs. Rima
Katole

Mrs. Nupur
Phate

School Of Scholars,
Hudkeshwar, Nagpur

12

Mrs.Shweta
Vivek Kakade

–

School Of Scholars,
Beltarodi, Nagpur

13

Archana Shete

Mamta Kore

School Of Scholars,
Yavatmal

14

Prakash Umap

Satish Bhurawar

School Of Scholars,
Amravati

15

Madhuri Khandar

Shilpa Patil
Suvarna Kale

School Of Scholars,
Amravati

16

Mrs. Vrushali
Borkar

–

School Of Scholars ,
Yavatmal

17

Mrs. Sunita
Bhatia

Sangita Patil

School Of Scholars,
Atreylayout, Nagpur

18

Mrs. Renuka
Ksheersagar

Mrs. Nalini
Bhajbhuje,

School Of Scholars,
Beltarodi, Nagpur

19

Mrs. Kanchan
Janotkar

Mrs. Pravina
Kamble

School Of Scholars,
Wardha

20

Anita Pawar

Ashwini Utkhede,
Rajshree Saraf

School Of Scholars,
Kk, Akola
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Important Dates

Deadline for submissions:  30th April 2023

Notification to authors: 1st June 2023

CSpathshala (https://cspathshala.org) proudly announces the fifth annual conference on Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS2023) on 7th and 8th July, 2023 at IISER, Pune and hosted by City Pride School, Pune. The conference will address the theme Enhancing teacher preparation for integrating computational thinking. It will be held in hybrid format with in-person participation encouraged to the extent possible.

The CTiS (Computational Thinking in Schools) conference is an annual event organised by the ACM, India (Association for Computing Machinery, India) and the CSpathshala community. It aims to bring together teachers, educators and researchers to discuss issues of curriculum, pedagogy, policy and implementation, related to bringing computational thinking to schools.

CSpathshala is an ACM India initiative to bring a modern computing curriculum to Indian schools. In the National Education Policy 2020 and in many countries across the world, Computational Thinking (CT) has been identified as one of the essential skills to be developed in children during the school years. It advances the notion that the Mathematics and Science behind Computer Science go far beyond the simple ability to use computers and programming languages, and can be taught and discussed in schools even without the use of computers. The first CTiS conference was held in Pune in April 2019, the second and third conferences were held as virtual events in October 2020 and September 2021 respectively. Last year the fourth annual conference was held at IISER Pune in hybrid mode. The 4th conference saw participation of 300 participants in person at IISER Pune and Tribal Welfare Schools, Nagpur with 2,000+ online participation from 18 states in India and 7 countries (US, UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, Finland). All four conferences were greatly successful and were well received by teachers and educators.

CTiS2023 aims to provide a platform for teachers, educators and experts to share their best practices as well as challenges faced in implementing computational thinking in education. The discussions will focus on integrating CT activities, both plugged (with the use of computers) and unplugged (without the use of computers) in various school subjects, on student learning outcomes and on disseminating findings of CT based experiments or classroom research conducted by teachers and educators across the country. It is hoped that the deliberations of the conference will enable teachers to become better equipped to integrate CT in their respective classrooms.

The conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions and paper presentations on various themes related to Computational thinking.

Paper Presentation

One of the primary objectives of the CTiS2023 is to elicit the practicing teacher’s views and understanding with regard to CT. Interested participants may send abstracts for paper presentations (not exceeding 1000 words) related to any one of the following themes (though not restricted to these themes). Abstracts may be in English, Hindi or Marathi.

  • CT and Coding
  • CT based unplugged activities in the classroom (in any subject)
  • CT for students with special needs
  • CT in Mathematics Education
  • CT in Science Education
  • CT in Social Science Education
  • CT and sustainability
  • Challenges in integrating CT in the school curriculum
  • Impact of CT activities on student learning
  • Localisation and adaptation of CSpathshala curriculum to suit local needs
  • CT and physical computing

Participants are encouraged to focus their presentation on sharing their own work and experience related to CT. Please refer to the abstract template and samples provided for preparing your abstract. It is recommended to follow the format suggested by these samples.

Deadline for submissions: 30th April 2023
Notification to authors: 1st June 2023

Please send the abstract to ctis2023@cspathshala.org (in DOC or PDF format) by 30th April 2023. The names of all authors, the details of school affiliation and contact details are ESSENTIAL. If a participant feels that s/he needs help and guidance in writing the abstract, s/he may approach the committee.

Review Of Abstracts

The submissions will be reviewed by the conference program committee. Originality as well as clarity of ideas presented will be the primary criteria for an abstract to be selected for final presentation. Authors of selected abstracts will be notified by 1st June 2023. The program committee members will mentor the selected authors to prepare them for the final presentation in the conference.

Program Committee

  • Chitra Babu, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
  • Geeta Gormande, School of Scholars, Meghe Group of Schools, Nagpur
  • Jonaki Ghosh, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi (Co-chair)
  • Kelli Recher, Ignite my Future, Tata Consultancy Services, USA
  • Krithika, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
  • Lakshmi Gandhi, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Baner, Pune
  • Meenakshi D’Souza, IIIT Bangalore, Bengaluru
  • Mukesh Kumar, Delhi Public School, R K Puram, New Delhi
  • Nikhil Karkarey, Walnut School, Pune (Co-Chair)
  • Pratiksha Mujumdar, School of Scholars, Nagpur
  • R Ramanujam, IMSc Chennai (Retd.) & Azim Premji University
  • Shanti Pise, IISER Pune
  • Sneha Titus, Azim Premji University
  • Sonia Garcha, CSpathshala, Pune
  • Supriya Dey, Vision Empower
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Program Committee

  • Chitra Babu, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
  • Geeta Gormande, School of Scholars, Meghe Group of Schools, Nagpur
  • Jonaki Ghosh, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi (Co-chair)
  • Kelli Recher, Ignite my Future, Tata Consultancy Services, USA
  • Krithika, Azim Premji University, Bangalore
  • Lakshmi Gandhi, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Baner, Pune
  • Meenakshi D’Souza, IIIT Bangalore, Bengaluru
  • Mukesh Kumar, Delhi Public School, R K Puram, New Delhi
  • Nikhil Karkarey, Walnut School, Pune (Co-Chair)
  • Pratiksha Mujumdar, School of Scholars, Nagpur
  • R Ramanujam, IMSc Chennai (Retd.) & Azim Premji University
  • Shanti Pise, IISER Pune
  • Sneha Titus, Azim Premji University
  • Sonia Garcha, CSpathshala, Pune
  • Supriya Dey, Vision Empower

Organizing Committee

  • Deepali Sawai, (Co-Chair), City Pride Schools, Pune
  • Geetanjali Kale, PICT, Pune
  • Prajakta Ajay Khadkikar, (Co-Chair) PICT, Pune
  • Pallavi Naik, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Ganesh Nagar
  • Krupa Makwana, Ignite my Future, Tata Consultancy Services
  • Soumen Maitey, IISER, Pune

Publicity Committee

  • Geeta Ghormade, School of Scholars, Nagpur
  • Jeevan Kokane, Extension officer education, Khed
  • N Sanjeev Rao, (Co-Chair), Joint Secretary(Academics), APSWREIS, Dept. of Social Welfare, GoAP
  • Neeldhara Misra, IIT Gandhinagar
  • Rithvic Karre, Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
  • Sabita Vinod, School of Scholars, Nagpur (Co-Chair)
  • Sonia Garcha, CSpathshala
  • Sundeep Gupta, Sunrise Infotech

Steering Committee

  • Madhavan Mukund, CMI, Chennai
  • Meenakshi D’Souza, IIIT Bangalore, Bengaluru
  • Pratiksha Mujumdar, School of Scholars, Nagpur
  • R Ramanujam, IMSc, Chennai
  • Sonia Garcha, CSpathshala (Chair)
  • Vipul Shah, TCS, Pune
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The CTiS (Computational Thinking in Schools) conference is an annual event organised by the ACM, India (Association for Computing Machinery, India) and the CSpathshala community. It aims to bring together teachers, educators and researchers to discuss issues of curriculum, pedagogy, policy and implementation, related to bringing computational thinking to schools. The first CTiS conference was held in Pune in April 2019, the second and third editions of the conference were held as virtual events in October 2020 and September 2021 respectively. All three editions were greatly successful and were well received by teachers and educators.

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