For anyone who thinks computational thinking is only for computer scientists… think again. We live in a world full of “smart” devices — but do we still understand why they are smart? This new book, Active Computational Thinking by Natacha Gesquière, published by Uitgeverij Van In, invites readers to rediscover how insight, logic, and creativity come together in human and machine reasoning alike.

This is not a book about programming, mathematics, or learning to use computers.

It’s about thinking with understanding: learning how to decompose problems, recognize patterns, and translate ideas into clear steps that a computer — or a person — could actually follow.

Written for teachers and anyone curious about how computer scientists think (without becoming one), the book bridges education, research, and outreach — where technology meets human cognition. It’s built on solid scientific foundations, links computational thinking to the Flemish educational goals, and remains highly practical: full of classroom-ready examples that educators can try out tomorrow.

As digital technologies increasingly shape our everyday lives, computational thinking has become a key competence for active citizenship. Active Computational Thinking shows how to bring this mindset into education in an accessible, meaningful way.

🔗 Available via Uitgeverij Van In 📚 Additional teaching materials via Dwengo