Discover Computational Thinking in an hands-on way with fischertechnik

The State Media Center of Baden-Württemberg is equipping a total of 404 secondary schools with ComThink sets by the end of 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.

Computational Thinking

In the future, computational thinking will become established as a fundamental way of thinking in education. It provides teachers and students with innovative methods for systematically solving complicated problems in various subjects. In this way, we promote students' trust in and interest in digital technologies.

The core idea of computational thinking: students apply computer science thinking and methods intuitively and understand concepts such as abstraction and pattern recognition.

We chose fischertechnik because the realistic construction models with technical authenticity offer exactly what we need for our innovation project in the field of computational thinking. The practice-oriented models make it easy for students to learn problem-solving strategies and how to think in complex systems, and to apply them directly using tangible, realistic models. This concept is convincing to us because it not only promotes understanding, but also conveys the fun of learning and sustainably strengthens the abilities of the students.

Juanjuan Jia, Project Leader Computational Thinking LMZ Baden-Württemberg

Contents of a “ComThink” classroom set

12 x STEM Coding Max
including the fischertechnik app “STEM Suite”
12 x STEM Simple Machines
1 x Creative Box with many fischertechnik elements
Detailed lesson plans for teachers
Comprehensive teacher training through the LMZ Baden-Württemberg

All information about the project

With the possibilities that fischertechnik offers, we have the freedom to make engineering skills tangible and experienceable during learning time. The combination of mechanical, electrical and digital problems enables the development of in-depth basic knowledge and promotes multi-faceted problem-solving skills. This gives young people the opportunity to develop practical solutions together and to make optimal use of their learning time in areas such as technology, computer science, physics, art and mathematics.

Silke Schick, Project Leader Computational Thinking LMZ Baden-Württemberg

Discover Computational Thinking in an hands-on way with fischertechnik

Computational Thinking

Contents of a “ComThink” classroom set

Download the success story

Discovering computational thinking through action