coding in the classroom. what is coding? coding is telling a computer what you want it to do, which...
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Coding in the
Classroom
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What is Coding?
Coding is telling a computer what you want it to do, which involves typing in step-by step commands for the computer to follow.
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Why should we teach coding?
We live in a digital world. Things such as our smartphone , calculator and even our microwave rely on code to operate.
“We need to teach our students to become fluent with technology. Coding isn’t just for computer whizzes, it’s for everyone.” Mitch Resnick of MIT Media Lab
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What can coding do for kids?
Coding can teach problem solving skills, thinking skills, and digital skills to improve the future of our students.
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Where should we start?
Hour of Code A one hour introduction to computer science to show students that anyone can learn the basics of coding. Tutorials walk students through the beginning stages of coding. All students can participate.
When: December 8-12, 2014
Additional Information: hourofcode.com/us
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Coding ResourcesScratch http://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Jr. (app) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scratchjr/id895485086?ls=1&mt=8
Tynker http://www.tynker.com/
Hopscotch (app) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-programming-designed/id617098629?mt=8
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“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
-Abraham Lincoln
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ReferencesCoding in the classroom: What is Coding and Why is it so Important? By: Anthony Cuthbertsonhttp://www.ibtimes.co.uk/coding-classroom-what-coding-why-it-so-important-1463157 Teach Coding as Early as PossibleBy: Hadi Partovi http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/05/12/teaching-code-in-the-classroom/teach-coding-as-early-as-possibleLet’s Teach Kids to CodeBy: Mitch Resnickhttp://www.ted.com/talks/mitch_resnick_let_s_teach_kids_to_code?language=enCode.Org http://hourofcode.com/usTeach Kids How to Code and You Give Them a Skill for LifeBy: Nick Morrison http://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2013/12/27/teach-kids-how-to-code-and-you-give-them-a-skill-for-life/