Computer Science Education Week
December 4th - 10th
Learn to Code with code.org
Code.org's message is simple. They believe that "anybody can learn to code". Their mission is to expose students to computer science just like all students are taught Science, Math, or English. It's free to join and users can log in using their SAISD Google Account.
Code.org offers courses and tutorials for all grade levels and provide many additional resources such as lesson guides, how-to documents and videos, posters and guest speakers. Students learn to code and program by creating games, apps, and animations. An added benefit is that many of the Science and Math TEKS can be applied and used with many of the skills when learning coding and programming. And even more important it gives students more opportunities to work on their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Allowing students to learn how to work through failures and keep persisting until they find solutions. And all done in a stress free, fun, game-like environment.
An added bonus this year: Take the Challenge and WIN a chat with a celebrity.
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I have heard of the "hour of code" but I have always been a little unsure of how this works....Would I just need to round up a group of kids for an hour and work on one of the selected coding websites available?
ReplyDeleteThis is a great website to introduce students to code.
ReplyDeleteBeing an elective teacher this site was wonderful for the students that finish early to interact with and stay busy!
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