Tag Archives: Coding
CBC + The Hour of Code
CBC has written a lot about the Hour of Code and why kids should learn to code. Here are two activities they shared for learning to code: Code a secret message with Trinket and SPYnet. They introduce a tool called … Continue reading
Coding + Art + Math = Turtle Art
Today I was co-learning with a group of students using the Turtle Art software to create awesome pictures while we learned about geometry, numeration and programming. First I inspired them with my artistic creation so they could see what the … Continue reading
Coding in School is about LEARNING!
Part 3 Reflection on CBC’s The Current Kids Learn Computer Coding in Class to Help with Problem Solving: Scratch creator Mitch Resnick believes that everyone should learn to code. Scratch launched in 2007 for kids aged 8-16 and more recently Scratch … Continue reading
England adds Coding to the National Curriculum
Part 2 Reflection on CBC’s The Current Kids Learn Computer Coding in Class to Help with Problem Solving: England mandated coding in their national curriculum in June 2013. The former Education Secretary stated that this new curriculum was designed to raise … Continue reading
From Consumers to Innovators
This evening I listened to CBC’s The Current Kids Learn Computer Coding in Class to Help with Problem Solving Here is what I learned and reflected on Part 1: The Codemakers program is an initiative that aims to change the … Continue reading
Learning How to Program with Scratch
If you are interested in learning to code and create with Scratch, here are a few resources that will help you on your journey: 1) ScratchEd Check out the ScratchEd online community for Educators, the Scratch curriculum guide provides an … Continue reading
Pair Programming: The Power of Collaborative Learning
When exploring computer science and coding in the classroom pair programming can be a powerful strategy for all learners. Students bring their strengths to the partnership and help each other learn. Together they build problem solving, collaboration, communication and critical … Continue reading
Coding to Learn: The Benefits of Teaching Kids to Code
Coding is for everyone! ~ Mitch Resnick of MIT Media Lab and creator of Scratch Coding in Scratch opens up new opportunities for learning in the classroom and beyond. Mitch Resnick and his team at the MIT Media Lab designed … Continue reading
Try the Hour of Code WITH your students!
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer coding and a great way to participate in Computer Science Education Week coming December 8-14, 2014. Coding is how we communicate with a computer and give it instructions but it … Continue reading
Learning Together 