Simply put, coding is used for communicating with computers. People use coding to give computers and other machines instructions on what actions to perform. Further, we use coding to program the websites, apps, and other technologies we interact with every day. PGE students are encouraged to try out these sites below to practice coding skills.
Scratch - Block Coding
Thunkable - Build your own apps by dragging and dropping your favorite components and connecting them together with blocks.
Hour of Code - Full of games and activities to promote and support an hour of learning code!
Code.org - A great option for students getting started on their own. You'll learn the fundamentals of computer science with drag & drop blocks. Create your own drawings and games.
Code Monster - Problem solving and learning with code monster!
Kodable Hour of Code - Click "Play without saving" for free version.
Tynker - Over 500 challenges in 14 coding puzzles and 30 tutorials!
Ozobot - Color-block coding