K-12 Coding Resources Anyone Can Use
K-12 Coding Resources Anyone Can Use
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Description: Teaching coding and computational thinking isn't as hard as you might think. Learn about and explore various resources that support teaching computer science and coding to learners of all ages.
Description: Teaching coding and computational thinking isn't as hard as you might think. Learn about and explore various resources that support teaching computer science and coding to learners of all ages.
Target: Participants will explore and curate various computer science and coding resources to support coding instruction at all grade levels.
Target: Participants will explore and curate various computer science and coding resources to support coding instruction at all grade levels.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker
Think about the 4 Cs of 21st Century Learning as detailed in the image. Reflect on your classroom and identify which of the 4 C's is the most challenging to develop with students.
Write down on a post-it note which one you chose and a few bullet points about why.
The 4 Cs of 21st Century Learning
Four Corners is a strategy that gets learners moving and communicating with each other.
Complete the Post-it note and take it with you to the corresponding corner.
Introduce yourself to the group with your name, the school where you teach, etc.
Discuss reasons for your choice.
Select a group leader to share out.
Why Coding?
Why Coding?
1.20 Effect Size/John Hattie
The Jigsaw Method is a way to divide large amounts of information into manageable chunks.
Read the assigned resource. (5 min.)
Discuss the resource with your group and decide on the key details. (2 min.)
Create a visually stimulating anchor chart that summarizes the resource. (3 min.)
Display the chart on the wall and summarize it for the group. (3 min.)
Group 1
Group 1
Coding In Education_ Why It’s Important & How It’s Being Implemented.pdfCoding in Education: Why It's Important...
Group 2
Group 2
BLS STEMperiodic-table job projections.pdfUS Bureau of Labor & Statistics STEM Periodic Table of Occupations 2020-30
The Top 10 Most In-Demand Skills For The Next 10 Years.pdfGroup 3
Group 3
Learn About the Power of Computer Science Courses in Schools.pdfArticle from EdTech magazine written by Calvin Hennick
Coding Resources
Coding Resources
These coding resources can be used by learners of all ages. (Scratch has a Jr. version that is available in app form for iPads.)
The coding resources below require a login to access. Cyber.org is a free resource for all K-12 educators. It requires validation of a school email address before the content can be accessed. BrainPop and Minecraft Education are paid resources provided to CMCSS educators and students. Minecraft is installed on all student devices. Teachers must download the app to their laptops.
Sign up for an account with school email address. After validation, an activation link will be sent to the email address.
BrainPop & BrainPop Jr
Students and teachers access via Classlink.
A school code is provided by TICs.
Minecraft Education
Teachers must download the app and log in with CMCSS credentials.
Unplugged coding is a way to provide computer science activities without technology. These types of activities are perfect for introducing coding concepts to very young students before moving to more complicated coding that involves devices like robots, computers, 3D printers, Makey-Makeys, etc.
Unplugged coding is a way to provide computer science activities without technology. These types of activities are perfect for introducing coding concepts to very young students before moving to more complicated coding that involves devices like robots, computers, 3D printers, Makey-Makeys, etc.
Code.org provides a free pdf of unplugged activities.
Coding Cards.pdfCoding cards can be printed on card stock and laminated for long-lasting use. This PDF should be printed on legal paper. Create a grid with masking tape or use floor tiles to code with these cards.
Cards Created in Canva by Julie Combs
This site has a large collection of unplugged coding activities.
Connecting Coding and the 4 C's
Connecting Coding and the 4 C's
Share a resource you found on the jamboard. Place the post on the corresponding board and location that best fits the 4 Cs.
Jamboard Directions:
Click the image on the left to join our Jamboard. (must be logged into CMCSS account to edit)
Use the arrows at the top of the board to view the different pages. Click the note icon and type your response. Press enter to add your post to the board. Posts can be edited, moved, and deleted.
Ideas and Applications
Ideas and Applications
Develop a rubric for mastery projects that allows for coding options
Begin using common coding terms in lessons: debug, algorithm, etc.
Start small at first with unplugged activities, vocabulary adjustments
Pick one resource you learned about today and get proficient using it in lessons before adding another
Reach out to your Technology Integration Coach for help, ideas, modeling, co-teaching
Check in PLAN and take the course survey.
1 Survey in PLAN
2 Food & Prizes
3 Padlet & Prizes
Get lunch and play games between sessions!
Learn something new? Share it by adding a post to our ENGAGE Padlet and you might even win a prize!
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