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A GUIDE TO CODING & COMPUTATIONAL THINKING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM (NESA):
A GUIDE TO CODING & COMPUTATIONAL THINKING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM (NESA):
The Coding across the curriculum guide draws out the areas where computational thinking can be applied within the existing NSW K–8 syllabuses. The guide is organised into stages of learning and subdivided into learning areas, with suggested activities and links to online resources.
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/coding-across-the-curriculum/early-stage-1http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/coding-across-the-curriculum/stage-1http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/coding-across-the-curriculum/stage-2http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/coding-across-the-curriculum/stage-3Background videos for teachers:
Background videos for teachers:
Video: CSER: What is an Algorithms
In this video, we discuss what an algorithm is, and give several examples of algorithms activities that could be used in the classroom to explore algorithms, algorithm design, decisions and repetition.Video: What is Computational Thinking?
By the author of Ruby. Looks at the four different aspects of CT.Video: stem.T4L: What is 'branching, iteration and user input' in stage 3?
What does that look like and how can NSW classroom teachers create opportunities for students to accomplish this outcome?Student videos and lessons
Student videos and lessons
ES1
ES1
What is coding
What is an Algorithm
Stage 1
Stage 1
What are computer programs? 4 - 6 yrs
What are computer programs? 7-10 yrs
Computers need very exact instructions. This video demonstrates how inexact instructions can fail.
Stage 2
Stage 2
How computers and people use algorithms to perform everyday tasks.
Explains the basics of computer programming: Sequences, Selection and Repetition (loops)
The Great Algorithms race (NZ)
Demonstrates how some algorithms are better than others.
Stage 3
Stage 3
Explains "IF", "THEN" statements.
What are Functions?
MPPS has a class set of Classic Lego packs in ICT room shelves.
Lesson slides: ACA-Lego-activity
Coding websites
Coding websites
Register a project with CodeClub to get volunteers to support coding at school.
CS Unplugged is a collection of free teaching material that teaches Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around.
Login to CodeSpark with Username: pam.grover@det.nsw.edu.auPassword: MPPSteacher to access classes and great lesson plans and resources. Or create your own teacher login.
CodeSpark is an app but also a website for students:https://codespark.com/play/Once a device is connected to the website (with a class code) students will no longer need to use the code to find their name.
CodeSpark is an app but also a website for students:https://codespark.com/play/Once a device is connected to the website (with a class code) students will no longer need to use the code to find their name.
CodeSpark has The Foos, a block-based early learning programming challenge. It introduces students to simple sequencing. By navigating a game character through a virtual world, students must collect objects.
Getting Started Guide.pdf
CodeSpark app
Can be added to iPads on request.CodeSpark app
ScratchJr is an introductory programming language that enables young students to create their own interactive stories and games. Students snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. On all Stage 1 iPads, it can also be downloaded as a desktop app... https://jfo8000.github.io/ScratchJr-Desktop/
Scratch Junior lesson plans... https://pbskids.org/learn/scratchjr/https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/359084/scratch-junior
Years 3 & 4: with simple code, students draw lines and shapes to help wombat through a maze in the same way computers draw images on a screen.
Google CS First
Curriculum for ages 9-14. The activities introduccsfirst.withgoogle.com/s/en/homee students to computer science and the programming language Scratch. Different themes attract and engage students of varying backgrounds and interests. All materials are free and easy to use.Google CS First
Bitsbox allows children to learn to program by creating fun apps that work on computers and iPads. Bitsbox uses a special set of commands that are written in JavaScript.
Pencil Code is a collaborative programming site for drawing art, playing music, and creating games. It is also a place to experiment with mathematical functions, geometry, graphing, webpages, simulations, and algorithms. Programs are open for all to see and copy.
https://www.stem.org.uk/primary-computing-resources
STEM Learning has a huge range of excellent resources that can be accessed by logging in with my email (pam.grover@det.nsw.edu.au) and pasword: MPPSteacher
Makerspaces.com was built to help schools and libraries start and run their own makerspaces.
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