Coding a Digital Story

Part 1 You will learn the purpose behind implementing block coding into the K-12 classroom and gain strategies to seamlessly integrate coding into classroom lessons, assignments and assessments.

Code - The New Literacy

Why should students of all ages get involved in computer science? Please note that the statistics at the end of this video are from 10 years ago.

Part 2 Select one of the options below and complete the tasks. You will gain insight into the student experience within the platform, see how it can be managed by the educator, and see the scope of instructional supports that are provided. After you complete your selected module below, finish the brief reflection form as a signal to us that you've completed this full session "Coding a Digital Story" and we can award you your earned 4 hours of CTLE credits.

Option 1: Code.org

Experience coding an interactive book cover!

Intro

Here is an introduction to the module for you to watch first.

Get Started

Create a Code.org Account & Join the Class!

If you have not done so yet, create a Code.org account.
Next you will visit this link to join my class section: https://studio.code.org/join/QNLXBG
To login again later, follow these instructions: Go to www.code.org and click the 'sign in' button. Sign in using the email and password you just created.

Once in the class, you should see a lesson module assigned to you: Coding Book Covers (2023)

Work Through the Coding Book Covers Lessons to complete this Module

You will watch videos and complete tutorials to code your own book cover! Use the resources below to support your completion of the lessons.

RESOURCES

Classroom Connections

Learn How to Manage Code.org with Students!

Get even more information HERE!

Did you complete this Code.org module? Reflect HERE.

Option 2: Scratch

Code a short story.

Intro

Here is an overview of Scratch for you to watch first.

Next, listen to a Scratch Story!

If you do not have an account yet, make yourself a "student" account for this lesson.

You may want a teacher account. It takes several days to get yourself verified. Here is the link to get that set up: scratch-teacher-accounts-guide (mit.edu)

Note: Students may not be allowed to sign in (depending on guidance from your technology department). In this case, they may download their code to their device and import it the next time they work on it.

Work Through the Module

Once logged into your account, you may begin the steps below and all progress will be saved.

Learn how to add coded content so you will be ready to build your story!

Open this link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=getStarted

Select "Tutorials" at the top.

Select "Stories" at the top.

Complete the trainings on all of the different events that can be added to a story in Scratch.

Visit the tutorial: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=tell-a-story
Use these coding cards as you're programming: Story Cards (mit.edu)
Your story can be brief. If you need ideas, maybe use your favorite AI tool or retell the gist of a story you've read.
When you've completed the content to the right, you will share your creation with us in a Form. There is a how-to video in the Form that will support you in sharing your work.

Here is a video walk-through that some people may find helpful!

Classroom Connection

Learn How to use Scratch with Students - Scratch in Practice

Harvard University's interactive educator's guide to Scratch includes links to information, curricular supports and methods to help incorporate computational thinking into education.

Scratch for Educators Guide.pdf

Did you complete this Scratch module? Reflect HERE.

Option 3: Microsoft MakeCode

Code greeting cards, jokes, and the shortest of stories.

Intro

Here is an introduction to the platform and a walk through of the arcade.

Get Started

Visit https://arcade.makecode.com/
Next you will create an account.
To login again later, follow these instructions: Go to https://arcade.makecode.com/ and click the 'sign in' button. Sign in using the email and password you just created. Always signing in first will save your progress. Students may not be allowed to sign in (depending on guidance from your technology department). In this case, they may download their code to their device and import it the next time they work on it.

Work Through the Tutorial

Once logged in, complete the "Full of Stories" Skillmap, which is a series of tutorials that will get you used to the tools in the MakeCode Arcade.

Use About the “Full of Stories” Skillmap (makecode.com) to support your completion of this series.

*Note: Your final creation's code will be downloaded and shared with us in the reflection you complete after you finish learning about MakeCode.

Classroom Connections

More information:

Did you complete this MakeCode module? Reflect HERE.

Questions?

Email Kate Rice at katherine_rice@boces.monroe.edu.

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