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“Technology has a language. It’s called code. And we believe coding is an essential skill. Learning to code teaches you how to solve problems and work together in creative ways. And it helps you build apps that bring your ideas to life. We think everyone should have the opportunity to create something that can change the world.”
“Technology has a language. It’s called code. And we believe coding is an essential skill. Learning to code teaches you how to solve problems and work together in creative ways. And it helps you build apps that bring your ideas to life. We think everyone should have the opportunity to create something that can change the world.”
Excerpt From: Apple Education. “Get Started with Code 1.” Apple Inc. - Education, 2017. iBooks. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/get-started-with-code-1/id1226776727?mt=11
Everyone can Code iBooks
Everyone can Code iBooks
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Code Spark and Tynker Teacher Guides
Code Spark and Tynker Teacher Guides
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Lego Wedo 2.0
Lego Wedo 2.0
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Scratch and Lego Wedo Challenge
Scratch and Lego Wedo Challenge
- Build the vehicle as seen in the image opposite. You can download the instructions here.
- Connect your Lego Wedo 2.0 to your Chromebook.
- Write a short algorithm that will move your vehicle.
- Add the light sensor to your vehicle.
- Make your vehicle stop when it approaches a solid object.
Extension Challenge
Extension Challenge
How could you link this to an onscreen game in Scratch?
Homework
Homework
Task 1
Task 1
Run at least one coding session with your students using one of the tools that we have used today. Give a short 5 minute presentation at the next INSET reflecting on your lesson and how you intend to continue teaching coding.
Task 2
Task 2
In the Vange Everyone Can Code Classroom answer this question.
Why is it important for students to understand coding?
Task 3
Task 3
In the Vange Everyone Can Code Google Classroom, add questions that you have on coding in the comments to the post Coding Questions. These will then be a focus of the next inset in a few weeks.
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