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1. Backgound for programming
1. Backgound for programming
Some webpages about computational thinking:
- BBC Bitesize Computational thinking: https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z7tp34j
Task: Create short "coding unplugged" activity
Task: Create short "coding unplugged" activity
- Form groups of 3-4 students
- Explore two collections of coding unplugged exercises
- Choose one exercise and prepare yourself so that you can present it to others (you are teachers and others are students
- you have 30 minutes time for prepations..
2. Online tutorials and coding games
2. Online tutorials and coding games
Code.org [free]
Code.org [free]
What is code.org?
What is code.org?
Code.org offers hands-on workshops and online support at no charge. Over 50,000 teachers have been through the workshops and thousands more attend every month. Whether you're brand new to computer science or an experienced tech teacher looking for the best way to use the Code.org curriculum, our professional learning program is a great way to get started. (https://code.org/educate/professional-learning)
Resources:
Resources:
- Support materials: https://support.code.org/hc/en-us
- Teacher community: http://forum.code.org/
Task:
Task:
- Create teacher account
- Explore materials for teachers and students
- Course catalog: https://studio.code.org/courses
- projects (advanced): https://studio.code.org/projects#/
- Create course(s) for different age/skill-groups
Coding games
Coding games
Code monkey [free trial for 30 students, commercial]
Code monkey [free trial for 30 students, commercial]
CodeMonkey is an online game that teaches programming in a real programming language called CoffeeScript. In the game, users control a monkey and help him catch bananas by writing lines of code.
- Start here: https://www.playcodemonkey.com/teachers
- Create teacher account
- Play the introductory game
Code Combat [free tutorial, commercial licence]
Code Combat [free tutorial, commercial licence]
CodeCombat is a platform for students to learn computer science while playing through a real game.
Our courses have been specifically playtested to excel in the classroom, even for teachers with little to no prior programming experience.
- Start here: https://codecombat.com/teachers/resources/faq
- Create teacher account
- Play the introductory game
Other coding games [for mobiles, tablets etc]
Other coding games [for mobiles, tablets etc]
Other coding games
Other coding games
- The Foos
- Tynker (available on classroom's iPads)
- Tynker for Schools
- Lightbot (available on classroom's iPads)
- Kodable (available on classroom's iPads)
- Cody’s App Academy
- Robot School
Scratch programming [scratch Jr and Scratch]
Scratch programming [scratch Jr and Scratch]
Scratch Jr [free]
Scratch Jr [free]
"Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer." (https://www.scratchjr.org/)
Getting started with scratch Jr:
Getting started with scratch Jr:
- Interface: https://www.scratchjr.org/learn/interface
- Activities: https://www.scratchjr.org/teach/activities
- CODE: grab iPad and create your own story!
Scratch [free]
Scratch [free]
"Your students can use Scratch to code their own interactive stories, animations, and games. In the process, they learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for everyone in today’s society." (https://scratch.mit.edu/educators/)
Getting started with scratch:
Getting started with scratch:
- Scratch for Educators: https://scratch.mit.edu/educators/
- CODE: solve tutorial challenges: https://scratch.mit.edu/tips
- ScratchED Community Videos: https://vimeo.com/scratchedteam
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