Technology Enrichment

We will be having a great year exploring the language of Swift code. We will start in Apple Playground, and then move to Xcode on the Mac Computer.

The class is set to have students working and learning together. We have a small group which will help to insure a great learning environment.

Learn to Code 1 

Week 1: Introduction

Using commands: moveForward() and collectGem()

Adding a New Command: turnLeft()

Toggling a Switch: toggleSwitch() on and off

Portal Practice: teleport from one place to another

Finding and Fixing Bugs: bug, debugging

Bug Squash Practice: bug, commands, 

The Shortest Route:  finding the shortcuts

Week 2: Functions

Introduction: Grouping Tasks

Composing a New Behavior: coding, composition

Creating a New Function: functions, defining, 

Collect, Toggle, Repeat: pattern, functions, call

Across the Board: patterns

Nesting Patterns: call, functions, defined, commands

Slotted Stairways: decompose, call 

Treasure Hunt: calls

Week 3: For Loops

Using Loops

Looping All the Sides

To the Edge and Back

Loop Jumper

Branch Out

Gem Farm

Four Stash Sweep

Students are going to at their own pace. We are doing the puzzles on Learn to Code 1 and Learn to Code 2.

Some students are starting to learn about what a var is which is a variable.