Coding
Level 2
Level 2
With the growth of technology and computers at a rapid pace, the need for computer programmers continues to increase world wide. Few schools currently include computer programming as part of the curriculum. Discover the benefits of teaching students to code in elementary, middle and high school.
With the growth of technology and computers at a rapid pace, the need for computer programmers continues to increase world wide. Few schools currently include computer programming as part of the curriculum. The benefits of teaching students to code in elementary, middle and high school extends far beyond the development of coding skills. When any age student participates in a coding activity, they are also strengthening the following skills:
critical thinking
sequential thinking
applied math
applied science
problem solving
analytical reasoning
evaluating
drawing conclusions
reading
Submission Details:
In the submission box write a brief reflection on the questions: Why teach coding in the K-12 classroom? How could coding activities benefit your students?