Coding
Program Overview: Coding, or computer programming, is the process of writing instructions for computers to perform tasks. Coders use programming languages to communicate with computers and tell them what to do.Coding is a computer literacy skill that can be introduced at a very young age.
Intended Users: All TPSS Educators and Students.
Access: Free websites and apps. Be sure to obtain permission slips from families if students are required to create an account to work in an online coding program.
POPULAR CODING SITES FOR EDU
LEARN HOW TO CODE
Learning to Code
Before diving in to teach your students about coding, it's important to dabble in the art yourself. Take some time to explore the sites below. Many offer free beginning training for educators.
TRAINING COURSES
Free Intro to Scratch Coding
Grades 2-5
Code games and animations with beginner-friendly Scratch coding
Minecraft Escape Estate
Grades 2-9
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro
Grades 3-8
Start learning Roblox game coding the simple way.
AI Explorers - Introduction (free event)
Grades 4-9
Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies
Accelerated Scratch - Intro to Coding for Teens
Grades 5-10
Fast-paced introduction to coding: build games, stories, and animations
Free Intro to Python Coding
Grades 5-10
Learn a real-world programming language, with a focus on AI