Learn to Code, and Change the World
Defining the Need and Selecting a Topic (Thursday)
Welcome to Maddie's Virtual Classroom!
I am so excited because I have a really fun project planned for us over the next 5 weeks. Be sure to visit the Afterschool page everyday to keep working on this project. In my virtual classroom, we will practice prototyping, design thinking, research, and even digital citizenship.
I cannot wait to see what you create, and I’m here to help guide you along the way.
Essential Questions:
What is a strong topic?
How can we develop thought-provoking topics?
Today you will:
Learn about developing strong and interesting topics
Revisit your 5 topics from yesterday
Select 3 topics that you think are strong and thought-provoking
Part 1: Watch the video below
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Part 2: Choose between the two options
To open each document, hover your mouse over the image below. Then, click the button in the top right corner that looks like this picture →
Do not recycle your updated topic lists because you will need them for tomorrow's activity!
Print and Complete
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After you open the document, press "File" → "Print."
If you'd like to share your work with me, ask your grown-ups to email a picture of your notes to wildwoodremotelearning@gmail.com
Want to let me know you are excited about this class? Ask your grown-ups and email me at wildwoodremotelearning@gmail.com