NoFear Coding: Calling K-5 Teachers
Embed Computational Thinking Across the Elem. Curriculum
Coding and computational thinking are among the skills that will serve students well in the future.
Coding goes beyond websites and software – it’s an essential component in finding solutions to everyday problems. Computational thinking has many applications beyond the computer lab or math class – it teaches reasoning, creativity and expression, and is an innovative way to demonstrate content knowledge and see mathematical processes in action. No-Fear Coding shows K-5 educators how to bring coding into their curriculum by embedding computational thinking skills into activities for every content area. At the same time, embedding these skills helps students prepare for coding in the middle grades as they build their knowledge.
Learn Coding alongside your colleagues in a fun, engaging way!
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Have confidence in their own introductory coding skills
- Experiment with classroom-tested lessons and activities designed for skills progression
- Take away ready-to-implement coding exercises that can be incorporated across the curriculum, (including FREE Book - No Fear Coding)
- Understand how to align lessons to ISTE and Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards.
- Experience case studies and explorations of technology tools and resources to teach coding including Bee Bots, Code.org and Scratch
F2F #1: Computational Thinking in Elementary Grades
Face To Face Meetings @ Tozer Primary from 3:45-5:00pm
February 5
February 21
March 7
March 28
F2F #2: Bee Bots Playground
F2F #3: Code.org Playground
F2F #4: Scratch Playground
Facilitated by Sheila Bowman, Instructional Technology TOSA
Email: sheila.bowman@weldre4.org
Website: http://weldre4computerscience.weebly.com/
Location: Tozer Elementary School, Oak Street, Windsor, CO, United States
Phone: (970) 686-8027
Twitter: @weldre4edtech