Hour of Code 2017
Resources to try out
Hour of Code - Fort Thomas Elementary Schools
Last year we had over 200 students participate in after school Hour of Code events and even more got experience during classroom activities. Let's see if we can't get kids coding again this year!
The Hour of Code, as an event, is designed to introduce people to computer science through coding activities. There are plenty of simple ways you can implement coding into your class. You could encourage students to try out one of the coding exercises on Code.org or Made with Code or they could check out many of the different coding apps like ScratchJR and Swift. And, of course, robots like Dash and Dot and Sphero make for some really exciting coding experiences.
"Code is a super power"
https://youtu.be/LtCrr-evUwY
Coding in Real Life Work
https://youtu.be/LgmxMuW6Fsc
Testing, modification and persistence needed
https://youtu.be/BFh8iLfCIRQ
Great Activities for Everyone to Try Out!
Code.org - Everyone
Like Sports? Start here - Code.org
Google - Santa Tracker Village
Tynker- Everyone
Try out these apps
Daisy the Dinosaur
Great instructional challenges for beginners
Scratch JR
Allows for story telling and game creation. A great intro to Scratch.
Check out teacher resources here
Check out teacher resources here
Kodable
The free version includes an introduction to programming.
Resources for Kids Experienced in Coding
Play Lab - Make a Game - Code.org
Spin Draw - Tynker
Multiplication Escape - use Math to Create a Game - Tynker
Hopscotch Challenges
https://youtu.be/03Lh1rtuaNs
https://youtu.be/mtkngjkh5Us
Scratch - Experienced
Made with Code - Experienced
Khan Academy - Experienced
Check out these apps!
Hopscotch
Awesome for experienced users. Students can create their own programs, try out programs written by other users and remix programs to create new things.
Swift Playgrounds
Learn how to code in the language Apple uses for iOS based apps. For the student with experience.
Tynker
In the app click on "Workshop", then "Hour of Code" to get started.
FTIS Elemetary EdTech
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