MWISD Tech Tip Tuesday
November 27, 2018- #42
Don't forget about our #mwtechchallenge...
Mineral Wells ISD #mwtechchallenge
Don't forget, the challenge ends December 21st. If you need any help or have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email. If you have not created a Twitter account, here is a link to the Twitter Smore. If you're still not comfortable with Twitter and after trying, send me an email with a picture and caption and I will tweet it for you.
Hour of Code is Dec. 3rd- 9th
About Hour of Code- #42
What is Hour of Code?
The hour of code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science to demystify "code" and to show that anybody can learn the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science starting with one-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts.When is Hour of Code?
Hour of Code takes place during Computer Science Education Week. This year in 2018 it is December 3rd- December 9th, but you can cast an hour of code all year round.
Why Computer Science?
Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. Computer science helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st century path.
Code.org. (2015). FAQs. Retrieved from https://hourofcode.com/us.
Want To Win?
Coding Websites...
- Tynker Coding For Kids- Age appropriate games to teach your elementary students coding concepts. (need a device)
- Kodable- Is a complete curriculum for ages 5 and up. However, there are lessons that can be used in PreK. The first 30 levels are free, which would be enough for an hour of code. You would have to create a class, but you can use Google to sign in. The students are given a classroom code to access the lessons. Teachers are also able to print out materials. (need a device)
- BotLogic- is an educational puzzle game that challenges students and adults while teaching valuable programming skills.
- The Foos- CodeSpark is mostly used with students ages 4-9. CodeSpark teaches the basics of computer science- sequencing, loops, conditional statements, and events.
- Made With Code- Made with code are coding projects designed to be easy onĀ-ramps to coding while creating something cool that you can use, share, and show off. Projects are designed to be creative, fun, and immediately rewarding. These are early building blocks that can start to prepare you for future code learning.
- Alice- Alice is used by teachers at all levels from middle schools to universities. Alice is an innovative block-based programming that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D.
- BrainPop- Has videos and online resources to show that anyone is able to code.
- Khan Academy- An online coding website for students 8 and up. Khan Academy gives three options for students to choose from. Each option includes instructional videos and "talk-throughs", coding challenges, and a final project for students to see what they have learned. Talk-throughs are like videos, but you can pause and play with the code in realtime. Students do not need an account to participate.
- Check out: Code.org and Hour of Code to get more information about coding.
Who To Follow On Twitter...
@codeorg, @TeachCode, @hadip, @Codarica, @GirlsWhoCode, @CodeNow, @codeschool, @Kodable, @gotynker, @hopscotch, @scratch, @BotLogicus, @Codecademy, @girldevelopit, @WomenWhoCode, @madewithcode, @PlayTheFoos, @gsoc, @SpheroEDU, @Sphero, @PlayOsmo, @bloxelsbuilder, @OZOBOT, @WonderWorkshop, #HourofCode, #KidsCanCode, #BeyondCode
Free Coding Apps...
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
I will strive to assist teachers in appropriately incorporating and implementing technology in their classroom by being available for one-on-one meetings, PLCs, staff meetings, and providing professional development that meets our teacher's technology needs.
Email: jmartin@mwisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/mwisd.net/edtech/home
Location: 906 Southwest 5th Avenue, Mineral Wells, TX, United States
Phone: (940) 325-6404
Twitter: @janaleemartin