Hour of Code is upon us once again, South Middle!
It is important that 21st century learners have 21st century skills. Coding is one of these skills. There are SO many free resources that can help each of us learn to code. Don't be afraid. Jump in, and learn. Let's make Hour of Code last throughout the school year. Start by watching the video below ;-)
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Begin Here. Computer Science Education Week | Made With Code--Designed with Girls in Mind https://www.madewithcode.com/projects/ We started Made with Code because increasingly more aspects of our lives are powered by technology, yet women aren't represented in the roles that make technology happen. If we can inspire teen girls to see that code can help them pursue their passions, whatever they may be, then hopefully they will begin to contribute their voices to the field of technology for the benefit of us all. | The MIT Android App Inventor http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/tutorials.html MIT App Inventor is an innovative beginner's introduction to programming and app creation that transforms the complex language of text-based coding into visual, drag-and-drop building blocks. The simple graphical interface grants even an inexperienced novice the ability to create a basic, fully functional app within an hour or less. The MIT App Inventor project seeks to democratize software development by empowering all people, especially young people, to transition from being consumers of technology to becoming creators of it. |
Begin Here. Computer Science Education Week
Made With Code--Designed with Girls in Mind
We started Made with Code because increasingly more aspects of our lives are powered by technology, yet women aren't represented in the roles that make technology happen. If we can inspire teen girls to see that code can help them pursue their passions, whatever they may be, then hopefully they will begin to contribute their voices to the field of technology for the benefit of us all.
The MIT Android App Inventor
MIT App Inventor is an innovative beginner's introduction to programming and app creation that transforms the complex language of text-based coding into visual, drag-and-drop building blocks. The simple graphical interface grants even an inexperienced novice the ability to create a basic, fully functional app within an hour or less.
The MIT App Inventor project seeks to democratize software development by empowering all people, especially young people, to transition from being consumers of technology to becoming creators of it.
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CS First computer clubs from Google http://www.cs-first.com Enroll in one of Google's coding clubs based on real world themes; See Mrs. Sanders during a checkout visit to enroll in a club. Available clubs; storytelling, art, animation, game design, sports, friends, fashion and design, social media, and music and sound. | Ted Talk--Let's Teach Kids to Code by Mitch Resnick. WATCH THIS! https://goo.gl/BkOqlp Coding isn't just for computer whizzes, says Mitch Resnick of the MIT Media Lab--it's for everyone. In a fun, demo-filled talk, Resnick outlines the benefits of teaching kids to code, so they can do more than just "read" new technologies--but also create them. (Filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet). | Scratch--Block Based Coding from MIT https://scratch.mit.edu/ With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge. |
CS First computer clubs from Google
Enroll in one of Google's coding clubs based on real world themes; See Mrs. Sanders during a checkout visit to enroll in a club. Available clubs; storytelling, art, animation, game design, sports, friends, fashion and design, social media, and music and sound.
Ted Talk--Let's Teach Kids to Code by Mitch Resnick. WATCH THIS!
Coding isn't just for computer whizzes, says Mitch Resnick of the MIT Media Lab--it's for everyone. In a fun, demo-filled talk, Resnick outlines the benefits of teaching kids to code, so they can do more than just "read" new technologies--but also create them. (Filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet).
Scratch--Block Based Coding from MIT
With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.
Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge.
