The Genuine GT Gazette
Independence Elementary: December, 2015
Computer Coding: Hour of Code
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it than a decade ago.
We will begin our coding journey in the GT classroom this week. We have a variety of applications, activities, and websites that the kiddos will use to increase their knowledge. They will continue to work on computer coding skills in the GT classroom till our Winter Break.
If you have any questions about coding, please do not hesitate to email me and ask!
Let the coding begin!
Computer Coding Resources
https://bitsbox.com/hoc2015.html
https://lightbot.com/hocflash.html
Apps:
Tynker
Hopscotch
Lightbot
Kodable
ScratchJr
AND... many more!
First Grade Inventors
Second Grade Naturalists
Third Grade Egypt Explorers
Fourth Grade Engineers
Keller ISD Film Festival
Check out the following link for more information! All entries due February 29th! Remember to submit entries through the online process discussed on the link below.
http://www.kellerisd.net/community/media/film/Pages/default.aspx
Engineering Saturdays at UTA
Communication & Picture Albums are HERE!
Activity Photos are here!
I created a Shutterfly account for the Independence Excel Scholars. I will place all of the photos of any Independence GT related activity in that account.
https://independencesexcelscholars.shutterfly.com/
I would like to keep the photos private, so you will have to join the group and then I'll confirm your membership. You will be able to see them once your membership is confirmed.
If you have any questions about Shutterfly, please let me know.
Please join us on Twitter at @Donna12thman, to see what our classes are doing throughout the week! Don't forget to follow @Independence_ES and the hashtag #IEScelebrate for the happenings at Independence!
Donna Hodge
Florence Elementary
Independence Elementary
Keller ISD
Email: donna.hodge@kellerisd.net
Twitter: @Donna12thman