#ECEchat Archive

We chat every Tuesday night at 8:30-9:30 pm CST. All are welcome, especially EarlyEd teachers, leaders & experts. Co-founded & moderated by @techwnancy @JessicaCabeen & @VealHeidi

Tuesday December 11, 2018
9:30 PM EST

  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Welcome to #ECEchat Please share your name, where you're from and what you do.
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Hello #ECEchat! I am Sarah and I teach first grade in Maryland. I am also part of the @ELN_ISTE leadership team!
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Hi everyone in #ecechat! I am Gail Lovely and I am from Friendswood, TX. I am an independent educator/consultant.
  • SusieTowber1 Dec 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Excited to learn! Susie from an early childhood school in North Texas. #ecechat
  • AmyLearn Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Amy Learn, Austin, MN, Kindergarten Innovation Coach/ Advanced Academic Talent Development teacher #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi. I’m Heidi, one of the #ECEchat founders & moderators. I’m also serve on the leadership team of the #ISTE Early Learning Network PLN. I’m thrilled for tonight’s chat about #Coding with Early Learners!
  • tinacruickshank Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hello friends! Tina C from Richardson ISD, North Dallas, Full Day PreK checking in! #ECEchat
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Aloha everyone! My name is Wendy and I am an Instructional Technology Specialist in the state of Hawaiʻi. I support our preschool teachers with early childhood tech integration! I am also a member of the @ELN_ISTE leadership team. #ecechat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    So excited for tonight’s #ECEchat with the @ISTE Early Learning Network!
    In reply to @msallenteaches, @ELN_ISTE, @iste
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi Amy Kindergarten innovation coach.... that is an exciting title... what do you do on a "typical day"? #ECEchat
  • SheehanShares Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi everyone! I'm Regina and I teach a Title 1 inclusive class in Raleigh NC. #ecechat
  • lthomas_ed Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
    My name is Lauren and I am a preservice teacher in PA! I am so excited to learn from all you experienced educators! #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
    #ECEchat is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
    I'm Jennifer Bowden, Director of Training & Education Prog. Development for Goddard Systems, the franchisor for the Goddard School and the president of the @ELN_ISTE. It's a pleasure to be here! #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Hi Gail! I’m pumped that we’re all here with the @ELN_ISTE for #ECEchat tonight.
    In reply to @glovely, @ELN_ISTE
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Remember to include the hashtag #ECEchat so everyone can follow along.
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Tonight’s chat about #coding with EarlyLearners is inspired by @marinabers book Coding as a Playground! If you haven’t read it, put it on your must read list asap! #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:34 PM EST
    well @VealHeidi I am SO excited and thrilled with the opportunity to chat with #ecechat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Welcome Amy!!!! #ecechat
    In reply to @AmyLearn
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Q1 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:35 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @ELN_ISTE hosting a chat on coding with early learners. Follow along at #ECEchat! @ECEchat @jenniferbbowden @glovely @WendyLOliver @msallenteaches @VealHeidi @katyphinney
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Q1 What is Coding & why would we teach early learners to code? #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Welcome to #ECEchat Tina! I think you are on your way to earning a prefect attendance award for the chat! #risdgreatness
    In reply to @tinacruickshank
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
    👋🏻 I’m Taylor from Mesquite Tx. I teach kinder ❤️ #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1 #ECEChat I think coding is the conversion of whatever language we use as humans into a format we can use to communicate with technology.
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Aloha Wendy! I’m so glad that we can connect via #ecechat across an ocean and time zones too!
    In reply to @WendyLOliver, @ELN_ISTE
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Q1: We should teach young learners to code because it teaches them to understand language in an entirely new way! #ECEchat
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A1: I think we should teach young children to code because it allows them understand language in an entirely new way! #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Welcome to #ECEchat Regina! As an inclusive class teacher do you have a co-teacher?
    In reply to @SheehanShares
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1 part 2 #ECEchat we should teach coding as it focusses on using a "shared language" with precision to achieve a specific goal...
  • tinacruickshank Dec 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: Codingis how computers thing and work. It’s the communication piece of moving parts. I think coding helps the littles see patterns, learn direction, and achieve a goal. #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Welcome to #ECEchat Lauren! We love preservice teachers!!!! 👩‍🏫🌟
    In reply to @lthomas_ed
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: coding is giving something a code to tell it what to do? 🤷🏼‍♀️ it’s important bc that’s what our world is turning into! Tech Savvy is a must! #ECEchat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: With the rapidly changing economy, early exposure can help our students thrive https://t.co/HH2YhOEvRM #ECEchat
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1 Coding is a language that is used to give instructions to a computer or program. Almost like playing, "Simon Says!" We give instructions and the program follows them. #ecechat 🤖🖥
  • AmyLearn Dec 11 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A1 Coding can be unplugged or tech filled. Computational thinking skills, collaborating, problem solving & critical thinking. Student's excitement and engagement in computer science are sparked by introducing it young. It is part of our future. #ECEchat
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A1 Hello, everyone! I believe that some foundational elements of coding are analogous with some of the very items we know are DAP for young children such as sequencing, patterning, modularization (breaking things down to smaller parts), etc. #ecechat
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 11 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Hey #ecechat leaders! Greg- Pre-K, MD. Hope all are doing well.
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
    RT Q1 What is Coding & why would we teach early learners to code? #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A! part 3 ;-) #ECEchat I think that learning a language is an important way to learn one's own language. Beyond coding the computational thinking is perhaps even more important!
  • 2ndGradeMama Dec 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Margaret, First Grade in Cabarrus County NC. Can’t wait to learn. I do not know a lot about coding. #ECEchat
  • lthomas_ed Dec 11 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A1 I think it is important because our students are going to need to know these skills especially now that our society is shifting towards technology. #ecechat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:42 PM EST
    You may know more than you think... think about "Simon Says' as human-coding! #ECEchat
    In reply to @2ndGradeMama
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 9:42 PM EST
    I think you're spot on @tinacruickshank! Have you read @marinabers' newest book? It's right in line with what you are saying. #ecechat
    In reply to @tinacruickshank, @tinacruickshank, @marinabers
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Q2 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:44 PM EST
    I agree, Gail, though some argue that computational thinking—as important as it is—abstracts things too far away from the computer. Food for thought! https://t.co/msz9OfFR3m #ecechat
    In reply to @glovely
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Q2 In @marinabers book Coding as a Playground, she intros the idea that #coding is a new literacy. In what way is coding a literacy? #ECEChat #iste
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
    You'll love it. We are doing a book study with our ELN this winter. We'll be sharing some info about it during the chat. You should definitely join us! #ECEchat
    In reply to @tinacruickshank, @marinabers
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A1 Coding is a way to communicate with others & creatively express ourselves via the unique medium of technology. #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Hmmmm I am not sure I see the thinking behind coding as moving further away from computer... I will have to ponder that a bit more. I know the languages and coding will change, but the thinking behind it is pretty standard high level thinking. #ECEchat
    In reply to @Dale_Chu
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: Coding languages mirror human language development. Once a student is familiar with a language, they can use it to create and express themselves in new ways! #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A1 I believe ALL young learners should have the opportunity to learn foundational coding skills simply as a matter of equity and whole child education. #ECEchat
  • SheehanShares Dec 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A1: Coding is a way for our students to learn language. It is important for our younger Ss to learn about coding because they are digital natives and ready to use the technology and skills that are available to them. We just need to provide them with the opportunity. #ECEchat
  • tinacruickshank Dec 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2. We think of literacy as reading and writing. Code is just the same. Code is a way of communicating and learning. We read it. We write it. We can edit and see it all play out. Think of symbols, numbers, all the bases are covered! #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A1 Here are 5 reasons why KIDS think they should learn to code. #ECEchat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2: As with literacy, coding is about communication. There's a vocabulary, and proficiency increases with fluency. #ecechat
    In reply to @VealHeidi, @marinabers
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2: coding is literacy in a sense bc you are reading it, it has its own language. #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2 #ECEchat Coding is a literacy as it is a way to communicate and it has "rules" of syntax and order and parts of speech.
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Well put, Mrs. C! #ecechat
    In reply to @tinacruickshank
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
    RT Q2: In @marinabers book,Coding as a Playground, she introduces the idea that coding is a new literacy. In what ways is #coding a literacy? #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A2 #ECEchat I also like that when we communicate with technology we cannot really blame the bot or the computer or other item for not understanding, we must work to communicate more clearly - a great life lesson!
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A2 Being literate means being able to understand and express one's self. There are amazing technological tools out there that allow children to do this, but also a lot there are just bells and whistles. #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Greg! I was hoping you'd be here tonight! Welcome to #ECEchat ; )
    In reply to @jazzmeister2013
  • SheehanShares Dec 11 @ 9:51 PM EST
    I fully agree! #ECEchat
    In reply to @tinacruickshank
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Totally agree! Coding helps students "own" their missteps (bugs) and feel empowered to fix them! #ECEchat
    In reply to @glovely
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A2 - Literacy means "the ability to read and write." With coding, our little ones can use symbols (such as arrows or colors) to create (write) a coding sentence and they will also be able to read/decode the sentence back. ⬅️⬆️⬇️➡️ #ecechat
  • AmyLearn Dec 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Reading and creating code is just like reading and writing in a language. What do these symbols represent and what are they communicating? It can be cross curricular with letters/sounds/ sight words/ story sequencing/ #ECEchat
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A2 Pt. 2 @msallenteaches has a terrific way of explaining the way coding is similar to that of language acquisition. #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Q3 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Coding as a form of literacy ⬇️ #ECEchat
    • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
      A2: As with literacy, coding is about communication. There's a vocabulary, and proficiency increases with fluency. #ecechat
      In reply to @VealHeidi, @marinabers
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q3 What key foundational skills can students practice and learn via coding? #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:55 PM EST
    #ECEchat
    • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
      Yes! @WendyLOliver and they can do it with almost any language as their first language!
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A3: For starters, creativity and problem-solving. #ecechat
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A3 #ECEchat Key foundational skills in coding/coders - resiliency, syntax, "word choice", precision in language, problem solving, symbolic thought and using meaningful symbols to communicate, estimation.... (shall I continue?)
  • tinacruickshank Dec 11 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A3. Patterns, sequence, colors, direction, it’s okay to make mistakes- growth mindset, effort- just try it! #ECEchat
  • SheehanShares Dec 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A3: Through the use of coding students can learn how to follow directions in sequential order, directionality, positional words, problem-solving, develop spatial awareness and so much more! #ECEchat
  • AmyLearn Dec 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Patterning, sequencing, directional language, collaboration, problem solving, decomposing a task #ECEchat
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A3: Prediction, abstraction, patterns,, precision, accuracy, revision...I could go on and on! #ecechat
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A3: The vocab is essential to introduce coding. How a code works and what is does too. I think about when I’m introducing the code-a-pillar to my Ss, they have to know that each piece is a different code before they can understand we are coding. #ECEchat
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A3 I love the 7 Powerful Ideas @marinabers describes in her book, Coding as a Playground. They are perfect to introduce and have children investigate starting in preschool. Two are algorithms (sequencing in a specific order) and Debugging. #ECEchat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:59 PM EST
    RT Q3 What key foundational skills can students practice and learn via coding? #ECEchat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 9:59 PM EST
    My daughter loves her code-a-pillar! #ecechat
    In reply to @weberkinder
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:00 PM EST
    A3 Skills taught via coding➡️ Patterning, sequencing, cause/effect, problem solving, computational thinking, foundational mathematical thinking, algorithmic thinking & number sense, as well as so many soft skills creativity, communication, collaboration, SEL development #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:00 PM EST
    A3 (continued) #ECEchat IF we offer students open-ended, multiple-ways-to-solve coding opportunities then we are also offering different ways to solve problems, efficiency, creativity and more.
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 10:01 PM EST
    A3 Some key foundational skills include sequence, directional and positional language, spatial and body awareness (when we do human coding), problem solving, mathematical thinking, critical thinking #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Q4 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:02 PM EST
    A3 pt 2: KEY is calling things what they are and having kids think/reflect. For ex. Instead of just having them do a puzzle and watching them problem-solve, talk to them about how they are trying different angles and tell them the act of trying a new way is debugging. #ecechat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:02 PM EST
    The picture book Coding a Sandcastle is excellent for introducing vocabulary specific to coding like loop, debugging, etc. #ecechat
    • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
      A3: The vocab is essential to introduce coding. How a code works and what is does too. I think about when I’m introducing the code-a-pillar to my Ss, they have to know that each piece is a different code before they can understand we are coding. #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Q4 What are some of your favorite unplugged coding ideas for early learners? #ECEchat
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hello Ruby is another great picture book that introduces coding concepts! #ECEchat
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Yes! I love this book, @VealHeidi #ecechat
    In reply to @VealHeidi, @VealHeidi
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:04 PM EST
    YES! I love that book (How to Code a Sandcastle) I also like to use If you Give a Mouse a Cookie (If/Then) and If I were a Wizard... lots of great books for examining coding #ECEchat
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:04 PM EST
    This is the kind of empowered learning we want to nurture in our classrooms and schools! #ecechat #leapeffect
    • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:00 PM EST
      A3 (continued) #ECEchat IF we offer students open-ended, multiple-ways-to-solve coding opportunities then we are also offering different ways to solve problems, efficiency, creativity and more.
  • tinacruickshank Dec 11 @ 10:05 PM EST
    A4. I’ve really only tried coding with my BeeBot so I am excited for unplugged ideas #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Love all these book suggestions!!! 📚 #ECEchat
    In reply to @glovely
  • AmyLearn Dec 11 @ 10:05 PM EST
    A4 student robots. Using carpet squares and arrow symbols to code a classmate on how to complete a task or reach a square. #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A4 #ECEChat One of my favorite unplugged activities is really more focussed on the Computational Thinking - having learners give me specific directions on how to make a PBJ sandwich -- this works on precise language and ordering of steps...
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:06 PM EST
    I think some of the best ways to teach those fundamental aspects of coding actually don't involve the use of a technology at all! #ecechat
    In reply to @tinacruickshank
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A4: teachingoutsideofthebox has some great unplugged lessons for coding #ECEchat
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A4: Code a friend with a grid on the floor! #ECEchat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 10:07 PM EST
    This is one of my favorite videos: https://t.co/5bHzVXTQWq #ecechat
    In reply to @glovely
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Hi, Lauren. It's something different schools and teachers are investigating. Those that focus on the language and who give students lots of unplugged practice, really end up engaging kids. #ECEchat
    In reply to @lthomas_ed
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:09 PM EST
    RT Q4 What are some of your favorite unplugged coding ideas for early learners? #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A4 Code-a-Dance is a great introductory unplugged #coding activity for early learners. Here's the link to the cards: https://t.co/HoTNCf1txC #ecechat #prek #CS4all #istelittlelearners @EriksonInst
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:10 PM EST
    There are so many unplugged ways to code. Make it a game. #ecechat
    In reply to @tinacruickshank
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Q5 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • SheehanShares Dec 11 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A4: During recess we practice unplugged coding by creating 'obstacle courses' and the student who created the course provides friends with directions to complete (or students who are developing language can model 1st or physically guide a friend through the course). #ECEchat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Too adorable! #ecechat
    In reply to @VealHeidi, @EriksonInst
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A4 Making a story map and then moving characters through the map can be unplugged coding... just on paper or on a board... #ecechat
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A4 For this activity we used arrows and a jumprope to create a path.We talked about what the arrows mean ⬅️⬆️➡️⬇️next they created a path with the jumprope and we discussed which side would be the beginning and end point. Then we used the arrows to walk the path. #ecechat
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A4 Have students create their own version of Little Codr (card game). All children have to agree on the symbols for forward, backward, etc. that the "programmer" draws. That in itself is a great teachable moment! #ecechat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Jumping in late but A4. I love using the @codeorg extension materials and building from that to create a lesson/curriculum for coding club. #ECEChat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Q5 What are some of your fave tech or robot related coding lessons or ideas for early learners? #ECEchat #istelittlelearners
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A5: I love to use familiar children's literature to help students make connections to abstract coding concepts. #ECEchat
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A5: we used spheros for a Science lesson the other day #ECEchat
  • tinacruickshank Dec 11 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A5- we have done retelling with stories, matching letters, shapes, community helpers. I love watching them get so excited with the BeeBot. I am gonna try more with my code-a-pillar soon! #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A5. @AmyLearn, Ryan Mayers and I created lessons for #WoodsonK- and incredible experience! #ECEChat https://t.co/s7ePIlTgCs
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 11 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Thanks Heidi! I've been multitasking and trying to follow along in the conversation. My Ss in the past have had coding in media production class. I haven't taken the time to engage in the process, but that will change soon enough. #ecechat
    In reply to @VealHeidi
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A5: part 2 we used Spheros for a Math lesson too! #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #ECEChat if you aren't following @RachelKaplan06 and @AmyLearn you should-great ideas for our littlest learners and presenters last year @ELN_ISTE
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A4 Another UNplugged coding activity is to create a “feelings” bracelet using colored beads. #ecechat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A4 Here are a bunch of different ideas for unplugged coding. Young learners need lots of concrete, whole body experiences before coding a bot to help them understand the concepts of movement, directionality, sequencing, and positional words. #ecechat
  • AmyLearn Dec 11 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A5 I am finding Beebot/Bluebot are simple yet versatile in being able to teach cross curricular concepts ( letters, numbers, stories, words...) I think KIBO is great at introducing block coding with literal blocks. #ECEchat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:17 PM EST
    RT Q5 What are some of your fave tech or robot related coding lessons or ideas for early learners? #ECEchat #istelittlelearners
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A5 I really like the breadth and depth of things you can teach with Kibo. It doesn't use a screen and kids work on debugging, algorithms, modularization while also working on their collaboration, communication, creativity and problem solving skills. #ecechat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A5 I have been having fun with teachers using Bee-Bot and a pirate game we made up.... #ECEChat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Q6 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Thx for sharing this link!!! Whoa, it's full of ideas and pics to explain the different coding challenges your kinders experienced. Check it out @techwnancy | #ECEchat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A5 I am also enamored with Ozobots as a non-written language coding bot... (these little bots follow lines drawn on paper) Colorful patterns change Ozobot's "behavior" #ecechat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Q6 Dr. Bers explains, "When children play they learn by doing." How is coding an expression of play and what impact have you seen on your students as a result of their experiences with coding? #ECEchat #istelittlelearners
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 11 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Seriously enjoying all of the ideas exchanged tonight. My K Ss loved coding last year. My PK Ss have not had the opportunity to try it out. May have to explore it more closely myself. Doors opening... #ecechat
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A6 #ECEChat WELL, we need to be certain we are providing playful opportunities... NOT "get it right" opportunities. SO many examples "out there" are structured to teach children one way to solve a problem or create a code... this is not the best model in my opinion....
  • tinacruickshank Dec 11 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A6: they are playing while coding. They get to explore and try things their way. Things can be done in different ways. My kids have started to develop a stronger sense of direction words and counting to figure out their path! Just let them try and figure it out! #ECEchat
  • msallenteaches Dec 11 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A6: Students learn that they can create anything they can imagine which empowers them as learners and designers. #ECEchat
  • AmyLearn Dec 11 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A6 When students code together they are laughing, celebrating, playing together while learning. They are fully engaged and filled with wonder, inquiry, & curiosity. #ECEchat
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A6 Coding IS Play! Look at the many adolescents who get lost in MineCraft. This comes back to your first question, Heidi. The idea of being able to express oneself in a myriad of ways is play and literacy, both. #ecechat
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Q6: I totally agree!! Anytime we are learning with coding they think it’s play, but they are really learning... 🤫 sneaky sneaky!! #ECEchat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:25 PM EST
    RT Q6 Dr. Bers explains, When children play they learn by doing." How is coding an expression of play and what impact have you seen on your students as a result of their experiences with coding? #ECEchat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Thank you all for joining #ECEchat tonight. Thx also to the #ISTE Early Learning Network PLN leaders for guest hosting tonight’s chat! Shout out to @WendyLOliver @glovely @jenniferbbowden @msallenteaches & @VealHeidi
  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:26 PM EST
    I so agree with you, @glovely. We need to be careful of "teacher-led" vs. "child-led" lessons/activities. #ecechat
    In reply to @glovely, @glovely
  • weberkinder Dec 11 @ 10:26 PM EST
    👋🏻 it was fun! #ECEchat
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A6 Coding can be open ended.Students can create their own unique path when creating a coding sentence, wether it is with arrows on the playground with a robot on a coding grid or in an app such as @ScratchJr We all learn create and play differently and coding allows this #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Remember to build your PLN & follow the awesome #EarlyEd friends that you connected with on #ECEchat tonight!
  • glovely Dec 11 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Thank you #ECEChat for having us! The hour flew by!
    In reply to @ECEchat, @WendyLOliver, @jenniferbbowden, @msallenteaches, @VealHeidi
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A6. Coding is a way to integrate play, computational thinking and student's passions all in one. #ECEChat
    • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:25 PM EST
      RT Q6 Dr. Bers explains, When children play they learn by doing." How is coding an expression of play and what impact have you seen on your students as a result of their experiences with coding? #ECEchat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:28 PM EST
    The #ECEchat hastag is available 24/7! Be sure to continue to share your learning and all the awesome things you are doing in your class.
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  • jenniferbbowden Dec 11 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Thank YOU, @ecechat for welcoming us tonight! Such Fun! #ECEchat
    In reply to @ECEchat, @WendyLOliver, @glovely, @msallenteaches, @VealHeidi, @ECEchat
  • WendyLOliver Dec 11 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Mahalo (thank you) #ecechat, this was so much fun! I loved learning from all of you! 💕🤖⬇️➡️⬆️⬅️🌺🌴
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Dec 11 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A6 I recently observed a PK4 kiddo take out a coding mat & beebot during centers & begin coding.When a PK3 classmate joined, he taught his friend hot to code the bot. They proceeded to go back and forth creating their own paths for the bot. #play #ecechat
  • Dale_Chu Dec 11 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Thank y'all for hosting! #ecechat
    In reply to @ECEchat, @WendyLOliver, @glovely, @jenniferbbowden, @msallenteaches, @VealHeidi
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 11 @ 10:29 PM EST
    As someone who is a big proponent of learning through play, this makes me want to explore coding for myself. Play is such a HUGE time of learning and growth, both academically and socially. #ecechat
    In reply to @jenniferbbowden