#csk8 Archive

This chat includes a discussion of topics of interest to K-8 teachers who teach and/or integrate computer science.The Computer Science Teachers Association is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines. CSTA provides opportunities for K–12 teachers and students to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn.
Wednesday September 6, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Sep 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #csk8 by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/ImnVTD3B10
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to tonight’s #csk8 Back to School chat.
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Our moderators for the chat tonight are @visionsbyvicky and @Todd_Lash #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Join us on Twitter OR try https://t.co/QQKbV3pwo2 where the hashtag is automatically added. #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Don’t forget to include the hashtag #csk8 on all tweets during the chat so that everyone participating in the chat sees your posts.
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Before we get started, please introduce yourself & tell us your connection to CS education for 5-14 year olds. #csk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Finally! I had to retire to do it, but I can participate. Anne Jenks, newly retired principal and consultant working with VC STEM. #csk8
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm BT, and I support PK-12 CS education in @SFUnified. We're quickly expanding in the K-8 realm. :) #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Yeah, Anne made it! Welcome. #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Bryan!! Glad you could join us tonight! #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek, @SFUnified
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    HI Anne! So glad you could join us for the first #csk8 chat of the year :)
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    I'm Bill - I support 30 elem schools in @SFUnified to implement CS #CSk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    This guy? Really? #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek, @SFUnified
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi all, I'm Vicky, one of your moderators tonight. I am a K-8 technology teacher from Los Angeles & the K-8 rep on the CSTA board. #csk8
  • kindercollab Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hashtags are my friend! #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Great to see you Bill! Thanks for joining us tonight. How's the start of the year going? #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @SFUnified
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome, Bill! #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @SFUnified
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi all! Amanda, TK8 Digital Innovation ToSA here! Taught some CS concepts as T... now bring integrated #CS to classes I support #CSk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    The hashtag does help. :) #csk8
    In reply to @kindercollab
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    HI Amanda! #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Welcome, Amanda! #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I am Sheena CS teacher and CS curriculum integration specialist in Los Altos California. Teaching computer science for 8 years #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hey folks! I'm Todd from the mid-coast. Doc student researching SPED and #CSed @CTRL_UIUC #csk8
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Thanks @VisionsByVicky - glad to be here! I'm going to try to make as many #CSk8 chats as possible this year!
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @SFUnified, @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi, Sheena! How's your year going so far? #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    That's awesome! #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @SFUnified
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Glad to hear. School is off to a roaring start :) May be coming out to visit you all in a couple of months. #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @SFUnified
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Teach CS and Design at K12 private boys school in NYC #csk8
  • alexle0 Sep 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #csk8 Alex, 4th grade teacher.
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi Sheena! So glad you could join us :) #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Welcome! Glad to see someone from #ethicalCS joining tonight. #csk8
    In reply to @ed_saber
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Welcome, Alex! #csk8
    In reply to @alexle0
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    I know that @owenpeery also from @SFUnified is on his way too! #WeAreSFUSD representing in #csk8 tonight!
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hey Saber, thanks for stopping in. Thanks also for your work with #ethicalCS this summer! #csk8
    In reply to @ed_saber
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Busy and fun - even more CS classes, and more integration planned! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    please do! We have a fun group of CS teachers out here in SF! #CSk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @SFUnified
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    We should have the #sfusd crowd moderate one of these - be watching for that opportunity later! #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @owenpeery, @SFUnified
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    @SFUnified represent! #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @owenpeery, @SFUnified, @SFUnified
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hey Anne! #CSk8
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Mark Miller just arriving. ED https://t.co/LP2bL8AMzE we help kids, teachers, and schools w CS #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    The #csk8 chat is a structured chat which means questions will be numbered Q1 for Question 1, Q2 for Question 2, etc.
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Mark! Long time no "see". #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Welcome back Mark! #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Your answers should start with A1 for the answer to Q1, A2 to answer Q2, etc. matching the question being answered. #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Are you ready? Be watching for the first question about how you start your year! #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Q1: What's the first CS activity that you did or plan to do with your students? What grade level(s) and why do you start there? #csk8
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Agree - they have a lot to share and should run a #csk8 chat topic #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @billmarsland, @owenpeery, @SFUnified
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Would love to hear all about it. #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    K-2 CS teachers read the first few chapters of @helloruby then play "Program the Teacher" https://t.co/NYeCz2PtWU #CSk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: My role has changed. I will be working with teachers to provide quality STEM experiences for Ss. Working on developing curriculum. #csk8
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    whoops, that was my A1 #CSk8
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    @Todd_Lash & @VisionsByVicky thinking of doing the next #ethicalCS edchat on Sept 27 at 8pm. Any chance that conflicts with #csk8?
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Kids love to boss their teacher around. One of the reasons mine love Robot Turtles. #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @helloruby
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Working on Swift Playgrounds at the moment. Hoping to share with Ss and Ts. #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    We are the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, so no it won't conflict. #csk8
    In reply to @ed_saber, @Todd_Lash
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Hi Everyone! Smita here. Will be popping in and out. Excited to be here #csk8
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1) In a 6th grade intro CS class, we start w/ mix of unplugged and plugged activities: cup stacking, growth mindset, pair programming #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Cool! What other #CSed books would you recommend for school library media specialists to purchase for their libraries Bill? #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @helloruby
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Robot Turtles are fun! Are all the students gathered around one game board? #CSk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @helloruby
  • myassignment Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/zjHe7FChWB #csk8 #ctedlead #edubkcl #vted
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    HI Smita! Great to see you. #CSk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: First activity was Algorithms - flowcharts for everyday activities & for drawing pictures with shapes. Unplugged & imp first steps #csk8
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: Starting in a gr4 class this yr. First task planned is review w/@codeorg lessons & work on vocab (sequence, algorithm, loop) #CSk8
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Hi Anne! Likewise #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I'm starting w/growth mindset things and typically do parts of the computer near the beginning of the year so Ss use correct terms. #csk8
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Smita!! #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    HI Smita! Great to have you with us. #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: in a new role looking to see how to integrate CS in a new site #csk8
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: I usually do something non-CS, like write a letter. I get to know them and check on their digital skills, typing, reading, writing #csk8
    • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      Q1: What's the first CS activity that you did or plan to do with your students? What grade level(s) and why do you start there? #csk8
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hi Amanda! Good to see you here! #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hi! How is the new school? Saw you did some fun shopping for your makerspace! Looking forward to hearing more #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Always good to review terminology - got blank stares when I asked what an algorithm was today. **sigh** #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs, @codeorg
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    that's a great beginning! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I'd love to hear your thoughts on Swift Playgrounds sometime Anne. #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Secret Coders (all 3), Ada Lovelace Poet of Science, Rosie Revere Engineer, Ada Twist Scientist, Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @helloruby
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Yes, but I have small classes. They work in pairs. #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @helloruby
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    w/ students you've taught before, right? of course :) #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @MsHaughs, @codeorg
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Love that! I've been focusing heavily on vocab in CS &math w/classes I get to work with. Really powerful for Ss conceptual development #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Nice to see you here, Smita. #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I just started playing with it, but so far, I like it. Haven’t gotten very far though. I’ll definitely let you know. #CSk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Vicky, you're fired! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @MsHaughs, @codeorg
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Oooh, what are you doing this year? #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Yes , Sheena, all good so far. Hope to see you soon😀 #csk8 On my way to Steve Winwood
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    For the most part, yes. #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek, @MsHaughs, @codeorg
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Agree! Algorithms is another good start topic #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Thanks, Vicky! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I'm planning to get the new ones from Girls Who Code as well. #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @Todd_Lash, @helloruby
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Those tricky vocab words that are shared between CS and math but have different contextual meanings ;) #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs, @VisionsByVicky
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    LOL-- just like every other subject area! :) #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @BTwarek, @codeorg
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Director of Technology and Innovation at Gideon Hausner in Palo Alto #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I'd love to get those too - would love to hear your thoughts on them! #CSk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @Todd_Lash, @helloruby
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Wow! Fantastic! Congrats!! #CSk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    connecting with everyday activities is a very good technique to make analogy between abstract and concrete concepts #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Keep your eyes open for our next question and answer either A or B, whichever applies. #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Welcome to the chat! And, yes, a good place to start. #csk8
    In reply to @CTRL_UIUC
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I used it with grades 1-5 last year, Todd and I liked what I saw. Lots of thinking, great user interface #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @Ajay460
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Yep! The descriptive material in the @k12csframework does a good job in distinguishing some concepts in math and CS #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @MsHaughs, @VisionsByVicky, @k12csframework
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    There's a great ELA lesson, too :) #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @VisionsByVicky
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Just ordered a set to check them out! #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @VisionsByVicky, @Todd_Lash, @helloruby
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    #csk8 :)
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q2A: What are your plans for implementing the new CSTA K-12 CS Standards into your CS classes? https://t.co/z1lrh08BJt #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Q2B: If you are not using the new CSTA K-12 CS Standards, what standards do you use or how do you choose the focus of your classes? #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    They're on my wish list. :) #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek, @billmarsland, @Todd_Lash, @helloruby
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    We also work to start with the concrete and gradually move towards more abstract #csk8
    In reply to @CTRL_UIUC, @Sheena1010
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Did you find it was too challenging for the younger students? How much support did you have to give? #CSk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar, @Todd_Lash
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    This year I insisted on flowcharts instead of pseudocode - encouraged them to include decisions/loops where possible. #csk8
    In reply to @CTRL_UIUC
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I loved this! 😻 this can reduce misconceptions! #csk8
    • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      Love that! I've been focusing heavily on vocab in CS &math w/classes I get to work with. Really powerful for Ss conceptual development #csk8
      In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    very good!! #csk8
    • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      We also work to start with the concrete and gradually move towards more abstract #csk8
      In reply to @CTRL_UIUC, @Sheena1010
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2A) We aligned curriculum to CSTA standards, and we're also working to fill some gaps. There's a lot of important stuff to fit in! #csk8
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2A: aligning current K-2 and 3-5 curriculum with standards to identify the gaps to fill in as we build out curriculum this year #CSk8
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2B: Keep an eye on standard but try to build a curriculum around engaging projects. Being able to use code to create meaningful work #csk8
    • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      Q2B: If you are not using the new CSTA K-12 CS Standards, what standards do you use or how do you choose the focus of your classes? #csk8
  • Kenny_pal2 Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Let's chat with the theme of #csk8 Chat channel　[free] https://t.co/y0bJwvVQK1
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2A: I like CSTA K12 standards as guide for determining concepts I can work on w/Ss in projects. Excited 4CA standards coming! #csk8
    • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      Q2B: If you are not using the new CSTA K-12 CS Standards, what standards do you use or how do you choose the focus of your classes? #csk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    For those of you that are into robots, did you know that @WonderWorkshop is raffling off a robot for classrooms? Looks interesting. #CSk8
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    The @csteachersorg standards support meaningful project-based instruction. #csk8
    In reply to @ed_saber, @csteachersorg
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I am just curious that with as ubiquitous as iPads are, it doesn't seem to have achieved widespread use. #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @SKolhatkar
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Totally and some of it can be tricky to do. I need to pick your brain on Middle School. #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Love the idea of flow charts #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @CTRL_UIUC
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Don’t doubt it. But finding inspiration and engagement requires looking elsewhere, books, movie, talks, news, etc. #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek, @csteachersorg
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    are you teaching these concepts by having students program in a tool? #csk8
    • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      This year I insisted on flowcharts instead of pseudocode - encouraged them to include decisions/loops where possible. #csk8
      In reply to @CTRL_UIUC
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    I'm trying to work out areas where I am meeting the standards or what I plan to do. Here's K-2. https://t.co/WiMGxC7HDB #csk8
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Very true! #CSk8 That also maybe because several people might have older iPads?
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @Ajay460
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Interesting. Why did you require flowcharts? #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @CTRL_UIUC
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    You're soooo good! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Yeah, some of mine are too old. #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar, @Todd_Lash, @Ajay460
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Love this! We don't have CS classes or Ts. All my lessons are project-based to fit into K5 curriculum &make meaningful for Ss #csk8
    In reply to @ed_saber
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2: At our school (TK-5) we didn’t use the CSTA K-12 standards last yr, We used Kodable School and https://t.co/o0dUzy9LJx. #CSk8
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Love this! Thank you for sharing! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    2A) Looking to align better with the new CSTA stds & find at least one new non coding std to implement in each class. #csk8
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A1 1st activity: survey monkey to gather pre-assessment regarding confidence, interest, and content background re CS. Grades 3-8 #csk8
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Super #csk8
    • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      2A) Looking to align better with the new CSTA stds & find at least one new non coding std to implement in each class. #csk8
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Going to follow #csta standards when starting and want to get a baseline for all the Ts #csk8
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    very exciting works you are doing #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Awesome idea - sounds ambitious! It's great to address more than programming in each lesson #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    That's awesome, Vicky, thanks #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Those can be the toughest to fit in which is why we are planning some chats around the non-programming/algorithms standards. #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    The Kodable materials & standards look really helpful, too! How did it work out? #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    That is a great goal Sheena. We will have chats later in the year that focus on non-programming standards and how to meet them. #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A2 we r reviewing new July stds vs existing content to identify possible adjustments during the year #csk8
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    Keep Calm . Im An Leo Badass => https://t.co/qZS383VJMB #leo #leosweatshirt #csk8 #leovneck #leotanktop #leolongsleeve #Katia
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Awesome goal! We often use the "do now" for integrating non-coding standards, even if it's only tangentially related to core lesson #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I always do a survey at the beginning of the year in Google Forms. #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    are you teaching these concepts by having students program in a tool? #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I do acknowledge the privilege that comes with experience and the freedom at my school. I try to share those ideas when I can #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Else they put steps in a big paragraph.Making boxes for flowcharts => must break down the steps/show loops. #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @CTRL_UIUC
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A2: also, based upon convos, many of the elem Ts are more likely to do physical computing than just screen based #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Love this Mark. Start with where they are at and want to be. #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I think that was because it was originally supposed to be for middle school. #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @SKolhatkar
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I made mine indent when there were conditionals. :) #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @CTRL_UIUC
  • BTwarek Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Sadly I must leave the #csk8 chat for the night. Gym's calling. I'll check the storify after. Thank you!
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi Mark! Good to see you here #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @mlmiller
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Our next question is coming up about the details! #csk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I think it went well. The Ss love Kodable. We've used it for years. #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    No, you can't leave. :) #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Q3: Let’s share! Do you have a scope & sequence or pacing guide for your CS classes? How about unit/lesson plans you can share? #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    In my best Governator voice, "Do another"! Thanks for stopping by BT! #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Bye, BT! Look forward to seeing you end of this month #csk8
    In reply to @BTwarek
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I use the free version to introduce concepts in K & 1. #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @MsHaughs
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Tools to make flowcharts: blank paper and pencil ! Tasks that have loops built in, load dishwasher, fold laundry etc #csk8
    In reply to @CTRL_UIUC
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: Here's the scope we use for K-2 and 3-5 curriculum in @SFUnified https://t.co/ozbjmofVzw #CSk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    No. We just used the https://t.co/o0dUzy9LJx lessons and also Kodable School which actually does have a scope & sequence. #CSk8
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Love those examples, Sheena #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @CTRL_UIUC
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Q3 we are redoing our grades 7-8 materials including checking alignment w CS Discoveries and July stds. We will share when updated #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Thanks, Bill! #csk8
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: I am inspired by the #creativecoding community, @p5xjs @ProcessingOrg etc W/ @thecodingtrain and web editor easy to use in 6, 7, 8 #csk8
    • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      Q3: Let’s share! Do you have a scope & sequence or pacing guide for your CS classes? How about unit/lesson plans you can share? #csk8
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    We could totally do that #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @billmarsland, @SFUnified
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Great. Thanks for sharing Mark. Looking forward to it. #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: No scope/sequence yet, but for now I have project-based unit plans &lessons I've taught shared on my blog https://t.co/FLmCTKyKWr #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Awesome, looking forward to seeing it! #csk8
    • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Q3 we are redoing our grades 7-8 materials including checking alignment w CS Discoveries and July stds. We will share when updated #csk8
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    These are really good. Thanks for sharing #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @SFUnified
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Love your blog, Amanda. #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    That's awesome! #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I encourage Ts to make a copy of the Doc and use it for their own year plan based on their CS schedule (weekly, biweekly, etc) #CSk8
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3cont... more physical computing stuff than anything else :) #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Not familiar with @codingtrain . Is it mainly puzzle based or more constructionist? #csk8 What do you like about it?
    In reply to @ed_saber, @p5xjs, @ProcessingOrg, @thecodingtrain, @CodingTrain
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Off point, but also soon will share instructions to use Chomebooks as terminals for RPis #csk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I won’t be at school this year, but I hope that @MsbatistaL rolls out the CSTA standards. She is the tech mentor at the site. #CSk8
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Thanks! Have some resources to update this week! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I lay out my year (subject to change, of course). Here's Kindergarten: https://t.co/lyWEecqIsC #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Well she should know at least the K-2 ones. :) #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @MsbatistaL
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I am sure she will. She was an amazing contributor in their writing! #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @MsbatistaL
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Why do you think that is Smita? #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar, @MsHaughs
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    :-) #CSk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar, @MsHaughs
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3: Do not have detailed scope & sequence to share - but this is district plan for K-8 https://t.co/4ObsArcr4L . Same as before #csk8
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Its super-accessible coding projects from @shiffman where he build fun and engaging projects with Processing or p5 #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @shiffman
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I want to know what the OREO project is! #CSk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    It's something about hands on and tangible just like #MakerSpace - appeals to every learner & teacher #CSk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @MsHaughs
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Thanks. Going to check it out! #csk8
    In reply to @ed_saber, @shiffman
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Trying to walk dog, water garden, pick food for dinner, and Twitter chat all at once #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    HA! I knew someone would ask about that. https://t.co/1u66dMbEHW #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    There is a web editor for p5 coming which should make it super accessible for all, caveat - JavaScript syntax, but fun and powerful #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash
  • ilovehunting247 Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Fly Fishing T-Shirt—-Jaa... Brilliant=> https://t.co/1Rmo8sJ4pr #huntingvneck #huntingsweatshirts #huntingmugs #huntinghoodie #csk8
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    JUST started playing w/Processing last weekend. Any tips for learning & brings to Ss welcomed :) #CSk8
    In reply to @ed_saber, @p5xjs, @ProcessingOrg, @thecodingtrain
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Champion!!! #csk8
    In reply to @owenpeery
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Sheena has some good stuff on this, right @Sheena1010 ? #csk8
    • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      JUST started playing w/Processing last weekend. Any tips for learning & brings to Ss welcomed :) #CSk8
      In reply to @ed_saber, @p5xjs, @ProcessingOrg, @thecodingtrain
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A3: don't have a scope & sequence currently for the new elem but there is one for middle school - need to locate it from the T #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Be watching for the next question of tonight’s #csk8 chat.
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q4: What is something NEW that you are doing this year that you're especially excited about? #csk8
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    So awesome! And you're hitting those tricky data collection standards, too! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    And, we're going to eat oreos, too! :) #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Yup, aside from Shiffman's tutorials, @thecodingtrain there are books from MIT. I find p5, the JavaScript, more fun and accessible #csk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs, @p5xjs, @ProcessingOrg, @thecodingtrain, @thecodingtrain
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I'm fighting a losing battle though #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Have used Processing.js on Khan Academy in 6th grader for many years. Focus on making art, and animations. Ss love it #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    the best part! (though I'm imagining stacks of oreos that have been touched by grubby hands...haha) #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: It seems to me that everything I am doing this year is new😀 #csk8
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Agreed-- even if not sure about coding in their classrm, making physical items blink/spin/beep/etc. tends to get Ts more interested #CSk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar, @Todd_Lash
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    This is a great resource including website links! Very useful guide #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I will have some NON used oreos for eating. :) #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I like the key ideas. Our Ts found the “soft skills” (perseverance, collaboration, creativity) learned coding bled over 2 other subjs. #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4: Reading #HiddenFigures (young readers ed) was a big success. Hope to build on that with more books about society, ethic and tech #csk8
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Q4 1. Trinket.io for beginning Python. 2. Chrome-to-Raspbery-Pi for advanced Python #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Great book! #csk8
    In reply to @ed_saber
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Chrome to RPi sounds very interesting. #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I like trinket and they have added several new things in the last year or so #CSk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: this year I won't have my own CS classroom! Instead I get to support 30 other CS classrooms - totally new and very exciting! #CSk8
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 going to try to sometimes use Flipgrid as exit ticket to capture S reflections about their work that day in CS #csk8
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: Definitely micorbit : still not sure where and how. Also will do more on functions, since it is a std clearly in 6th gr #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I would except ... no cameras on computers & microphones don't work either. :( #csk8
    In reply to @owenpeery
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Good luck, Bill! Sounds exciting! #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Being able to work with different schools all over the county is really exciting to me. Can’t wait to work with all those Ts and Ss. #CSk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Yes! Where their findings anecdotal or did they gather any data on it? #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @Sheena1010
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4: Microbit & Circuit Playground & working on getting enough Raspberry Pis to do a networking lesson with those. #csk8
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    .io is currently blocked at our schools thanks to games.! I still prefer offline Python. May change that by end of semester #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    thank you!!! #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Have you looked at the resources out there for the microbit? #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes I also got microbits & am looking forward to using them. Love what @dkiang has done with the @microbit_edu course #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @dkiang, @microbit_edu
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Trying various exit tickets, each have strength + weakness, Flipgrid will be very different so think Ss will out more thought into it #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I am really wanting to spend some more time with the Microbit as well. Thanks to the pied piper of awesomeness! @HalSpeed #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @HalSpeed
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Both. They definitely noticed that Ss were able to stick with things and not give up which led to improved achievement. #CSk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @Sheena1010
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    .@owenpeery is a @flipgrid evangelist! He is all about bringing it to @SFUnified! He's converted me already #csk8
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yes way too many resources on microbit! Am frozen with the number of possibilities, and how to add it across 5-8 #csk8 Fun!
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Wow! Is that a new thing - .io blocked? #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @mlmiller
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    How are your students liking trinket? It's now the latest version of Python, correct? #csk8
    In reply to @SKolhatkar, @mlmiller
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    #csk8 they can block .io domain yet specifically unblock trinket.io. That's the thing to explain to IT. Offline Python on RPi is gold std.
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Tho I keep turning down requests to become an ambassador, don't believe in those programs #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • CTRL_UIUC Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Wonderful! #csk8
    • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A4: this year I won't have my own CS classroom! Instead I get to support 30 other CS classrooms - totally new and very exciting! #CSk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    I'd love to talk with you more about how you are using these and formative assessment in general with #CSed instruction Owen. #csk8
    In reply to @owenpeery, @VisionsByVicky
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #csk8 I run into it all the time, but unblocking the one subdomain is something IT can be persuaded to do, usually
    In reply to @SKolhatkar, @Sheena1010
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Ya, that is an interesting problem. You see the NYT article around edtech sponsorship that came out this week? #csk8
    In reply to @owenpeery, @billmarsland, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Let's chat in 2 months about it when I've been able try out a few different methods #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @VisionsByVicky
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #csk8 actually u can force Python 2, or Python 3, or their default blend which is surprisingly reasonable. I am lobbying for a few features
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @SKolhatkar
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Yeah, that was an interesting article. #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @owenpeery, @billmarsland, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I did #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @billmarsland, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Yes they can, but am not yet interested in unblocking .io right now. Maybe later when I need it #csk8
    In reply to @mlmiller, @SKolhatkar
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    How does it compare to Raspberry Pi or Arduino? I don’t know very much about it. #CSk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @VisionsByVicky
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A4: We just got some @microbit_edu that I'm excited to play w/more and try w/Ss! #CSk8
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Plus I worked for Edmodo when we rolled out the ambassador program, I guess it works for some people #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @billmarsland, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Anyone using https://t.co/PFqQDNfLAF ? #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @owenpeery
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    #csk8 not the whole domain, just the trinket.io subdomain (that's how I want it)
    In reply to @Sheena1010, @SKolhatkar
  • Kenny_pal2 Sep 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    If you chat about #csk8 Chat channel - free https://t.co/y0bJwvVQK1
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Our last question of the night is coming right up. #csk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Just looked online and saw that there was a Doctor Who Mission Decode with Micro:bit. I’m in! #CSk8
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    One perk for Flipgrid is free Class subscription, but that cost is about 1 hours time for me, better just to pay for it #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @Todd_Lash, @billmarsland, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I know - I LOVE those and it's cheap! #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Woohoo! Can't wait to see what you come up with! #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I did - reminded me why I like the CS world better than edtech ;) #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @owenpeery, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Nope #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @Todd_Lash
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Q5: What advice do you have for new teachers of K-8 computer science? If you are new to teaching CS, what help do you need? #csk8
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Todd, I think every teacher needs to read it. There is a fine balancing line & our Ss always come first #csk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash, @owenpeery, @billmarsland, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    But, can you fix my printer? #csk8
    In reply to @billmarsland, @Todd_Lash, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Microbit board has button, buzzer, couple sensors, bluetooth &LED matrix built in. Plug in to computer to program like Makey Makey... #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @Sheena1010, @VisionsByVicky
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5: Don’t worry about being the “expert”. Just do it! You will learn with the Ss and love it. #CSk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    HA! #csk8
    • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      But, can you fix my printer? #csk8
      In reply to @billmarsland, @Todd_Lash, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #CSk8
    In reply to @owenpeery, @Todd_Lash, @Flipgrid, @SFUnified
  • SKolhatkar Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A5: Just do it and Let go #csk8
  • bquentin3 Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A5 Alas that I am so late! Don't be afraid to let Ss know that you're learning too. Lets you model good debugging skills #csk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    It’s British. Where can you buy it in the US? I’m looking online but it’s quoting prices in British currency. #CSk8
    In reply to @MsHaughs, @Sheena1010, @VisionsByVicky
  • owenpeery Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A5 CS is about breaking big problems down into smaller ones, then solving w/ power of computing, not devices, coding lang, or tools #csk8
  • Sheena1010 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A5: Save a little time to code just for fun -not related to your class. Keeps you learning and can makes you better at helping Ss #csk8
  • Todd_Lash - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    We hear this a lot and have for a few years. When should teachers become the expert in your opinion? #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Frys - often on sale. #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @MsHaughs, @Sheena1010
  • billmarsland Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A5: be the lead learner - don't worry about knowing all the answers! #csk8
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Also has 3 input/output rings and 3V connection. RPi is full on computer, has the 20 GPIO +3V & 5V and tons of add-ons #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @Sheena1010, @VisionsByVicky
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks! Can’t wait. #CSk8
    In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @MsHaughs, @Sheena1010
  • mlmiller Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Q5 #csk8 Advice don't rely just on courses like https://t.co/uJS1LkTrbU or kodable. Ss need authentic projects. Courses just 1 part of soltn
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Just ordered couple more from Adafruit. Pretty sure they're on Amazon now too. #csk8
    In reply to @Ajay460, @Sheena1010, @VisionsByVicky
  • ed_saber Sep 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A5: I think it is important to find time to code for yourself. Create projects that you would want to share with the world. #csk8
    • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      Q5: What advice do you have for new teachers of K-8 computer science? If you are new to teaching CS, what help do you need? #csk8
  • VisionsByVicky - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    And challenge yourself to learn a new programming language. Helps to understand when students don't get it? #csk8
    In reply to @Sheena1010
  • MsHaughs Sep 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A5: Cind CS a topic most Ts have 0 backgrnd in so more intimidating to get started teaching. I point them toward online learning opps #csk8
  • Ajay460 Sep 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Maybe never. The T should model being a lifelong learner. There is a certain vulnerability in that that Ss can relate to. #CSk8
    In reply to @Todd_Lash