Q1 This is Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) dedicated to showing K-12 Ss the importance of computer science education. Is your school participating in #HourOfCode At which grade levels are your Ss participating? #moedchat
A1 YES! We celebrate this week K-8 by participating in #HourOfCode Created individual Ss accounts, this year & looking forward to even more robust experiences! #moedchat
A1. #AlaskaWeekOfCode We have 4th and 5th graders coding this week. Middle school elective = Programming in Lego League and scratch coding all first semester. #moedchat
Q1 This is Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) dedicated to showing K-12 Ss the importance of computer science education. Is your school participating in #HourOfCode At which grade levels are your Ss participating? #moedchat
We invited our math teachers to bring their students to the library for a class period to discuss computer science and how it can be added to other degrees to make you more marketable. 3 teachers joined this year. #moedchat
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A1: I sent out #CSEdWeek resources in my monthly newsletter. While we aren't "officially" doing one specific thing district-wide, several teachers are doing activities on their own. #MOedchat
A1 honestly I wish this week was in September to get more projects under way. The week between cooking turkey and killing trees is not productive #moedchat
A1: Hi! I'm Jaime, a curriculum specialist at @wustlisp. We created an #HourofCode activity for students to create their own storm using Scratch. We love looking for ways to integrate cs and science! https://t.co/0tixLG8kOv#moedchat
Ii don’t think anyone really gets much done mid-december, start a project, go on break for a while, come back and try to remember what you were doing #moedchat
Look at the answers here. Coding is a tool among other tools. If you rebrand the same activities year after year students and teachers get bored. #moedchat
A2 Look at how much of our world is based on programming. Almost all of it. Oh and it also is a great way to teach cause and effect, editing, failing, should I go on? #moedchat
A2: It's important for students to learn CS concepts like critical thinking, problem solving, computational thinking, and project management. I don't get the hyper-focus on coding. #moedchat
A2 We are preparing students for jobs that have not yet been created. You can bet a lot of those jobs will need programming. Also, coding teaches problem solving. All students need to be problem solvers! #moedchat
a2: Coding is an amazing prototyping tool for #dt. Kids get their hands on making custom solutions working with the same tools the peeps @google and @apple are.. #dtk12chat#moedchat
a2 Understanding STEM opportunities including coding has become a social justice issue. I argue it should be integrated in core classes: https://t.co/INM4rGeFZc#moedchat
A2 - Some professions give bonuses or allow advancement if you can program. Plus programmers make more starting out than many bachelor degree jobs. #moedchat
A2 - CS is a skill that can benefit students in many fields, subject areas, or roles. It's not just about teaching coding. It's about setting them up for success. #moedchat
A2 - CS is a skill that can benefit students in many fields, subject areas, or roles. It's not just about teaching coding. It's about setting them up for success. #moedchat
Why do we use the word “coding” so much? It is really programming and code is the language? Anyone else find that interesting? #buzzword#makeitlessnerdy? #moedchat
But also realized the 50% or more of jobs in the future may not require coding. Don’t force it but so allow it as an acceptable means to show content knowledge #moedchat
The problem with that idea is that some admin out there will think it is a real thing and force their teachers to use it. But I like where you are heading #moedchat
A3 For experienced grade levels, begin with newest introductory experience. Younger Ss begin with unplugged coding activities that are hands-on and screen-free. #moedchat
A2 to be more resilient and better at problem solving. Only 50% of your student will like coding. The others just get better at solving problems. They also learn to follow directions #moedchat
I'm so excited MO colleges are getting their act together sorting out what math is really needed so talented programmers aren't shut out at the College Algebra gate. #Moedchat
A3 We are in our 4th year of participating in #HourOfCode Many Ss continue throughout the school year. Introducing Swift Playgrounds to middle school Ss this year. https://t.co/m3LEhdJ4Go#moedchat
A3 - The middle school has a computer science course Ss can take. We are working to implement it in the HS which would end with AP CS/ Dual Credit. Very excited for it to happen. #moedchat
A3: The #hourofcode was a great experience for me as a college student because it made me realize that if I don't keep up, kids are going to be ahead of me real fast! #moedchat
A3 - one of our partner schools invited us to join them for #HourOfCode. Ss worked through the #mySci challenge we created on Scratch and then showcased their work. #moedchat
A4 Begin with #HourOfCode introductory activities. They actually are an hour. Angry Birds, Frozen, Minecraft, Star Wars, Moana & more. Engaging and fun! Take part, yourself! Ss love seeing their Ts learn with them. #moedchat
Held a family coding night, but had poor attendance, in spite of advertising. Could use some ideas to have a more successful event. Feed them? Doing it at another school next week. #MOedchat
Yes, and even though some of these games are specifically designed for K-4 students, you as an adult are definitely allowed to play and learn too! #moedchat
A4 - I created a Slides presentation with reasons why, beginner, intermediate, and advanced places to code. Had some discussion then let them code for the hour. Had some Ss ask if there would be a class next year for it. #moedchat
Held a family coding night, but had poor attendance, in spite of advertising. Could use some ideas to have a more successful event. Feed them? Doing it at another school next week. #MOedchat
I got to preview it with students at @OrchardFarmRV, it is really cool! the guys at @PixelPressGame really took kids’ input seriously, you’ll love it #moedchat
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@debbiefuco, @bloxelsbuilder, @starwars, @OrchardFarmRV, @PixelPressGame
Q5 Experienced #HourOfCode Ts, share how you’ve gone ‘Beyond the Hour of Code.’ How are you taking coding to the next level with your Ss? Share favorites! #moedchat
A5 - I was a CS teacher, but one of my favorite things was when my ss would find opportunities to use cs skills in other subjects. A fave from a student = created scratch game for geometry class! #moedchat
A5 - I was a CS teacher, but one of my favorite things was when my ss would find opportunities to use cs skills in other subjects. A fave from a student = created scratch game for geometry class! #moedchat
A5: Especially for older Ss, we talk so much about coding...but coding WHAT? An app? A game? Let's talk user experience, design, etc. to help our programmers know WHAT to program! #moedchat
A5: Especially for older Ss, we talk so much about coding...but coding WHAT? An app? A game? Let's talk user experience, design, etc. to help our programmers know WHAT to program! #moedchat
Agree! Computer Science in isolation is just another subject/topic. Needs to be integrated throughout. Another tool to use to solve problems. #moedchat#HourofCode
I am a novice on the Pi, but fortunately there are some really great resources on their forum that can help you, also @TechieTcher went to #picademy and can help :) #MOedchat
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@debbiefuco, @Raspberry_Pi, @TechieTcher
A6 - I believe that when we teach coding it's equally important to teach cybersecurity.@novapbs Labs has excellent resources including videos and an interactive game. Highly recommend! #moedchat
A6 - I believe that when we teach coding it's equally important to teach cybersecurity.@novapbs Labs has excellent resources including videos and an interactive game. Highly recommend! #moedchat
