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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

It is Hour of Code (HOC) week & tonights #gafechat is dedicated to coding in the classroom.

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Nikki Schwartz, MO, media specialist, https://t.co/wRKLBPBppf #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Kelly, HS Instructional Coach in Leander ISD (Austin, TX area), #gafechat host, Google Trainer, https://t.co/Z9n3PMXFNh

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Mindy Woods, Campus Instructional Technologist HPISD and #gafechat junkie

MilfordTECH Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hope some Milford Ts can join us for #gafechat &/or #SchoologyChat now!! 9 pm! Can you keep up? #MilfordTECH

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hello Alice from Maine - High School Instructional Technology #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

#gafechat uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1 & don’t forget the hashtag.

MilfordTECH Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

#gafechat Tech Coordinator #MilfordTECH https://t.co/CKjqQl0OQ0

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Question #1 is coming up in 1 minute. #gafechat

TigerchatMod Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Thank you @LISDTechie and #gafechat for inspiring our questions this evening! #cisdtigerchat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: What is your school and district doing this week to promote Hour of Code? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Where is everyone? Is it going to be a really small group tonight? #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1 In all the media classes, students are exploring the small Symbaloo I set up. https://t.co/1r8Rn0AO2l #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

I know! Same thought! #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: ALL 7th Math Ss reviewed angles making snowflakes with scratch! #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 Also, in Makerspace, I am focusing on Osmo Coding and Dash and Dot #gafechat

MilfordTECH Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: we have coding in our elem tech scope and sequence, we code all year long!! #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: #HourofCode activities from K-12. All kinds of robotics and computer tutorials #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: In our elementary schools, a lot of librarians do hour of code with the students. #gafechat

mse112 Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

JK/SK/1/2 Northern Ontario #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

That is what I do. I put it in every few weeks as an option for them. #gafechat

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DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

I set up @clever @TradersPointCA to use #GSuite authentication to @codeorg for #HourOfCode during #CSEdWeek #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: #Hyperdoc,https://t.co/UfVMKeP8p5 combining #CSEdweek and #HourofCode #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

I haven't used Osmo Coding before. What do you like about it? #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: AT high school we are having a “conference” around #hourofcode Students will have a chance to experience 2 or 3 sessions #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

That sounds really interesting! #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Comp classes using the @codeorg unplugged activities too, https://t.co/blZ3NSGkzw #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: Unfortunately, in our school we are not doing much hour of code, due to testing. #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: We are trying to hall students be aware of our newest STEM classes too #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

I let my 5 year old go with it and it is a good hands on way for them to code. They put the pieces together by hand. #gafechat

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mse112 Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 We have a Coding Challenge out in our Board Before the Hour of Code, Hour of Code, After the Hour of Code with weekly challenge #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Trying to build interest with as many options as possible #gafechat

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NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

Here is a good video about it https://t.co/oBiAx07R1S #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

I love that idea! #gafechat

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NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

So true! There are so many avenues you can go with coding! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

I love this idea. Do you come up with the challenges or do the students? What grade level? #gafechat

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mse112 Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: first 2 challenges were unplugged activities. #sgdsbcodes @WallwinS #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

we used the sphero sprk with our tech discovery class a few weeks ago Ss LOVE "robots" #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: The “conference” will also include a tour of the STEM lab and opportunities to do different tutorials. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What resources do you use with students to promote coding? #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

we are having that issue too...semester exams next week! Still impressed our 7th grade math Ts all did it #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Where is the STEM lab located? Is it a course they can take or just a place for them to experience during off period? #gafechat

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DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: of course https://t.co/IPaljn6PXN from @codeorg for #HourOfCode during #CSEdWeek #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: https://t.co/t7hDnIkLsR, lightbot, apple swift playground and scratch #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: This will be updated tomorrow but here’s what we use K-12 https://t.co/EABAnLiwzc #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 @PlayOsmo @gotynker @PlayTheFoos @codeorg @scratch #gafechat

In reply to @PlayOsmo, @gotynker, @PlayTheFoos, @codeorg, @scratch

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

I love lightbot! #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: May need to get our sphero sprk Ss to showcase their projects for others... #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: I like that this website https://t.co/NEoagZJiwC has resources broken down by ES, MS, HS #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

That is awesome. Between our EOC retests and semester exams next week we are tapped out! #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

The STEm lab is of course at the very far end of the high school out of the main stream. We have new course with #gafechat

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NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

Oh, fun! I like that! #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

3d printing, design, etc. Students don’t know much about it, so we are taking 9th graders on a tour! #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

try swift playground...VERY sim and just as fun! But need a newer iPad for it to work #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

I would love to have a STEM course at our high school. #gafechat

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NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Okay, I will. I have a newer iPad, so that should be good. #gafechat

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JChanter22 Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Hi, #gafechat ! Sorry I'm late!

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Have you used Bloxels? #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

we actually just revamped some of the standard carpentry and architect courses to become product design and CAD #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

Trying to be very flexible with the courses. Just added electric cars for next year! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: This website https://t.co/nrgwsLCtRo lists resources by grade level (K-5) and middle school #gafechat

mse112 Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

Lego WeDo, Scratch, Hour of Code, Google CS First @WallwinS #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

We have so many science type courses that we could combine into one to make a STEM class. Love the idea @c_simp1 #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr, @c_simp1

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

it is on my list...want the game, have the app just not time to "play" with all the cool toys #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

Thanks for reminding me about Apple Swift! I need to learn more about it. What grades are you using it in? #gafechat

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NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Google CSFirst is amazing! I did a coding club with it last year with 5th graders. #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

How fun is that! We have automotive at my HS, would be fun to incorporate that with it. #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Exactly. The kids are beside themselves! #gafechat They will participate in a race in CT next spring #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

What great motivation for the students! #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

we used them for a Ts on paternity leave...in the comp graphics class! #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: my CODE trainer's site @askatechnogirl https://t.co/jP5E6pw5kY #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3: How do you introduce and reinforce the language of coding? What vocabulary do you use? #gafechat

JChanter22 Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A1: #gafechat https://t.co/uxADwW3sMX

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

7th/8th right now #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

Love all the Santa Tracker activities! #gafechat

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NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 Vids on https://t.co/qkdMyewnHQ are great. I also used https://t.co/qbgyJNLjHt and Brainpop has some videos #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Those are going on the plans for next week! #gafechat

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ryanrismiller Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Following along tonight! We just opened up a coding program and looking to see how I can support. Part of project lead the way #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Do students enjoy Swift? how do they do navigating the code? #gafechat

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DeMathaAquatics Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2 MIT app inventor and we run the apps via wifi on Kindle Fires. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Here is coding vocabulary that should be used https://t.co/iR62yRE5ZZ - Ts need to model using vocab #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Have these from my code training, https://t.co/VztImgMSH4 love that the basics are covered @askatechnogirl #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Tonights #gafechat will be archived and posted on our website https://t.co/NvfwdltQty

DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: @TradersPointCS we're using @exploringcs's Exploring Computer Science curriculum https://t.co/DoJivdDdVY #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

how do you like this? we are looking into developing apps #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Thanks for sharing. Can't wait look into their curriculum @TradersPointCS @exploringcs #gafechat

In reply to @DrThomasHo, @TradersPointCS, @exploringcs

DeMathaAquatics Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 Coding taught in Python using web-based Codeskulptor. Foundations of coding to start. #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3: We have tried to mention coding and why it is important in Digital Citizenship activities. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: Here is a nice poster with basic programming vocabulary to share with students https://t.co/W22lcsr8S9 #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: Then when we add in #HourofCode it is already in kids vocabulary #gafechat

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A2 MIT app inventor and we run the apps via wifi on Kindle Fires. #gafechat

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3 Coding taught in Python using web-based Codeskulptor. Foundations of coding to start. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

Blast from the past here to get us ready for our next question in one minute #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q4: How can coding be used to teach higher-order thinking skills? #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4 How can it NOT?! #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4 Multi-step, problem-solving, cause and effect. I think with dialogue about coding, you can really take it far. #gafechat

MrSchoenbart Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

NEW POST: Making an Impact on Teaching & Learning at https://t.co/hhazIwEbIa #njed #gafechat

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

@mbswoods Sorry, sent that from wrong profile. App Inventor works great for us as of this year. Everything can be done online. #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

Ditto! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Coding teaches how to logical reasoning, critical thinking problem solving, risk taking & that learning is a process #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Trial and error...the best way to learn. Makes you refocus and reevaluate #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4: So many skills in coding. Failure, risk taking, critical thinking #gafechat

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 Like most disciplines, it CAN be used to teach critical thinking skills when done with that in mind. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

Love the failure piece. Teaches students not to give up!! #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4: So many skills in coding. Failure, risk taking, critical thinking #gafechat

DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4: Cathy Davidson says: A fourth “r” for 21st century literacy https://t.co/WwGQjoGOQU #gafechat #csedweek

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4: I love this visual on 10 Reasons to Teach Coding by @sylviaduckworth & @mraspinall #gafechat

In reply to @sylviaduckworth, @mraspinall

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

Agree. They don’t get a chance to practice failure and not giving up often enough! #gafechat

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tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4 Coding provides immediate (and sometimes!) useful feedback. #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4: I notice that Ss will rework the coding steps to see if they can do it cleaner/faster just because, got to be HighOT there #gafechat

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4 Ss must be guided as to how to process and work with the immediate Coding feedback. #gafechat

mraspinall Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

Sa-weeeet! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

Let's dance our way to question number 5 - one minute away #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

This is great! will come in handy as we get our coding class started next year. #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

Q5: How does coding promote creativity? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

In what ways do you guide them in processing? #gafechat

In reply to @tkraz

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

A5: We have a class using flash to animate holiday shows Ss are amazing with what they design and plan #gafechat

DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

.@LISDTechie Coding makes you a CREATOR rather than a consumer! #CSEdWeek #HourOfCode #gafechat

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JChanter22 Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5: coding opens up a 🌎of creativity! My Ss 💜designing their own flappy bird games. The things they come up with are hilarious! #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5 With the use of Scratch, Ss can do so many different things. #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: Always impressed with the level above/beyond that Ss will explore just to make a program do EXACTLY what they want #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

I love when they send them to their parents! #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: Great question! With the way the tools to code are being built, students have options to make things never invented #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: By encouraging students to manipulate, try new things and explore you are promoting creativity #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

It is amazing what students will do when they are authentically engaged!! Need to transfer to content classes #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: Something that comes to mind are the LED suits that are coded to dance on the black stage. Amazing! #gafechat

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

Teach them 1)what to look for, 2)what may cause it, and 2)how to fix it. "Themes" emerge #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5: I wish more teachers could see the value of coding in content classes. #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

we are working on that...just really need to get the Ts to take the leap with us #gafechat

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mmarotta Dec 6 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1: @LISDTechie our HS created #hourofcode @edcamp week w/ student choice #pbl #gafechat @mslandrylibrary learning w/Ts & Ss #nashobalearns

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: In our elementary schools, a lot of librarians do hour of code with the students. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

Our next question in a minute is on encouragement. I love how Ron Clark encourages his students to believe in themselves #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

That would be awesome to see. I love watching dancing and this takes it to a new level. #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

Ts know their content and where coding examples will fit in...have to build those relationships and trust! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q6: What can we do as educators to help encourage students to pursue a path in computer science? #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:45 PM EST

A6 Continue exploring careers in computer science and exposing kids to it #gafechat

DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:45 PM EST

https://t.co/M5siFQBxfh what I've been "harvesting" from tonight's #gafechat

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5 A simple draw a snowman program became an "art show" yesterday. Like a paragraph, even small programs/output are the unique #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: Ss won’t know if they are interested if they are never exposed to it. We need to expose Ss to the world of computer science #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

Q6: @LISDTechie you took the words right out of my fingers! Exposure and Models! #gafechat

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mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST

A6: Need to be connect them with the people who currently code their world! Who are they? How do we get them talking to us? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

A6: Start coding clubs before or after school & create a promotion video showing all the fun to be had #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

AMEN!! have to plan that seed for it to grow! #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q6: Whenever there is a chance, bring in the experts - former students have big impact - have often discovered coding in college #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

I loved doing coding club after school. I got the really interested kids! #gafechat

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tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6 Even just an introduction can be enough to plant the seed. #gafechat

DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST

From #GoogleEduOnAir on Saturday: https://t.co/7WXbvhtvoj #CSEdWeek #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

A6: Have coders and other computer science professionals come speak (in person or virtually) with the students #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q6: Coding and design club #gafechat after school.#gafechat Interesting mix of kids but makes sense #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

did you have as many girls as boys? Lack of girls in tech classes is big at my school #gafechat

In reply to @NSchwartzTech, @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

Last question in one minute. Let's bring this chat home #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

Is design club like makerspace? Please elaborate. #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

Students work on designing websites and anime’s cartoons and hang out with the gamers. #gafechat

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NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

I actually did. It was pretty even. I really got the girls interested withhttps://www.madewithcode.com/ #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

Q7: How can we make Hour of Code more than just an annual event? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

What is awesome. What did you do to promote it with the girls? #gafechat

In reply to @NSchwartzTech, @mbswoods

higginsb Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

A6 help them find where coding is hidden in the world around them. #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

Oops https://t.co/uYOUE5fh4M #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

Thank you. Looks great! #gafechat

In reply to @mmarotta, @LISDTechie, @edcamp, @mslandrylibrary

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

YES! Make it relevant to them. #gafechat

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higginsb Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

Brooke Higgins instructional specialist from SW MO. Joining for the end of the chat. #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

we have to write a course description that will attract as many girls as boys...any suggestions? #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A7: Start with having classes and clubs that go on all year. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: Here is beyond hour of code resources https://t.co/12yeKt3MfN #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

How do students choose the decamp activities? Does everyone do it? #gafechat

In reply to @mmarotta, @LISDTechie, @edcamp, @mslandrylibrary

tkraz Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7 One key is to keep it a community event. Like book clubs, a common app developed and shared may keep the enthusiasm maintained. #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7: We are building a semester class for 7/8 graders #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST

Girls liked they could create stories with things like Scratch #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

Remember to follow people from the chat to keep the #gafechat conversation going

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

A7: work with Ts to find ways to pull coding into their classes...STEM, STEAM, STREAM get it going! #gafechat

NSchwartzTech Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

A7 embed it in everything, do clubs, show the great things happening #gafechat

higginsb Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

Let Ss have choices in how they demonstrate learning and offer as an option. Don't say it won't work, ask how they think it can. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks to all those who participated in #gafechat tonight. I love learn from my PLN!

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

A7: We have added 2 one semester classes as intros - programming and game design to get going leading to more courses in future #gafechat

DrThomasHo Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

A7: @codeorg has lots of resources for teaching #ComputerScience https://t.co/n6XZBw68Hc #CSEdWeek #HourOfCode #gafechat

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alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for all the resources tonight! Great group! #gafechat

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msleining Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6: practice, experience, make it fun! We do coding after school club as well as Tech Club that meets during school once a week. #gafechat

mbswoods Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

so appeal to the creative/artistic side...will do! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

ATTENTION: The December 20th #gafechat has been cancelled. Please enjoy your winter break with your families.

JChanter22 Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

A6: I started the @LKWDFutureClub because CS needs intro'd much earlier. We expanded to include k-2 Ss this year! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

Ditto! We might have been a small group tonight, but I learned a ton from everyone. So many ideas swarming in my head. #gafechat

alicebarr Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for all the resources tonight! Great group! #gafechat
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higginsb Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thx for letting me join late and sharing all of your ideas. #gafechat