The mission of #TynkerChat: Are we adequately preparing students for an unknown future? Can we, through community and sharing, make this unknown “known?” Let us lift up the conversation about making sure that when our students enter the workforce- they have the skills to thrive.
#TynkerChat will be held every Monday, starting March 13th.
Welcome to this week's #TynkerChat! We're looking for your best ideas to push collaboration with our young coders. Tell us who you are and where you're from!
Hi Sue! I still need to look at your projects! I saw some of @DenisecWright 's today. Great stuff! I knew you folks would be up to the task! #tynkerchat
We'll be using the typical Q & A format! Join the conversation! First question in 2 min! This week we're thinking about: Collaboration with #Coding. Follow along on our @participate page here: https://t.co/JZuKChWjZP#Tynkerchat
A1: The circle is small and often difficult to find others with your same interest in learning to code. Ss seem surprised if I can spot their error #tynkerchat
A1: I think it's not understanding what coding is. People see it done on a computer and naturally think that it's one person because the PC is built for one. It can be hard to see the level after that if your unsure of what you are doing. #Tynkerchat
I think many are still in the mindset of school being assessing "individuals" not understanding the value of collaboration. The lack of collaborative skills.
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A1: I wonder if the "Mark Zuckerberg" effect has something to do with it. In reality- Facebook was created by many people, but Zuck doesn't want people to know that. Why not? #tynkerchat
yes 1)not understanding how to assess a project that is done collaboratively & 2)Ss don't know how to work collaboratively - I'm witnessing this now. #tynkerchat
I like the idea of parallel coding- sitting side by side but each putting in the same code so they are both engaged and both seeing the results without looking over someone's shoulder #tynkerchat
#tynkerchat Q2) I pair students up to find the errors and debug the code ex) be sure to indent that else if statement in python , kids also love when I code and they get to correct me !!
I need ideas -with small chromebook screens, how can both adequately see what is there? I have a real hard time without actually taking the computer and bringing it close to me to see - small screens have caused issues for me with this approach #tynkerchat
Bug checking is ALWAYS a way you can collborate. You can also add all kinds of collaboration steps if the kids are creating something for content. Best of both worlds is to have them create while teaching a "future proof" skill! #Tynkerchat
A2: With @gotynker - I've always had a couple students that got ahead. I use those students to guide others. I tell them - you can't touch their mouse or give them the answers. You have to lead them. #tynkerchat
Yes, yes, especially if it involves an obstacle course or bragging rights - can backfire though if students get behind in learning necessary codes #TynkerChat
Competition is good if it's done right. It adds an element that can get some kids interested simply because they are competitive. You can always have a find the bug in time #Tynkerchat
A3: Also- we do see Hackathons and Startup Weekend EDU, and many companies have internal competitions to solve real problems. @gotynker does this- and it's tons of fun! #tynkerchat
A4: Right, @pcteachershs! And don't forget published student projects give credit to the original creators. Remix trees go back all the way to the roots! Example: https://t.co/P19MRU90yE
