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NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please introduce yourself & share a word or show a pic that describes your feelings abt computer science #HourofCode

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi all! I'm Elizabeth & I work with #FCPSsbts and @FCPS_ISD. Feels like CS is a mountain to climb, but I have help! #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

ThatsWightman Dec 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

HI #NoVAedchat! I'm Sam #TechCoach & @APSHSITC at @YorktownHS & my shirt is a bit outdated. #coding, not the CPU, is the wave of the future!

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

Here comes Q1! #NoVAedchat

techinteaching - Moderator Dec 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi #NoVAEdChat I'm Kendra from #SC

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

Q1: How is your school celebrating Computer Science Education Week? #NoVAedchat #HourofCode

amustREED Dec 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

#NoVAedchat hello friends! I'm nova itrt and trying to master being in multiple chats. Hope I can keep up!

libraryms Dec 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi, I'm Gretchen, middle school librarian in FCPS. ONE word? Huh...curiousbutnotveryskillled... #novaedchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: I know many schools are celebrating #HourOfCode this week with @codeorg @jasoncovey @alison_costanza @leslieleisey who else? #NoVAedchat

In reply to @codeorg, @jasoncovey, @alison_costanza, @leslieleisey

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hi #NoVAedchat I'm Brian ESOL data specialist. My pic is a screen shot of some data on HS ESOL course enrollments.

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hey #NoVAedchat! Sorry I'm late! I'm Margaret, Chantilly HS.

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hello #novaedchat I am Charles @CharlesRandolp3 -Your Friendly Neighborhood Instructional Technology Coordinator @APSCareerCenter

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

Good Evening #NovaEdchat this is tiff from Lorton, VA and Computer Science means being Limitless! #Hourofcode

ThatsWightman Dec 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1@YorktownHS celebrated #APSHourofCode w volunteers from @Accenture helping our #YHSPatriots w coding activities! #novaedchat #hourofcode

In reply to @Accenture

libraryms Dec 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: Don't have a whole lot planned school-wide, but we did #hourofcode with our Maker Girls (enrichment period) today in lib! #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator Dec 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hi Laura- glad you could join us! @amustREED #novaedchat

In reply to @amustREED

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1 We have a bunch of #hourofcode lessons happening over the next two weeks all around our building #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

Laurel Hill is !! #NovaEdChat

In reply to @EduTech_Coach, @codeorg, @jasoncovey, @alison_costanza, @leslieleisey

techinteaching - Moderator Dec 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

Yay! Glad you're here @Techy_Margaret #novaedchat

In reply to @Techy_Margaret

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1 When I was at a school we gave students a menu of options for coding - Lightbot, Scratch, codecademy #NoVAedchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

that's awesome! In what ways did volunteers help? #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

In reply to @ThatsWightman, @Accenture

amustREED Dec 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

#NoVAedchat A1 excited to be in multiple Ts classrooms to provide intro lessons for both T & Ss.

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

Hey #NoVAedchat! Liz a tech specialist in Fairfax and CS advocate.

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

I've been leading most of the #hourofcode at our HS for the last couple years. Excited to have Ts leading it this year! #novaedchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

student choice! #novaedchat

In reply to @BrianHerb17

libraryms Dec 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

Love this! Why aren't you still in a school again? (and more specficially MY SCHOOL???) #novaedchat

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1 When I was at a school we gave students a menu of options for coding - Lightbot, Scratch, codecademy #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1. We paired #Hourofcode with our annual #Bookfair and it was a good combo...could have been the Chic-Fil-a that did it though #Novaedchat

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: We sent our CS students to our feeder schools for their HOC. We had 50 volunteers this week! #NoVAedchat

techinteaching - Moderator Dec 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

That's wonderful to hear! @Techy_Margaret #novaedchat

In reply to @Techy_Margaret

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

Question 2 is on it's way! #NoVAedchat

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

because now I get to make data art! You know I love and miss all things KMS. That's why I keep visiting. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @libraryms

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: How can schools foster an inclusive computing culture where diverse populations & perspectives are represented? #NoVAedchat #HourofCode

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:15 PM EST

What a great idea! #NoVAedchat #HourofCode

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1. We paired #Hourofcode with our annual #Bookfair and it was a good combo...could have been the Chic-Fil-a that did it though #Novaedchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: @coderdojonova works 2 make coding accessible 2 all Ss by differentiating support #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode https://t.co/N8dwzjYLBg

In reply to @coderdojonova

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

Like @ThatsWightman we used @accenture volunteers at the APSVA #hourofcode event this past Monday https://t.co/D5xWWEj2Te #novaedchat

In reply to @ThatsWightman, @Accenture

ThatsWightman Dec 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2 Merge to 1:1 w @FCPSSchSupport & @TechAPS is the right start but devices in hands ≠ A. Training, culture & follow up are key #novaedchat

In reply to @FCPSSchSupport, @TechAPS

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

#NovaEdchat Better late than never. Hi from Joan.

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

APSVA Hour of Code for students and parents #novaedchat @apscareercenter https://t.co/PoeWcmGJhD

In reply to @APSCareerCenter

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 5 @ 7:10 PM EST

APSVA Hour of Code Starting now! @APSCareerCenter #apscodes #apshourofcode #itccode @APS_CTAE @APS_STEM @APSVirginia
In reply to @APSCareerCenter, @APS_CTAE, @APS_STEM, @APSVirginia

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

Hey buddy! Glad you're here tonight #NoVAedchat

In reply to @CharlesRandolp3

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2 Coding lends itself to diversity. ESOL-coding is a new language for all students #NoVAedchat

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

Intro to APSVA #hourofcode event https://t.co/B3XZ6lql4R #novaedchat

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 5 @ 7:03 PM EST

LIVE on #Periscope: Hour of code -APSVA https://t.co/0tel4arTho

libraryms Dec 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: We need to incorporate coding across academic levels -- not just for advanced learners who need something "extra." #novaedchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

resource equity is a must! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @ThatsWightman, @FCPSSchSupport, @TechAPS

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 Differentiation - Students strugging in Math or Reading may find coding opens the door #NoVAedchat

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: Require it! It won't be long before the states will have CS as part of the standards. (my prediction) Already true in UK. #novaedchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2. Ts & Ss can use the UX/UI methods of creating personas to guide their thinking during the design/creative process. #NovaEdchat

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: Introduce courses https://t.co/ajxJrHFFsl and https://t.co/gXbgYl4vlz… to our students. They'll be so excited to take CS. #novaedchat

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: Introduce courses https://t.co/ajxJrHFFsl and https://t.co/ufOoJqdMzp… to our students. They'll be so excited to take CS. #novaedchat

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

@tifferdu Sorry but what is UX/UI? #novaedchat

In reply to @tifferdu

WTWTSSpec Dec 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: WTWoodsonHS expanded from 2 CS courses to 3 CS and 2 Programming. More classes for different levels and abiltiies. #novaedchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

User Experience and user Design #Novaedchat

In reply to @digiteacher

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

Ss need opportunities! They might find out that they love that AMAZING moment when a program works and runs the first time! #novaedchat

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: @lizsmith #novaedchat Exactly. Check out how we are doing that at Woodson this week. https://t.co/fN5Sc1LEnq

In reply to @lizsmith

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: @lizsmith #novaedchat Exactly. Check out how we are doing that at Woodson this week. https://t.co/EAxzh25zds

In reply to @lizsmith

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

we have 17 sections. Second most in the county. #novaedchat.

In reply to @WTWTSSpec

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2: Introduce courses like CS Principles and Exploring Computer Science! We're already seeing an increase. #NOVAEdchat

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:24 PM EST

Here comes question 3! #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:24 PM EST

Trying free options like @codeorg and CSFirst and @BitsboxKids are a great start in early grades! #novaedchat

In reply to @codeorg, @BitsboxKids

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q3: What are some experiences Teachers can design where students can work collaboratively on computational tasks? #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2. Ts & Ss should reflect on their work, critique peer work, and accept peer critique in their coding design workflow. #NovaEdchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: The unplugged activities on @codeorg website are great for working collaboratively & hands-on #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

In reply to @codeorg

abctec Dec 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

Q3: they could have students participate and activities like #breakoutedu where they solve riddles or problems #NoVAedchat

ANILAWC Dec 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3. Digital Breakouts from BreakoutEdu! #NoVAedchat #breakoutedu

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3 Give the students their voice and choice to solve a driving question. Show them how to collect & analyze data. #NoVAEdChat

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:27 PM EST

#novaedchat

amustREED Dec 7 @ 8:27 PM EST

@ryandillon_ I think it's imp Ss know that's what they r in for. My daughter thought she signed up for math but it's coding
In reply to @Techy_Margaret, @ryandillon_

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3 More advanced Ss could be given large multi step project, each work on subroutines, and then pull it all together. Geeky... #NoVAedchat

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3: Real world will require a team. But creativity is also about individuality. (See Sir Ken Robinson.) And coding is creative. #novaedchat

techinteaching - Moderator Dec 7 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 collaborative learning is so important! #softskills #NovaEdchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:30 PM EST

A3. Have Ss create a #Code of ethics aka norms together,have them solve a real world problem & consult experts on Hangouts #NovaedChat

libraryms Dec 7 @ 8:31 PM EST

Yes! I just discovered these and can't wait to try them out with kids! #novaedchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: The unplugged activities on @codeorg website are great for working collaboratively & hands-on #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode
In reply to @codeorg

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:32 PM EST

Love it! A Jigsaw! #novaEdChat

In reply to @BrianHerb17

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:34 PM EST

Question 4 is coming in one minute! #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3. What about a collaborative MakerSpace using Leggos on a wall that mimic coding blocks? Original idea? Prolly not LOL #Novaedchat

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3: Check out some of the sharing communities. I like this one where it works like a google doc. https://t.co/IaZmVaRD6C #novaedchat

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3: Check out some of the sharing communities. I like this one where it works like a google doc. https://t.co/3alCukZzaE #novaedchat

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q4: Where does computational problem solving & identifying patterns naturally support curriculum & student learning? #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

libraryms Dec 7 @ 8:35 PM EST

Good point. Anyone have a quick coding "elevator speech" to make it clear? @amustREED @Techy_Margaret @ryandillon_ #novaedchat

In reply to @amustREED, @Techy_Margaret, @ryandillon_

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:35 PM EST

LOVE doing these! I've been sneaking them in with staff, who turn them around then and do with Ss #novaedchat @ANILAWC

In reply to @ANILAWC

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: EVERYWHERE! Music, math, grammar, writing, scientific experimentation, Health&PE #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

WTWTSSpec Dec 7 @ 8:36 PM EST

A3: CTE robot challenges require a lot of programming. Great place to get engineers and programmers together. #novaedchat

abctec Dec 7 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: this assists Ss in making connections within and across disciplines #NoVAedchat

digiteacher Dec 7 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: Analysis occurs in just about each subject when given statistics in charts. Higher level thinking to discern meaning. #novaedchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4. #Growthmindset you have to learn from failure and the same is true for identifying patterns aka epic fails that need solving #novaedchat

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:39 PM EST

A4: Identifying patterns are great for 1st graders working on basic math problems. How does Twitter sort our chat by hashtag? #NoVAedchat

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4 Math is the obvious answer, but coding = order, choices, rules, logic, and those skills connect to all classes. #NoVAedchat

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 7 @ 8:40 PM EST

Sphero programming battle was liked by many students at #hourofcode event @APSCareerCenter #novaedchat https://t.co/s5cecSAPxz

In reply to @APSCareerCenter

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 5 @ 7:16 PM EST

@SpheroEdu programming battle @APSCareerCenter #apshourofcode #itccode @APS_CTAE @APSPersonalized @APS_STEM #apscodes

EduGladiators Dec 7 @ 8:41 PM EST

#EduGladiators tackles the fierce convo of leading/growing in multi-gen schools! #NoVAedchat #Ntchat #PCeduchat #suptchat #WCPSSchat #xplap

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:42 PM EST

We used to spend the last few minutes of the day (or before lunch) solving mindtrap puzzles. Really gets ya thinking! #novaedchat

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:42 PM EST

have Ss code their day, week, month, year! #Novaedchat

In reply to @BrianHerb17

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:44 PM EST

Question 5 will be here in sixty seconds! #NoVAedchat

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways that learning is supported when students use computers to create products? #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5: In my experience, ELLs are often able to demonstrate their learning using a computer to create in powerful ways #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

abctec Dec 7 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5: Ss can collaborated with others at anytime to complete "product" #NoVAedchat

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 7 @ 8:47 PM EST

Project Based Learning and Technology is used everyday @APSCareerCenter #novaedchat https://t.co/4ztr7krCef

In reply to @APSCareerCenter

MrGreeneEdu Dec 7 @ 8:47 PM EST

Michael in FCPS. Late to the chat, but still wanted to say hello! #NovaEdchat

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:47 PM EST

Look at all of the Tech Ed/Engineering courses that have a 3D printer. We can fabricate our own ideas! #NoVAEdchat #CSEdWeek

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:48 PM EST

Look at all of the Tech Ed/Engineering courses that have a 3D printer. We can fabricate our own ideas! #NoVAEdchat #CSEdWeek

abctec Dec 7 @ 8:48 PM EST

A5: always use caution w/digital "products" in early elementary to make sure it is not just a replacement of a p/pen activity #NoVAedchat

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:48 PM EST

A5: Look at all of the Tech Ed/Engineering courses that have a 3D printer. We can fabricate our own ideas! #NoVAEdchat #CSEdWeek

abctec Dec 7 @ 8:49 PM EST

Hi @MrGreeneEdu :) #NoVAedchat

In reply to @MrGreeneEdu

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:49 PM EST

A5. Student Voice & Choice are louder on a computer because it lends itself to options, endless edits, and live prototypes. #novaedchat

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:49 PM EST

A5 Use of computers offers so many opportunities for application of skills, problem solving, and real world audiences #NoVAedchat

WTWTSSpec Dec 7 @ 8:49 PM EST

A5: Computers allow us to simulate development of products and test ideas that we couldn't normally do in HS. #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:50 PM EST

Thinking differently is SO important! Anything we can do to help Ss (& Ts!) recognize those creative solutions #novaedchat

abctec Dec 7 @ 8:44 PM EST

@Techy_Margaret and thinking in a different way.
In reply to @Techy_Margaret

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:50 PM EST

hey there good to see you back again this week! #NovaEdChat

In reply to @MrGreeneEdu

CharlesRandolp3 Dec 7 @ 8:50 PM EST

CTE project based learning/projects are worked on daily, weekly & monthly by “S’s” for real world understanding #novaedchat @APSCareerCenter

In reply to @APSCareerCenter

MrGreeneEdu Dec 7 @ 8:51 PM EST

A5: Real world, applicable, workplace and career & technical education skills! (shameless plug) #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:52 PM EST

@abctec remember to include #novaedchat to be part of the conversation!

In reply to @abctec

abctec Dec 7 @ 8:51 PM EST

Totally agree. I have been modeling the use of BreakoutEdu w/Ss for my Ts and the Ts 💜 watching their Ss think in a new way... and succeed

techinteaching - Moderator Dec 7 @ 8:53 PM EST

A5 offering different options and entry points for students. #novaedchat

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:54 PM EST

Our final question for the evening is just around the corner! #NoVAedchat

MrGreeneEdu Dec 7 @ 8:54 PM EST

Hey Michelle! Good to be here, even if catching the tail end of #novaedchat

In reply to @abctec

EHSMrsJ Dec 7 @ 8:54 PM EST

Continue the coding conversation. Join us tomorrow at 4 PST, #hcpsteach & #NoVAedchat tweeps? #seesawchat

Seesaw Dec 6 @ 4:44 PM EST

Join us Thursday for #SeesawChat we are talking about #coding & all things #CSEdWeek #hourofcode 4 pm PST Guest host @EHSMrsJ will rock it!

NoVAEdChat Dec 7 @ 8:55 PM EST

Q6: What are the ways that incorporating computer science can help students practice “soft skills”? #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

Techy_Margaret Dec 7 @ 8:55 PM EST

A5 - added bonus, when Ss are excited about the learning, the positive energy and quick start to work is something you feel! #novaedchat

EduTech_Coach Dec 7 @ 8:56 PM EST

A6: A stereotype abt programmers is that they work alone - false - they must be able to collab & explain their work #NoVAedchat #HourOfCode

teachMrsSmith Dec 7 @ 8:57 PM EST

I tell my Ss that no matter how amazing they are with coding, they won't get hired without collaboration. #novaedchat

In reply to @EduTech_Coach

techinteaching - Moderator Dec 7 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6 Thr #4Cs can easily be sprinkled into #CS! #SoftSkillsCentral #novaedchat

BrianHerb17 Dec 7 @ 8:58 PM EST

A6: They also must be able to listen and ask questions to understand needs so they can include that in their work #NoVAedchat

In reply to @EduTech_Coach

WTWTSSpec Dec 7 @ 8:59 PM EST

A6: @EduTech_Coach Agree. Almost all program development is team based now. Coding also requires in program documenting. #novaedchat

In reply to @EduTech_Coach

tifferdu Dec 7 @ 8:59 PM EST

A6. Ppl are the users and you can't create authentic stuff that actually works well for a user if you are not one of them. #Novaedchat