#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday December 6, 2016
8:00 PM EST
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#CTedu
! Please tell us where you’re from and your role in education :)
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:00 PM EST
Barbara, Librarian in Colchester
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
We will be using the Q1, Q2... format. Answer A1, A2, etc and don't forget to add
#CTedu
to your tweets :)
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
I'm Amy, elem art T and techie in Easton. Welcome to
#CTedu
tonight!
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
Jon Bishop. STEM Coordinator and CS teacher in Canton
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hey
#ctedu
- tonight we're talking the Hour of Code. I'm Rob, elementary AP (CISD) in Norwalk.
dkreiness
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hey! I'm Dan, instructional coach in Derby.
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
Welcome John.
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In reply to @jonmbishop
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hello Sean Hutchinson 4th grade teacher from Stamford
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hi
#ctedu
! Melissa here - 3rd grade teacher - Stamford!
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi Jon! Welcome to
#ctedu
!!
In reply to @jonmbishop
MsGray5
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Erin literacy teacher from Stamford!
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hey Barbara- How's it going?
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In reply to @technojohnson
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi Rob!! Happy Tuesday!! How's it going?
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In reply to @robpennington9
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi Christie! Tech Coach ELA teacher emerging leader
@NewLeadersOrg
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Looking forward to this chat!
In reply to @NewLeadersOrg
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Erin- How's everything?
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In reply to @MsGray5
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi Dan! Thanks so much for joining us tonight! How's your week going?
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In reply to @dkreiness
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:02 PM EST
Jon thanks for joining us this evening
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In reply to @jonmbishop
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hey Sean! Happy Tuesday!!
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
Awesome
#CSEdWeek
so far!
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In reply to @robpennington9
nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
Nathan and I like this topic
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dkreiness
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
Strange week so far but thanks for asking
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In reply to @MrsSmith167
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
Great to reconnect with you guys How are you doing?
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In reply to @MrsSmith167, @robpennington9
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hey there, Barbara!
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In reply to @technojohnson
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi Erin!!! Can I come in and visit your classroom? You are totally inspirational!
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In reply to @MsGray5
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
Oh yea? THe kids or the adults?
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In reply to @dkreiness
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
Happy to be here tonight evangelizing for code #HourofCode#csforall
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dkreiness
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
a little of both
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In reply to @MrsSmith167
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi Christie!! Happy Tuesday! How's your week?
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In reply to @robinsonchris7
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
Howdie!
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In reply to @atragg
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
Yes I am thankful for Tuesday and looking forward to Wednesday
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In reply to @MrsSmith167
giveawayzoto
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
Happy to be here tonight evangelizing for code #HourofCode#csforall
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:04 PM EST
I'm wiped...ready for bed and it's only Tuesday!
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q1: Is it important for students to learn how to code? Why?
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SchleiderJustin
Dec 6 @ 8:05 PM EST
Justin here. Ten fingers ten toes. Ready to go
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robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
Pretty good! Had a school business day and it was great!
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how are you?
In reply to @MrsSmith167
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: Coding is problem-solving and fun, too. I think it is important for students to have some experiences.
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1. Coding is the wave of the future. It is about thinking and working through problems. Not having the answers.
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
NATHAN! how are ya? Glad you could stop by!
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In reply to @nathan_stevens
MsGray5
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: students need to learn to problem solve and coding is a fun way to do that
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technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: I think the computational thinking and problem solving aspect of coding are the true benefits to Ss
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dkreiness
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: yes, important skill for tommorow's students to start getting today
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robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hey! How are you? looks like you had a great start to the week.
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
My PE hero. How goes it?
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: Yes. Coding is like learning a new language. A must for communicating and creating in the new economy
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In reply to @atragg
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
Coding, at its basic is breaking apart problems to develop solutions. It's a ticket to transferable thinking skills.
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q1: Is it important for students to learn how to code? Why?
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
Yes!
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#HourofCode
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: I think the computational thinking and problem solving aspect of coding are the true benefits to Ss
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nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1 more important that students become better problem solvers. Learn more that answers can have multiple avenues
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In reply to @atragg
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: Teachers students problem solving, tech skills, & it's fun!
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SchleiderJustin
Dec 6 @ 8:07 PM EST
@robpennington9
doing well. Ready to decode this chat! Haha
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In reply to @robinsonchris7, @robpennington9
nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
I am great. Love coding as a topic
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In reply to @atragg
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
Problem solving is probably the most important!
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In reply to @atragg
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
Nathan- long time no talk. How's everything?
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @atragg
nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:08 PM EST
How are you doing?
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In reply to @atragg
SchleiderJustin
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1. I don't know.
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
Q2: Do you think there should be a minimum age for Ss learning how to code? Please share any experiences you have had.
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nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
what's Rob? It has been a while
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In reply to @robpennington9, @atragg
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: helps with step by step thinking process, and innovation. Going through this process fine tunes critical thinking skills
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jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1 Would also say that it's like art. When you understand the principles of design you can appreciate the work all the more
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: I think the problem solving piece is the most important - along with the grit to solve the problem
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1 I Like that many of the coding activities are connected to existing engaging games like mine craft, and other popular games.
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: I don't think that there should be an age, but I think every age should be exposed
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: I have experience w 3-5 grade Ss using
@scratch
. Has anyone worked w younger Ss in K-2? I think
@kodable
would be good for them
#CTedu
In reply to @scratch, @kodable
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
Doing great, actually part time T this year. Although it still feels like FT... a T's work is never done
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In reply to @nathan_stevens
dkreiness
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: definitely can't start early enough, especially with the new tech toys and apps out there for young kids
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KeriSnowden
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
Keri, Lead Teacher in Newtown here. No experience with coding so I'll probably be a bit quiet tonight
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nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
I hear that
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In reply to @atragg
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: I think we do it with Kindergarten in my building
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
A2. No - students should start thinking/coding from a young age.
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
Yes, as an art T and techie, I agree!
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jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1 Would also say that it's like art. When you understand the principles of design you can appreciate the work all the more
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
Hi Keri!! Jump in and ask a lot of questions
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In reply to @KeriSnowden
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
A2:
@MaureenSchlosse
@CaringCardinals
are working with pk-2 Ss with
@DashanddotNL
#daisythedinosaur
and some unplugged stuff too
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In reply to @MaureenSchlosse, @CaringCardinals, @DashanddotNL
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
A2: the earlier the better.....like reading
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nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
A2 no but we shouldn't push a student to code if they are not ready
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In reply to @atragg
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
A2. I have worked w Ss in pre who can understand patterns & break apart probs. They can get it. But it must be scaled appropriately
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
Q2: Do you think there should be a minimum age for Ss learning how to code? Please share any experiences you have had.
#CTedu
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
I do feel that coding doesn't have to be digital. I love coding using blocks.
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @atragg
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
A2: Isn't there ways to practice coding type skills wo using technology? That could be good way to get all ages
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KeriSnowden
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
A2: I've heard it can be done with students as young as Kindergarten
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nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
A2 I had to backtrack on some things with Kinders. Some classes are ready some aren't
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In reply to @atragg
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
Totally agree that it needs to be scaled but fun to see how they do!
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In reply to @jonmbishop
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
Yes, you don't need fancy tech to learn code!
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
I do feel that coding doesn't have to be digital. I love coding using blocks.
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @atragg
MsGray5
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
A2 this year will be my first year doing it but I think the younger they start the better!
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
Our media specialist is doing it with K in my building!
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In reply to @KeriSnowden
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
Making it relevant is important to keep Ss interested as the difficulty increases
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1 I Like that many of the coding activities are connected to existing engaging games like mine craft, and other popular games.
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MsGray5
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
yes I just watched a video on how to do it without technology last night. It's great
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In reply to @MrsSmith167
KeriSnowden
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
And also in classes w/o access to devices
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
A2: Isn't there ways to practice coding type skills wo using technology? That could be good way to get all ages
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robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
take videos and share I would love to see
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In reply to @MrsSmith167, @KeriSnowden
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
Q3: Does your district/school offer coding classes for students?
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
Great point Jon. If it isn't engaging and relevant Ss will disengage.
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In reply to @jonmbishop
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
https://t.co/92J4HxWpYw
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In reply to @MrsSmith167
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
https://t.co/oYu6v3uRDe
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In reply to @MrsSmith167
dkreiness
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
A3: Not yet, but we are starting a STEAM class soon, which is why I am particularly interested in this topic
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
Q3: Does your district/school offer coding classes for students?
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
A3: I have been helping out with
@scratch
and computer design classes w a parent in the am b4 school, gr. 3-5 kids creating!
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In reply to @scratch
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
Cool!!
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In reply to @MsGray5
KeriSnowden
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
A3: Not in K-4. Don't know about upper grades
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
can you post a link to that video?
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In reply to @MsGray5, @MrsSmith167
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
A3: not at middle school level in my building, wanted to start it but I am not 100% comfortable yet
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dying to learn!
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
In case anyone wants to learn about the
#HourofCode
https://t.co/f83vEmLs5i
#CTedu
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
I use
@scratch
for MS and
@codeorg
resources for 1-4. Bee-Bot is great for K. We also use
#weDo
from
@LEGO_Education
for younger Ss
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: I have experience w 3-5 grade Ss using
@scratch
. Has anyone worked w younger Ss in K-2? I think
@kodable
would be good for them
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In reply to @scratch, @kodable
nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:15 PM EST
A3 classes that have a few coding activities integrated
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In reply to @atragg
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3. We have a before school program that focuses on coding.
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3: Not that I'm aware of, but I know the central library does some stuff with coding
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technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3 Official classes begin in Middle School as electives, but taught K-5 as Information Literacy skill in the
#library
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
No computers or devices? Here are some activities from
#HourofCode
https://t.co/oeNnmtusw9
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robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:16 PM EST
do you do it or someone else?
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In reply to @robpennington9
EduGladiators
Dec 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
#EduGladiators
tackles the fierce convo of leading & growing in multi-gen schools!
#collschat
#@ndaryELA
#5thchat
#Bunceechat
#ctedu
#edprep
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
Wait -- I think they did it as an after school club - with legos & turning them into robots?
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
Tech Coach.
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In reply to @robinsonchris7
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
Unplugged is great. There are some great resources like
#cubetto
and
#cubelets
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technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
A2:
@MaureenSchlosse
@CaringCardinals
are working with pk-2 Ss with
@DashanddotNL
#daisythedinosaur
and some unplugged stuff too
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In reply to @MaureenSchlosse, @CaringCardinals, @DashanddotNL
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:17 PM EST
Wow -- that is SO cool!!!
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In reply to @technojohnson
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q4: Are computer science and coding the same thing?
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RuthKidwell
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
Hi all, jumping in late. Not much to contribute here as I need to learn more about coding. Any time to teach the Ts
@jonmbishop
?
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In reply to @jonmbishop
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
Actually coding and computational thinking have a positive effect on emergent literacy and math.
#nbd
#csforall
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robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:11 PM EST
A2: the earlier the better.....like reading
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KamiSchools
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
Hi
#ctedu
! Sorry we are late! We are a tech startup based in New Zealand!
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
A3: Unfortunately, it is only offered 1 week out of the year. We are in that week now :-(. Oh also as an afterschool activity
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In reply to @atragg
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
The scaling and opportunity for innovation is key
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
Totally agree that it needs to be scaled but fun to see how they do!
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In reply to @jonmbishop
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
Glad you can make it.
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In reply to @KamiSchools
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
A4: Parents offer before & after school classes in our district w teachers and college interns. LMS does
#HourofCode
too!
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RuthKidwell
Dec 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
This is what I need. Thanks!
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In reply to @atragg, @codeorg
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
He's working on it! Great ideas, thx Jon!
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In reply to @RuthKidwell, @jonmbishop
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
If you want resources for the Hour of Code. Check out
@TeacherCast
site.
#ctedu
https://t.co/3ueUSxCYlf
In reply to @TeacherCast
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
@codeorg
has many free unplugged resources. Also
https://t.co/HLPf2QkqjB
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In reply to @codeorg
KeriSnowden
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
And also in classes w/o access to devices
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:12 PM EST
A2: Isn't there ways to practice coding type skills wo using technology? That could be good way to get all ages
#ctedu
KamiSchools
Dec 6 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1: Absolutely. Teaches skills like critical thinking, problem solving + crucial skill today + let Ss create something that is theirs
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q5: Are you and your students participating in the
#HourofCode
this week? Let’s share ideas!
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:20 PM EST
Awesome!
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In reply to @jayneesweet, @im4art_linda
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:20 PM EST
Wow -- that's REALLY cool!! We dont' have anything like that!
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In reply to @atragg
KamiSchools
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
Awesome! Media specialists/librarians can be so vital for tech use in school!
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:13 PM EST
Our media specialist is doing it with K in my building!
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In reply to @KeriSnowden
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
A4: I think they are connected and lead to one another...
#innnovation
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
@TeacherCast
is live with the creators of
@scratch
- Check it out here.
#ctedu
https://t.co/wgtOHtmDPx
In reply to @TeacherCast, @scratch
nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
A5 didn't make it out to a school this year to teach hour of code. Sending some bots to a school to help them
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In reply to @atragg
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
Wow,
#CTedu
is really rockin' tonight! Thanks for your input, everyone! :)
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
A5: Our LMS is doing "Hour of Code" with every class this week! I am going to try and include some non-tech ideas on Friday!
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jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
A3. YES!!! Canton offers CS in media block in k-3, CS in 4-6, coding & robotics in ms, & CS principles, programming, &robotics in HS
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
Q3: Does your district/school offer coding classes for students?
#CTedu
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
A4 Nust had this discussion with
@dougcasey
at an
#edtech
mtg. NO WAY! Coding is a subset of Computer Science Education
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In reply to @dougcasey
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
Here is a fun six word memoir for hour of code:
https://t.co/flv40N6V6M
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MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
Thanks for the chat!
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:)
In reply to @atragg
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
As you should!
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nathan_stevens
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
A5 didn't make it out to a school this year to teach hour of code. Sending some bots to a school to help them
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In reply to @atragg
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
@dkreiness
let's collaborate. We are making this happen in canton
#cantonedchat
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In reply to @dkreiness
dkreiness
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
A3: Not yet, but we are starting a STEAM class soon, which is why I am particularly interested in this topic
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
Q3: Does your district/school offer coding classes for students?
#CTedu
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
WOW! That's REALLY cool!!
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In reply to @jonmbishop
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:22 PM EST
my fav non tech idea is playing tag-tag revolution or html puzzle boxes.
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In reply to @MrsSmith167
KeriSnowden
Dec 6 @ 8:23 PM EST
Wow!
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jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
A3. YES!!! Canton offers CS in media block in k-3, CS in 4-6, coding & robotics in ms, & CS principles, programming, &robotics in HS
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:14 PM EST
Q3: Does your district/school offer coding classes for students?
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:23 PM EST
A5: I think I will test it out this week in honor of the
#hourofcode
week and the inspiration
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jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
A4. Yes!! Check out our website and share it out. We want to see how far it goes!
https://t.co/X802mGj5wR
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atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q5: Are you and your students participating in the
#HourofCode
this week? Let’s share ideas!
#CTedu
KamiSchools
Dec 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
A4: Comp sci is more theoretical while coding is more practical, but both are extremely valuable!
#ctedu
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
A5 Ss having a blast with
@hourofcode
resources
#ctedu
In reply to @hourofcode
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
@mres
is my hero
#ctedu
In reply to @mres
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
@TeacherCast
is live with the creators of
@scratch
- Check it out here.
#ctedu
https://t.co/wgtOHtmDPx
In reply to @TeacherCast, @scratch
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:24 PM EST
You could do a Star Wars Trailer:
https://t.co/87m2R6JSbo
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:25 PM EST
Awesome chat, be sure to follow other educators!
#CTedu
And keep on coding!
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:25 PM EST
thanks for clarifying....I was guessing
#ctedu
In reply to @KamiSchools
MsGray5
Dec 6 @ 8:25 PM EST
A5: yes, doing ours on Friday!! I hope it goes well
#ctedu
RuthKidwell
Dec 6 @ 8:25 PM EST
A5 Because of
@jonmbishop
's work all Canton hs sts (and Ts) will get a taste of coding during our advisory this week
#CTedu
In reply to @jonmbishop
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
You ould make a meme:
https://t.co/ZoDk8uwX0d
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
Thanks for participating tonight!
#CTedu
In reply to @KamiSchools
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
first session to learn from
#ctedu
#HourofCode
Thanks
@robpennington9
In reply to @robpennington9
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:21 PM EST
@TeacherCast
is live with the creators of
@scratch
- Check it out here.
#ctedu
https://t.co/wgtOHtmDPx
In reply to @TeacherCast, @scratch
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
What are you going to do?
#ctedu
In reply to @MsGray5
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
My question is how do we sustain this energy and excitement beyond the week of code?
#ctedu
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:27 PM EST
I'd encourage all of you to learn to code too.
@codeorg
is great but keep growing from
#javascript
to
#oop
#ctedu
In reply to @codeorg
KeriSnowden
Dec 6 @ 8:27 PM EST
Thanks for inspiring me to join the coding movement. My students will benefit even more than me.
#ctedu
edtechanthony
Dec 6 @ 8:27 PM EST
TeacherCast: RT robpennington9: TeacherCast is live with the creators of scratch - Check it out here.
#ctedu
https://t.co/Vpm8g1aBu6
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:27 PM EST
great questions! look to make connections to other parts of curriculum
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
By creating the networks and doing the work.
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
yes, we include hardware, networking, troubleshooting, coding, creating, problem solving and design
#ctedu
In reply to @jonmbishop
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
@FIRSTweets
robotics is a great way. So is
@scratch
. Start a coding club or maker mornings & keep it growing. All Ss deserve 2 create
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:26 PM EST
My question is how do we sustain this energy and excitement beyond the week of code?
#ctedu
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
Code is just a small part and not one I belive should be required for all
https://t.co/X9H01qrn2i
#ctedu
KamiSchools
Dec 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
Thank you for hosting
@atragg
and thanks for the chat everyone!
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
MsGray5
Dec 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
that's awesome! Sparkle is so intense in our class haha. Almost too intense! Glad your kids loved it :)
#ctedu
In reply to @MrsSmith167
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
I think that is the tough part! Constantly making connections to the curriculum. Many Ts are not prepared to code
#ctedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:29 PM EST
Look into Mozilla Clubs as well from
@mozlearn
#ctedu
In reply to @jonmbishop, @MozLearn
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:30 PM EST
The engineering design process is key. Particularly with the
#NGSS
#ctedu
technojohnson
Dec 6 @ 8:28 PM EST
yes, we include hardware, networking, troubleshooting, coding, creating, problem solving and design
#ctedu
In reply to @jonmbishop
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
I know what you mean! I am having trouble coaching with other aspects of teaching
#ctedu
on day on item at a time
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
How about a movie poster:
https://t.co/8U8LQrIW4h
#ctedu
MrsSmith167
Dec 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
I think it has to come from these convos & chance to try it maybe 1x/week give kids choice of math game vs code
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
.
@kodable
and lightbot on my iPad helped me learn about coding. If you want to learn, try them out!
#CTedu
In reply to @kodable
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:32 PM EST
Always! Let's do this
#ctedu
RuthKidwell
Dec 6 @ 8:18 PM EST
Hi all, jumping in late. Not much to contribute here as I need to learn more about coding. Any time to teach the Ts
@jonmbishop
?
#CTedu
In reply to @jonmbishop
atragg
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:32 PM EST
May the CODE be with you!
#CTedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @im4art_linda
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:33 PM EST
Look for content first and code later. i taught myself javascript to get poetry out my head:
https://t.co/Cbv07rCS81
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
students_matter
Dec 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
We need to fix CT’s broken education system so we can close one of the largest achievement gaps in the nation.
#MartinezvMalloy
#ctedu
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
@Mr_Hutchinson_
i know what you mean! I am having trouble coaching with other aspects of teaching
#ctedu
one day one item at a time
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
Here is a page of offline coding activities:
https://t.co/O3qgv4rWC0
#ctedu
In reply to @MrsSmith167
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:36 PM EST
Jump into places like
#ds106
,
#clmooc
,
#walkmyworld
, and
#teachtheweb
to learn with other educators
#ctedu
In reply to @RuthKidwell, @jonmbishop
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
Its not about doing more but doing it differently.
#ctedu
In reply to @RuthKidwell, @jonmbishop
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
Shouldn’t all students be exposed to code, then let them decide if they like it or not?
#ctedu
Who get's to decide
#ctedu
In reply to @jgmac1106
robinsonchris7
Dec 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
Thanks
@atragg
@MrsSmith167
thank you! Great chat! Love the energy!
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg, @MrsSmith167
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
Yes, but do not agree in
#cs4all
. believe code, html/css/javascript, is how we read, write, and participate
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
It is a literacy issue and not a tech issue. If we empower students to through their own domain, they will learn
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
RossCoops31
Dec 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
New post: 5 Reasons Your Rubric Needs a Makeover
#HackingPBL
#education
#pblchat
#ctedu
https://t.co/Zsjhr6TxmB
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
Don't make it all about the code. Make it about computational thinking. This undergirds so much, including code
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
Shouldn’t all students be exposed to code, then let them decide if they like it or not?
#ctedu
Who get's to decide
#ctedu
In reply to @jgmac1106
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:41 PM EST
Gladly help organize a
#hackjam
, affinity group, or
#indiewebcampCT
for teachers who want to up their game by building their sites
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:41 PM EST
@atragg
Thanks for a great chat this evening.
#ctedu
. Amy awesome job moderating
In reply to @atragg
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
I couldn't agree more. Her is what I want classrooms to look like
#ctedu
In reply to @jonmbishop, @Mr_Hutchinson_
jonmbishop
Dec 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
Great chat tonight. Would love to collaborate with anyone to get this going for their Ss. Also, shout out to
#ctcsta
!
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:41 PM EST
@atragg
Thanks for a great chat this evening.
#ctedu
. Amy awesome job moderating
In reply to @atragg
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:45 PM EST
When? Where? How? count me in!
#ctedu
In reply to @jonmbishop
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:45 PM EST
Thanks to
@atragg
for another awesome
#ctedu
. Was late as I am reading Ahsoka with my eight year old (great book to read to young kids)
In reply to @atragg
jgmac1106
Dec 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
investing in instructional capacity is always better than hiring and firing. Coach for feedback and growth
#ctedu
In reply to @tshreve
