Welcome to another #HackLearning chat. Our "hacky" topic this morning is Coding, Computational Thinking and the Early Grades. Let's start with introductions.
Good morning #HackLearning#PLFamily
I am Bonnie; I teach HS students in Massachusetts. I'm going to sit back and "listen" today. I am eager to learn ideas to incorporate coding and computational thinking in my life science classes.
Good morning! Sylvia, Writing Coach & now part-time Reading Teacher to struggling 10th graders @BrandonHSEagles & moderator of #HackLearning slow chat ... glad to be here this morning!
Morning, all! Nicole here. English teacher in Fort Mill, SC. Still trying to recover from a game that was way too close for comfort last night. #HackLearning
Morning, #hacklearning. I'm Brian. I teach middle-school students English in Colorado. I'm curious to learn more today two topics outside my comfort zone.
There is so much talk about building a growth mindset. Failure is expected in coding so the conditions to use growth mindset are present. Students get immediate feedback and can learn from errors. #HackLearning
A1. In order to offer students authentic experiences and for them to share their voice-we have to allow them to use the tools they are accustom to using. #HackLearning#HackingEarlyLearning
Our guest moderator @JessicaCabeen has an entire chapter in her Hacking Early Learning book devoted to computational thinking and coding. Hack 5! Check it out. #HackLearning
A1 As a HS tchr, I think sts coming with these skills will have more patience & perseverance... equipped with critical / creative thinking skills and coping strategies #HackLearning
It teaches those problem-solving & critical thinking skills our kiddos so desperately need to help them prepare for 21st century careers. #HackLearning
A1. Coding is like learning any new language, the sooner you begin the easier it is to learn.
Not only that, but coding is a universal language that is shared.
If we get Ss passionate about it earlier in life, chances are we might help them find a new passion. #hacklearning
There is so much talk about building a growth mindset. Failure is expected in coding so the conditions to use growth mindset are present. Students get immediate feedback and can learn from errors. #HackLearning
A1 My first answer is a question, through ELA teacher lens: Might coding foster attention to detail & willingness to revise iteratively, which would serve writers/revisers/editors well when wrestling with their work in non-coding formats? #hacklearning
A1. The sooner the better! If we make it fun in the lower grades the kids will want to continue as they get older. My own kids can't wait to expand on things they are doing already...
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There is so much talk about building a growth mindset. Failure is expected in coding so the conditions to use growth mindset are present. Students get immediate feedback and can learn from errors. #HackLearning
A1 My first answer is a question, through ELA teacher lens: Might coding foster attention to detail & willingness to revise iteratively, which would serve writers/revisers/editors well when wrestling with their work in non-coding formats? #hacklearning
A1 My first answer is a question, through ELA teacher lens: Might coding foster attention to detail & willingness to revise iteratively, which would serve writers/revisers/editors well when wrestling with their work in non-coding formats? #hacklearning
There is so much talk about building a growth mindset. Failure is expected in coding so the conditions to use growth mindset are present. Students get immediate feedback and can learn from errors. #HackLearning
A1: The problem solving and logic skills built through coding and computational thinking provides a solid foundation for critical thinking required to address complex challenges. #hacklearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
A1 My first answer is a question, through ELA teacher lens: Might coding foster attention to detail & willingness to revise iteratively, which would serve writers/revisers/editors well when wrestling with their work in non-coding formats? #hacklearning
I know your question is rhetorical, but I do want to say one of the challenges is financial. Not all kids have support at home for coding. This is an opportunity to overcome, but something we need to consider #HackLearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
A1 there is something about brain development that they need exposure to a concept/idea B4 / by age 8 or 9 or they won't really "see it" or be all that interested #HackLearning
There is so much talk about building a growth mindset. Failure is expected in coding so the conditions to use growth mindset are present. Students get immediate feedback and can learn from errors. #HackLearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
Strikes me that coding=one *kind* of problem solving, w/binary paths of right vs. wrong. Some messier problems can't (yet?) be coded, such as assessing writing quality. My plug: Be transparent w/learners about what coding can or can't do & alternative approaches. #hacklearning
A1: The problem solving and logic skills built through coding and computational thinking provides a solid foundation for critical thinking required to address complex challenges. #hacklearning
@CodeClubWorld
Giving resources to help students become interested in the world fo coding.
We’re beginning a #CodeClub in FCS where we will focus on using @Raspberry_Pi. Our goal is to give every Ss an extra curricular that will motivate them to stay in school. #HackLearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
A2: Some I like are @padlet and @Flipgrid and using basic research (i.e. on a state or historic location) combined with @Google slides to make a presentation of ideas #hacklearning
A2 I use Nearpod, https://t.co/0lzIJsdwBt, and Scratch. I’ve just been Texas instrument calculators & rovers. Trying to learn how to use them! Please help if any of you are experienced with those! #HackLearning
Coding is the language of the future. Break the stereotype that girls aren't capable of math, science and technology. Teach coding in the early years. #HackLearning
Our Computational Thinking page https://t.co/eUHtRkcDS5 Coding page https://t.co/Ya2cS9eHGq#HackLearning "Computer science is more than just coding. Thinking like a computer scientist involves being creative & thinking collaboratively about a problem in order to solve it." ISTE
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
A2- We have started maker space in our media centers and adding choice boards into the classroom. These two things allow students to choose creation over consumption.
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Five reasons to teach kids to code:
1. It empowers them.
2. They are capable at a young age.
3. Teaches thinking and problem solving skills.
4. Gives them an edge. It's current.
5. We need more programmers! Get them interested early.
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Our Computational Thinking page https://t.co/eUHtRkcDS5 Coding page https://t.co/Ya2cS9eHGq#HackLearning "Computer science is more than just coding. Thinking like a computer scientist involves being creative & thinking collaboratively about a problem in order to solve it." ISTE
Our Computational Thinking page https://t.co/eUHtRkcDS5 Coding page https://t.co/Ya2cS9eHGq#HackLearning "Computer science is more than just coding. Thinking like a computer scientist involves being creative & thinking collaboratively about a problem in order to solve it." ISTE
A2 From @rmbyrne: choose-your-own adventure story tool, called Twine. https://t.co/1Ao1ZNVn7H Branching stories like this can enable young writers to crack narrative codes. #hacklearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
I know your question is rhetorical, but I do want to say one of the challenges is financial. Not all kids have support at home for coding. This is an opportunity to overcome, but something we need to consider #HackLearning
The club will be for everyone that wants to join. We are hoping to build relationships with at-risk of failing students at one of our middle schools. #hacklearning
In reply to
@Msbrandynew, @CodeClubWorld, @Raspberry_Pi
I’m just chewing on how we engage parents to see the value of coding. If a parent doesn’t see the value, when our Ss go home, will our lessons be reinforced or encouraged? #hacklearning
A2: one resource our system provides is an IT coach at every school. They are awesome, and access great tools they share with Ss and Ts. I have observed Tinkercad Code Blocks, Flipgrid, Screencastify, and Scratch all used to allow S to create rather than consume. #hacklearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
I’m just chewing on how we engage parents to see the value of coding. If a parent doesn’t see the value, when our Ss go home, will our lessons be reinforced or encouraged? #hacklearning
Q2. What resources are available that offer teaching strategies to promote creators of technology instead of consumers in the early grades? #hacklearning
I’m just chewing on how we engage parents to see the value of coding. If a parent doesn’t see the value, when our Ss go home, will our lessons be reinforced and encouraged or will Ss be discouraged? #hacklearning
A3: Coding isn’t just about computers and tech. It’s about connecting those STEAM skills and applying them in ways that students can use in every class. #hacklearning
A3 I like the idea of MakerSpaces ... SMP#1 Make sense of a problem and persevere in solving it. - written for math, applicable to all avenues of life #HackLearning
A2: Unplugged idea - Love getting kids to "program" each other as "robots" (or small stuffed toys) on a hundreds carpet grid by giving commands to go around obstacles. #HackLearning
A3 I like the idea of MakerSpaces ... SMP#1 Make sense of a problem and persevere in solving it. - written for math, applicable to all avenues of life #HackLearning
A3 Spitballing: To incorporate coding & computational thinking in instructional day, write daily agenda as a coded flowchart of tasks, decision points and branches. Then, have students take on more of this responsibility. #hacklearning
Ooooooo! Great topic! The i portance of this topic is why we created our @handsoncoding blocks! Gives young learners the opportunity to code, screen free...also gets them up and moving and having fun! #HackLearning#handsoncoding#kinestheticcoding
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@conniehamilton, @stacysanders3, @handsoncoding
A3: a simple way to incorporate computational thinking is sorting and prioritizing, especially of problems related to something/a topic. Anytime we have Ss identify patterns or try to see other patterns, we are allowing them practice in these areas, too. #HackLearning
I think I gravitate towards to “low tech” ideas at first. To build a foundation for thinking and creative problem solving. #hacklearning The high tech ideas aren’t as stable because tech keeps changing. The thinking doesn’t.
one thing we did was post lessons on our blog and have coding stations at conferences for parents to watch their children engage in-powerful way to show students at the center. #HackLearning
A3 It can be incorporatedinto any content. Making apps with Google slides is a game changer! It’s too easy not to use coding in the classroom #HackLearning
A3 Coding isn’t just about computers you could have students in pairs 1. Programmer gives instructions to peer to solve a math problem 2. Receiver tries to follow instructions and reverse roles #HackLearning
A3) They can be incorporated into makerspace time, genius hour, math, art, science, literacy, music, phy ed, social studies. I need to get back to teaching coding and computational thinking to students. I loved participating in Hour of Code Week. #HackLearning
A3: Not to use the same answer twice, but incorporate critical thinning and process into daily structures like setting up classrooms, ways to walk to lunch room. Most schools have the 1x1 tiles on the floor - you can use those #hacklearning
Good morning! Sylvia, Writing Coach & now part-time Reading Teacher to struggling 10th graders @BrandonHSEagles & moderator of #HackLearning slow chat ... glad to be here this morning!
I’m just chewing on how we engage parents to see the value of coding. If a parent doesn’t see the value, when our Ss go home, will our lessons be reinforced and encouraged or will Ss be discouraged? #hacklearning
A3: Ask students to write about anything that involves sequential steps or procedures (e.g. following a map, getting lunch in the cafeteria). The possibilities are limitless https://t.co/7TxxPphRMC#HackLearning
Ohhhhhhhhhh. You just blew my mind on the teacher comment. Hadn’t considered THAT! Do other teachers in the school value coding? What are Ss hearing in other classes? #HackLearning
A3- Our 5th and 6th Grader are learning to code in their technology class. A lot of teachers have added @codeorg
as an activity for students to complete during E&I and as ss finish work early.
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A3- A lot of teachers add unplugged activities in to help with students coding and computational thinking. @codeorg. Offers a lot of these activities!
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A2.3 + 3.2 Despite my humanities proclivities, I've found unexpected amount of coding expertise in trying to bend spreadsheets to my will by learning function (a.k.a. formula) ins/outs. #hacklearninghttps://t.co/a2dUUt19sX
A3: Have student mentors from older grades (usually known as Reading Buddies) become "Coding" buddies to get Primary students started. Teachers create activities integrating the curriculum. #HackLearning
Hope everyone will join tonight's #BookCampPD chat when we exchange ideas with the fantastic authors of this book about writing. Hope to see you there! #HackLearning
I’m trying to put myself in the mind of a parent who may not value tech. Could they just perceive the kids are “playing with toys” at school and dismiss video of their kids coding? #hacklearning
Join #HackLearning chat September 16 at 8:30-9:00am EDT when @lieberrian and @stony12270 will be guest moderators leading chat on the "hacky" topic of Hacking School Libraries
