#edtechbridge Archive
Building an authentic community of #edtech developers and educators to help create better #edtech. Join our #edtechbridge chat monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET!
Wednesday December 9, 2015
7:00 PM EST
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:00 PM EST
@classdojo
@mr_isaacs
2 awesome edchats in 1 min, me w/o tweetdeck and in PT all at once.
#needaclone
#dojochat
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:00 PM EST
Welcome!. Excited to welcome Juni Rose Yoo to the
#EdTechBridge
family! Mazel Tov to
@katyamuses
@lilfootsie
https://t.co/C3RbMxO5hI
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:01 PM EST
Let's start with introductions - Name / Location / Role / What comes to mind when you think of coding?
#EdTechBridge
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
We're here for
#edtechbridge
! Can't wait to discuss
#hourofcode
and hear about all of the awesomeness Ts are bringing to their Ss!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
Steve from NJ / I create learning opportunities for students to create their own video games
#edtechbridge
karistubbs
Dec 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
Kari -- Leawood, Kansas VP
@brainpop
and
@isteconnects
#ISTEboard
- analytical thinking, problem solving
#edtechbridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
I’m Mike,
@BrainPOP
’s Creative Director. On Coding: as Bob Ross once said: “If you don’t like it, change it. It’s your world.”
#edtechbridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
Nick/westchestercounty/tech/ and when I think of coding the first thing I think of is Hour of Code!
#EdTechBridge
#hellopeople
!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
When I think of coding I think of creation, solving problems, and if you can think it you can make it!
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
Shelly; Instructional Coach from Toronto; problem solving & creativity
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
@PledgeCents
Welcome!
#edtechbridge
Heather_Histed
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Heather from Philadelphia. K-4 elementary science teacher.
#edtechbridge
specialtechie
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Multitasking tonight! Pam from Charleston,SC. Special Ed teacher & tech geek.
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
MrPalumboDHS
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Phil / NJ / HS Multimedia Teacher / prepping HS students for careers in the fused age of tech and art.
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
@Ed_Tech_Times
You’ve come to the right place!
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
KCintheNYC
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Have to run to bake things for our holiday party but join us tomorrow for 'Appy hour!
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
https://t.co/0uB6FM3Vyn
KendraFGrant
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
Kendra Toronto Consultant I just finished working w/visual coding company so I think of problem solving visually
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Alex, consistently pushing the bounds of what is possible with computers. If you can imagine it, you can build it.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
@mikewatanabe
@brainpop
YES! And the remix movement would agree!
#EdTechBridge
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
I'm Stephen (
@sdanos
), Seattle editor at
@participatelrn
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
@KendraFGrant
hey Kendra!!
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
Jef / SC / divergent entrepreneur
#EdTechBridge
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
Hi all again My name is Todd Beard, k-12 Tech Teacher,
#MIEFellow
and fan od
#edutainment
,
#coding
,
#make
,and
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
Blue Appaloosa / adjunct, game design+dev, web dev / writing code with a nice IDE
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
@nogginfuel
Hey Jef! Always great to see you :)
#EdTechBridge
karistubbs
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
I love reading these explanations of coding!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
@TeacherBeard
Hey Todd! So glad you could join us, my new
#MIEExpert
friend :)
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I really haven't had the chance to run it w/Ss bc i'm more on the tech support staff side but I hear great things
#EdTechBridge
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
Erica, NJ, a world of possibilities for ALL learners
#edtechbridge
MrBrianBobbitt
Dec 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
We do coding through Video Games as well as Robotics.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
@BlueAppaloosa
Hey Blue - great to see you as always :)
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
@MrPalumboDHS
Eager to hear more about the fusion of tech and art!
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
DavidBillikopf
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
David from VA. I signed the papperwork to switch frm Eng T 2 Tech Specialist! Coding makes me think of computational thinking!
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
Hello
#EdTechBridge
I'm Tim, HS
#art
&
#media
teacher working on the
#hourofcode
this week!
#artedtech
https://t.co/UNO4zfqxE6
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
Awesome - I love using game design as the project base for teaching coding / computer science
#EdTechBridge
codesparkceo
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
codeSpark in the house!
https://t.co/GXAmqm9ysm
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
@timneedles
Hi Tim! Welcome :)
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
thanks! may be a little distracted tonight...multitasking :)
#EdTechBridge
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
Christie, Student at William Annin Middle School, Scratch and
https://t.co/C4oiTZVZBg
#EdTechBridge
CodeMonkeySTU
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
#edtechbridge
Code is Poetry!
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
Always great to be here & catch up with you
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
@DavidBillikopf
Welcome to the dark side! It's really great over here :)
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
Hi My name is Dante and I'm a grad student, grad assistant and AV Intern from West Chester, NY!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
@EStianchi
Hey Erica! Great to see you :)
#btsdpride
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
I also find coding very zen, most of the time anyways :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
@codesparkceo
Hey Grant! Good to see you. Was nice meeting your partner in DC!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
@Blobs94
Yay Christie :) Welcome
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hey there Dante
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
@CodeMonkeySTU
Yes it is! Welcome to the chat :)
#EdTechBridge
karistubbs
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
If you've been following the
#hourofcode
tag, there have been wonderful testimonials from classrooms re: student engagement
#edtechbridge
DavidBillikopf
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Thanks! I am super excited to start pestering teachers to implement tech! I am pushing and pulling!
#EdTechBridge
BussoJohn
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
John/Brooklyn/Teacher and Tech Coordinator - using code to rethink the English curriculum.
#edtechbridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
@codesparkceo
my kids love
@PlayTheFoos
!
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hi
#EdTechBridge
! We did
#HourOfCode
yesterday afternoon. Middle Sch Ss RUNNING around having blast!
Heather_Histed
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Just discovered
https://t.co/VUgeJF1V5C
tonight. I can't wait to incorporate it into my science curriculum!
#edtechbridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Hour of Code is Minecraft!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
@DavidBillikopf
I hear ya! It's great when you find those who are as excited as you are :) the A ha moments are the best
#EdTechBridge
MrBrianBobbitt
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
We use Sphero as well for Coding.
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
@BussoJohn
I can’t wait to hear more about that!
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
+1 for
#minecraft
! Welcome to the chat
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
Learning along with my Grade 5 explorers, we are enjoying
#code
#EdTechBridge
#tvdsbhoc
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
@Heather_Histed
Hey Heather! Glad you could join us :)
#EdTechBridge
DavidBillikopf
Dec 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
@BussoJohn
This interests me! Do you have a blog where you describe how?
#EdTechBridge
KendraFGrant
Dec 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
Hey
@vizwik_com
if you have time come to
#EdTechBridge
to talk about coding
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
@Heather_Histed
it's great!!
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
Howdy Nick!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
@MomOfAllCapes
@codesparkceo
@PlayTheFoos
We love the Foos in our house!
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Hey everyone! Excited for tonight's
#EdTechBridge
during
#CSEdWeek
!!! :) Mom, Fmr Teacher, Digital Media Mgr for an edtech nonprofit!
BussoJohn
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
@DavidBillikopf
Working on it!
#EdTechBridge
danvkoch
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Just got 6
@Sphero
bots for coding and
#makerspace
projects
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Thanks for coming everyone! 1st question coming up!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
First thing that comes... is problem solving in a fun and creative way
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
@danvkoch
@Sphero
want to hear more about sphero
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Q1:Have you tried learning to code? Share your experience
#EdTechBridge
DavidBillikopf
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
@BussoJohn
Great! Let me know when you post ideas! I'd love to see them!
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
@BussoJohn
@yung_plush
#Edu696k
rolling deep!
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
Hi Emily WV!
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
Michelle Grezner second grade nj. My ss are coding all week! They live
@BitsboxKids
and
@codeorg
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
Hey guys!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
A1: I LOVE learning to code and enjoy learning from all the sites with activities So rewarding to get your code to work :)
#EdTechBridge
allcancode
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
Kostas / CEO
@allcancode
/ coding is about building anything you can imagine
#EdTechBridge
MrBrianBobbitt
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
Please like our FB page. All about STEM. Trying to show kids classroom work is interesting.
https://t.co/z1D7R29v8d
#edtechbridge
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
@BussoJohn
tell us more
#edtechbridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
@Ed_Tech_Times
@BussoJohn
YASSSSSS
#edtechbridge
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I have tried learning to code during a summer camp by using Java. I tried again in that same summer camp w/code.org
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
@Qwertynaut9
Welcome! Glad you could join us :)
#Anninpride
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
After seeing the Minecraft on the
#HourOfCode
this is exactly what my gr 5's
@1925MP_class
would say
@yung_plush
#EdTechBridge
8blahblahblah8
Dec 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
@timneedles
You can do that for real w/this v cool 80s "game" called
#Spirograph
. Barnes&Noble sells it during the Holidays.
#EdTechBridge
cvarsalona
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
Code is so technical 4 me but when I have issues with my blog I try to find the snags. If Ss can learn I can too.
#edtechbridge
A1
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@danvkoch
@Sphero
I want to hear more too
#edtechbridge
I have the regular and the BB-8 but don’t know how to code for them
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: well, I have a BS in Computer Sciecne...so yes. it was fun, until I graduated
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
@Blobs94
How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
@cvarsalona
I used to teach HTML and people would wonder why they should learn - quickly understand when you want to tweak
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1 Started this summer learning SWIFT…I just need more time than I have given to it, but the potential is there
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
a1 yes with Ss. It's a fun challenge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: yes! Lots of fun! Great to solve problems, create, & overcome obstacles
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
@BlueAppaloosa
fun until you graduated :)
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1. I'm currently struggling to learn HTML (not sure if that counts as "code".) Lots of small confusing details
#EdTechBridge
icivics
Dec 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
is getting started! Join the discussion around
#CSEdWeek
!
https://t.co/8KxgqXsNEm
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Q1:Have you tried learning to code? Share your experience
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
@rantoine2
Yes - time, time, time. That is exactly what we all need!
#EdTechBridge
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
Q1: in college with c++hated it. Wish
#hourofcode
existed then
#edtechbridge
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I found Java very fun and did not mind redoing some of the lessons I have already done in
https://t.co/R7foxswtqU
.
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
I've got an electrical engineering degree. I learned to program w machine cards. It's about logic & patterns.
#EdTechBridge
nwhsbusiness
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
Aren't you always trying to learn to code?? Has anyone "learned?"
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
@mzgrz
Hey Michelle - I know your kids loved
@BitsboxKids
#bitsbox
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1 Learned to code when about 10 or 11. We had a computer, well a TTY and I think 200 baud modem.
https://t.co/CTj3z8GZL5
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
Q1. Yes,
@Codecademy
was helpful. I dabble in front & back end code
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: so rewarding & exciting when it works & can show off to others :)
#EdTechBridge
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I did not know that! Interesting... :)
#EdTechBridge
DavidBillikopf
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1 I've gone on Scratch with my kids and on
https://t.co/eU5HqQituf
I tinkered with BASIC html back about a decade ago.
#EdTechBridge
BussoJohn
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1. My first experience with coding came during a quantitative text analysis class. It was love at first sight!
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
Learned along with&4 my S's
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
karistubbs
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: YES - have participated in
#hourofcode
& lead teachers to
#code
in workshops w/ games from
@brainpop
gameup
#edtechbridge
jackiegerstein
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
Hi all - just learned that you can code
@Sphero
's using Tynker
@gotynker
https://t.co/OzKhILe07N
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: I was hooked when I could create an adventure game using BASIC in high school. Go figure :)
#EdTechBridge
KendraFGrant
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
A1: Yes, once
@learningcode
great introduction &
@vizwik_com
visual coding and app creation - like I could create something
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I get so into it and then I have so much to relearn when I get back
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: I've messed a little with coding, I had a innovative project in a grad class: created rough draft of assistive tech app
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
@yung_plush
yeah, coding is VERY detail oriented.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
@1925MP
LOVE learning with (and from) my students
#EdTechBridge
codesparkceo
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
Also have tried Udacity's python intro course and liked it
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: I've tried my hand at learning Python with this free online resource:
https://t.co/gx9Y9NA7NB
. Challenging but fun!
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@BitsboxKids
#EdTechBridge
they also love minecraft and frozen on
@codeorg
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
It's awesome that
#codingforkids
has become so user-friendly & age appropriate! So many awesome tools out there to teach it!
#edtechbridge
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: Yes! And I love it (even though I'm not the best I still try!)
#python
#html
#javascript
#csharp
#EdTechBridge
DavidBillikopf
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
I have to dip out for a couple of minutes. Bath time for the boys. I'll try to make it back!
#EdTechBridge
If not, I'll lurk it later!
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
A: I started teaching myself HTML & CSS 3 yrs ago. My grad program covered a little jQuery...
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/dt2kuY2Xl8
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Q1:Have you tried learning to code? Share your experience
#EdTechBridge
danvkoch
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
@rantoine2
@mr_isaacs
@PledgeCents
@Sphero
using the lightning lab app
https://t.co/e5Is9IaVtd
U can code all sorts of things
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
Right now,
@iwearthecrowns
and I are in the
@learntomod
@coursera
#mooc
Just need time to play - highly recommend
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
would like to get more into coding for the innovation side of education, putting instruction first of course
#EdTechBridge
Jyoung1219
Dec 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
Joe, math & STEM coach from Palo Alto, CA, checking in late. Thanks for the reminder earlier in the day
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
@yung_plush
HTML is a great path to code. Start with HTML and some CSS for style. Then add some JavaScript for dynamics.
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
A1 Aside from
#LOGO
haven't coded until this year w/ my students- using
@codeorg
to begin
#HourOfCode
then I'll venture out!
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
Totally agree! It is more fun when we are doing the same thing and they have to show us
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
Took a few robotics and programming camps last summer at Pingry using a cool program called Alice- it uses/teaches Java
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
@timneedles
@codeorg
Love Logo - taught my 6th graders
#MSWLogo
- gotta love the turtle
#EdTechBridge
cybraryman1
Dec 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
My
#HourofCode
page
https://t.co/fVBn4Hu7sh
& for
#beyondhourofcode
My Programming page
https://t.co/jWV6CDkjiM
#EdTechBridge
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
Kids in our school from 1 - 8 are coding. They love it.
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
@timneedles
@codeorg
is a great start!!
#EdTechBridge
cvarsalona
Dec 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
@EStianchi
I wish I did take courses in college.
#edtechbridge
A1
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
@Qwertynaut9
I used to use Alice and Storytelling Alice in class - also something called Looking Glass which came after STA
#EdTechBridge
Heather_Histed
Dec 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
Recommendations for applying
#hourofcode
for k-4 w/ 45 min class periods 2x week? Best apps / games?
#EdTechBridge
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
HTML and CSS are definitely key! Read a pair of books by Jon Duckett perfect for visual folks
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
Jyoung1219
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
I put the following video together on my iPhone as I supported classes yesterday for
#HourOfCode
https://t.co/kNw7xVu071
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
Q2 coming up!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
Q2:What EdTech tools are particularly good at teaching coding? Why?
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
I honestly thought the
#Hour
of Code would display more HTML like coding and was kinda disappointed when it didn't tbh
#EdTechBridge
MrBrianBobbitt
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
Flowcharting is an important concept to teach in Coding.
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
@heather_histed
have you tried scratch?
#EdTechBridge
cvarsalona
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
So when I have a problem w my blog & I can't figure out the proper HTML code, I can ask you???
#EdTechBridge
jackiegerstein
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
Coding and Bots
https://t.co/4uLy6dgSNy
#hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
#CSEdWeek
https://t.co/r8XXi8jCdl
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I feel that
https://t.co/R7foxswtqU
has been particularly good at teaching code to people of all ages.
#EdTechBridge
gotynker
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
@jackiegerstein
@Sphero
Yes indeed - If you have a Sphero or Ollie, you can use Tynker app - free this week - to program!
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@EStianchi
I dropped my 1st comp. sci class. Who'd ever want to create formulas in cells? Oh wait I do that now..
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
@Heather_Histed
I have a list; on my computer. Will send to you after chat :)
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
Excited to see the answers to this one
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/DhrpVzvICB
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
Q2:What EdTech tools are particularly good at teaching coding? Why?
#EdTechBridge
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
A natural differentiated classroom of coders at various levels from Daisy Dinosaur to HTML.
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
@danvkoch
@mr_isaacs
@PledgeCents
I will have to check it out. Do you think it will work the the regular Sphere and BB-8
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
A2: I like Processing/P5
https://t.co/1nsR1fRrSQ
and
https://t.co/NVi0TD9amD
#EdTechBridge
karistubbs
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
.
@Heather_Histed
These resources are FREE all week!
https://t.co/JbFGzG8utf
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
@brainpop
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
A2:Old school paper function machines for math. They really help kids SEE input and output and this xfers to code nicely
#edtechbridge
#Code
ohsoearly
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
@Heather_Histed
#3/4hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
:)
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
A1 First coding was TexasInstrument/ DOS, MI fight song on an Apple II E, nothing in HS, then C++, VB in college, now Java
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
A2 Scratch and its descendants seem to work well. Mindcraft is well received by Ss, and HTML & Web dev can be another path.
#EdTechBridge
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: Scratch has also been very good at teaching code as it taught me the basics of coding when I was in fourth grade.
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
agreed! Planning is important.
#EdTechBridge
allcancode
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: younger kids should start with a game using a visual programming language
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
Love the
#Spirograph
!
@8blahblahblah8
my aim is to create the
#robotic
version with students this year that can make
#art
!
#EdTechBridge
The_Picklet
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A1 morning. Have been learning using Codestudio. Using cs2 withyear7.Did
@hourofcode
last week. Enrolled in scratch.
#edtechbridge
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: Lego Mindstorms & First Lego League Program! Awesome ways 4 Ss to code, work together, and come up w/ engineering solution
#edtechbridge
nwhsbusiness
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: Scratch - easy to underestimate on first look but there is so much just below the surface
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: Here's a video I produced with
@Microsoft_EDU
to teach
#hourofcode
with the
#minecraft
@codeorg
activities
#edtechbridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: I found
@Codecademy
to be very good...
#EdTechBridge
#CSEdWeek
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
@theASIDEblog
We’re lucky there are so many quality tools out there!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: Started playing Code Combat last week - coding game. Great for beginners and vets:
https://t.co/jyiFgZUGhf
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
Q2. Codewars & Code fight are a lot of fun.
#EdTechBridge
BussoJohn
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A2: I also find that Scratch is a great program for putting together narratives with code.
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A1: Scratch and SNAP are good to, although I have some mixed feelings
https://t.co/2wQv3GaJsa
and
https://t.co/MzfWusYc9H
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
It has definitely given lots of variety and exposure
@Blobs94
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
CLMS_CTE
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A2 I have used Tynker in the past and Alice. Kids loved minecraft today (all 522 of them)
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A2 My experience has been in teaching Fortran, Java, and some JS. Only Fortran was for K-12.
#EdTEchBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
@participatelrn
My students have
@codecombat
@codecademy
@codeorg
and others as optional quests in class
#EdTechBridge
allisyn
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
RT
@mr_isaacs
: Q2:What EdTech tools are particularly good at teaching coding? Why?
#EdTechBridge
@allcancode
@codemonkeySTU
@tynker
#gbl
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
@Blobs94
A coworker of mine told me she uses
@ScratchJr
with her daughter. I'll definitely try it.
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A2: Scratch is good because you can use it with younger Ss and it can get pretty cool!
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
Someone want to explain to me what C++ is? Is it just a coding language like HTML?
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A2- Started kids a while ago with
@gotynker
@codeorg
now playing with
@SwiftLang
#EdTechBridge
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A2: loved the artist tutorial and frozen for coding and math
#edtechbridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
my kindergarten and first have loved
@PlayTheFoos
my 2-3 loved lightbot and beebot 4/5
@codeorg
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
@BussoJohn
Narratives are a great focus for coding!
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
A2: code academy, Scratch,robotics,
@OZOBOT
#EdTechBridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
I have a little bit of experience with lego EV3, but mostly building.
#EdTechBridge
CLMS_CTE
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
A2 also used
@codeacademy
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
@TeacherBeard
Oh how I miss my Apple II+ and the 300 Baud modem!
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
@participatelrn
yeah, Code Combat is fun!
#EdTechBridge
8blahblahblah8
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
Hello
#EdTechBridge
I will be lurking. Courtesy of
@timneedles
Psychadelic📸. I am not in a ClassRM this yr, yet. Enjoying
#HourOfCode
posts.
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
Some of our awesome community members created Collections about coding, like
@NVradenburg
:
https://t.co/R4z4z7wHgr
#EdTechBridge
#HourOfCode
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
C++ is more of a backend game dev / desktop software application language
@yung_plush
#EdTechBridge
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
A2: Using programs such as Twine can teach one some coding too
#EdTechBridge
CLMS_CTE
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
Piloting MS Computer Science course for middle school. Students have done well.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
@participatelrn
@NVradenburg
Awesome - need to check that out
#EdTechBridge
Jyoung1219
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
A2:
@gotynker
,
@kodable
for younger students,
@scratch
, and more.
#EdTechBridge
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
We've used a variety of coding websites and apps. One of our favorites is Pencil Code.
@pencilcoder
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/Ixt9ZLF7bC
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
my
#coding
unit includes offline and online coding
https://t.co/yCFUvNGayh
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Yes, computers are much less intimidating when you have to wait for them :)
#EdTechBridge
tkraz
Dec 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2 Honestly, I have been the app doing most of the teaching in class. Set them up and let them learn by doing.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
@theASIDEblog
@pencilcoder
Thanks for the reminder - I've heard a lot about pencil code and now need to remember to check out
#EdTechBridge
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2 I have used
#codecombat
#codemonkey
on
#Edmodo
#code
.org
#kodu
#touchdevelop
#choosetocode
#edtechbridge
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
.
@BlueAppaloosa
@participatelrn
another great choice!
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
@yung_plush
C++ is a programming language, HTML is not. HTML is a mark-up language, it specifies how things look
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
@EStianchi
I also thought Frozen coding would serve well in math but more so geometry in my opinion...a lil too much for k-4
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
@theASIDEblog
I’ve heard great things about
@pencilcoder
!
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
Rdene915
Dec 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
Hi, late from Pgh, I teach Spanish %
#STEAM
Hummingbirds A2
#minecraft
@scratch
@codeorg
@CodeAcademyCC
#hourofcode
rtbot_minecraft
Dec 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
Blobs94 How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
Draw, Jam, and Image
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/nOTTL6v38F
https://t.co/xYXFJtyyaF
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
@Rdene915
@scratch
@codeorg
@CodeAcademyCC
Welcome!
#EdTechBridge
Blobs94
Dec 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
I must DEPART!
#EdTechBridge
tkraz
Dec 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2 but would love to incorporate more tools to further develop their skills and continue the process. HS age
#edtechbridge
MrBrianBobbitt
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Anyone using Minecraft as part of Coding?
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Q3 coming up!
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Q3:What is the biggest challenge you have implementing coding into curriculum?
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
@TeacherBeard
Wait! Edmodo has programs that teach code?!
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Cathy, pK-5 ed tech specialist in NJ/NYC, finally home. Hooray for the
#HourOfCode
#CSEdWeek
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
I do! My students create
#redstone
creations and their own games in
#minecraft
. lots of command block stuff
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
Welcome :)
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Love
#coding
for the learning skills it teaches!
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Thanks
#HourOfCode
#ILikeTheEmoji
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
Hey, hello again!!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
Rdene915
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
A1 Yes, early 80s, html, Scratch,
#minecraft
thanks to
@GmSimNetwork
@hopscotch
got my
@BitsboxKids
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
I would be all over java coding for
#Minecraft
if i did't run a mac.
#appleproblems
#EdTechBridge
MrBrianBobbitt
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
I know nothing of Minecraft. I know kids love it. Any resources that can help to utilize in classroom?
#EdTechBridge
gotynker
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Try
@goTynker
#HourofCode
at
https://t.co/vZhCci7Avj
. Preview here
https://t.co/yLIVi6c2ph
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
lots of people use Minecraft. I don't tho, just doesn't fit well with what I teach
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
Are
@BitsboxKids
still shipping? haven't gotten mine :(
#bitsbox
#EdTechBridge
BussoJohn
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
A3: Working in a private school, the biggest problem for me by far has been lack of funding. Need tech resources!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
happy to chat any time!
#EdTechBridge
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
A3: Currently a lack of devices & access to devices. Hooray for lots of "offline" options from
@hourofcode
are out there.
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
check out this amazing video, giving up recess for
#code
https://t.co/T1wpc4L4h9
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
A2, some that S's have enjoyed are
#TYNKER
,
@scratch
is the favourite though
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/9SGfUNNIGZ
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
As
@katyamuses
might say, Q3 has entered the building
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
A3. Biggest challenge to implementing code is TIME. As Media Spec I've got to teach after school along w several other things.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
@gotynker
We have done some of the Tynker activities! Welcome to the chat :)
#EdTechBridge
Jyoung1219
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
That’s it! As an instructional coach, I always point to lifeskills
#coding
#HourOfCode
fosters.
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/xKE3HuMVCl
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Love
#coding
for the learning skills it teaches!
#EdTechBridge
rtbot_minecraft
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
Blobs94 How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs rtbot_minecraft
KendraFGrant
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
A3: integrating it meaningfully into curriculum, not a separate subject or one off activity
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
A3 A big question has been "I this relevant to me?"
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
Hello
@goTynker
! Love the new
#HourOfCode
look!
#CSEdWeek
#EdTechBridge
Jyoung1219
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@gotynker
Palo Alto Unified loves Tynker!
#EdTechBridge
CLMS_CTE
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
A3 biggest challenge is Time!
#EdTechBridge
nwhsbusiness
Dec 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
A3: attracting a diverse student population to coding is the biggest challenge (HS level)
#edtechbridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
@TeacherBeard
I totally forgot about
#kodu
That was great fun
@PaulVassak
helped me with that one
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3: Since coding isn't direcntly related to their subject a Ts could have issues seeing how to implement it in2 their lessons.
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3
#EdTechBridge
my biggest issue is kids giving up, not trying to problem solve on their own, luckily those have been few and far between
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
So much fun, the best answer for this would come fr our S's 😊
@MrBrianBobbitt
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A2.1 This is one reason I like incorporating computer use into other courses and not only as a separate topic.
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3 In
#art
&
#media
dept I find colleagues question
#coding
& there's no PD support so I need to look elsewhere & experiment!
#EdTechBridge
Heather_Histed
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
Working it into a busy schedule where another curriculum is strictly followed. 1st year w/ FOSS.
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/7iy9A53l3e
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Q3:What is the biggest challenge you have implementing coding into curriculum?
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
Have people checked out the
@brainpop
#gameup
coding section?
https://t.co/tskJaixISu
\
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
Have people checked out the
@brainpop
#gameup
coding section?
https://t.co/X2Iii5fW5h
\
#EdTechBridge
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
Here is the website we set up w/ resources including "Appy Coding" suggestions :)
#EdTechBridge
#HourOfCode
https://t.co/QAYNbgjmhS
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3: integrating it into existing curriculum to kill 2 birds w/1 stone and not get in trouble w/admin
#edtechbridge
tkraz
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3 Fitting the courses into the crowded (over)scheduled HS student's load.
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
@Jyoung1219
me too lol :)
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3: teaching students to debug. the just write it and assume it'll work, and have no framework when it doesn't
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3. I'm a history teacher so I doubt there will be struggle incorporating coding itno my curriculum, as long as it's a PBL one
#EdTechBridge
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A2
#Scratch
,
#LabVIEW
,
#RobotC
, unplugged activities
https://t.co/TAIjSDOKlv
#sphero
#makeymakey
#javascript
Christmas card
#edtechbridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
I made a mini game map in
#Minecraft
! i have the file but can't attach it to the message. Email me at rafts.smgould@gmail.com
#EdTechBridge
CLMS_CTE
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3 And getting core teachers to understand why students need to learn this.
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3 Helping teachers let them explore and find relevance
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
@Qwertynaut9
I need to see it :)
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
yes, student buy-in can be a bit challenge too.
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3. I feel like it would also be difficult to differentiate instruction with coding!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3: Time is always an obstacle of sorts. I am fortunate as it fits in with my curriculum
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3: challenge is techerbuy-in & how to integrate instead of seeing as an 'add on'.
#EdTechBridge
The_Picklet
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3 lack of T PD and time to develop these skills. Also waiting for new syllabus
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3. 2nd biggest challenge to implement code is T Prof. Development. Can't teach what they don't understand. Need to help Ts.
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
@KendraFGrant
That sounds like a huge challenge, but so important—tech is stickier when its a means to an end
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
A3- As much as this is a plus++ for us, S's keep extending their projects and tasks
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
MrBrianBobbitt
Dec 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
Any idea on startup cost for Minecraft?
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
@timneedles
that's interesting! I came out of digital art/media, so coding was a big thing there.
#EdTechBridge
DennisDill
Dec 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
my kids were rocking the
#HourOfCode
today ... Eyes opened to new possibilities
https://t.co/tZlRlLbHW3
rtbot_minecraft
Dec 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
Blobs94 How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs rtbot_minecraft rtbot_minecraft
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
Q4 coming up!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
check out
https://t.co/mWlPmSd7oa
for the best pricing option - half price per license plus cost of the mod
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
I got my 25 licenses for about $350 i think
#EdTechBridge
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
There should absolutely be a session on
#coding
during prof development!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/XIPNrFe04D
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3. 2nd biggest challenge to implement code is T Prof. Development. Can't teach what they don't understand. Need to help Ts.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
Q4:If you’ve participated in HOC in the past, what has worked best?
#EdTechBridge
NoodleMarkets
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
A3: We hear that many schools struggle with lack of coding teachers. Also that scaffolded tools like
@globaloria
address this.
#EdTechBridge
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
A big challenge is convincing others it is not that hard to incorporate. Some success this week w/ a few teachers to try.
#EdTechBridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
minecraft is $26 last time i checked. (that was your question, right?)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
@PledgeCents
I offer
#coding
PD courses in our district. Teachers definitely enjoy it when they take the course
#EdTechBridge
DennisDill
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
depends on the class ... I use it in Ancient World History
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
@EdtechClassroom
@hourofcode
I need more MacBooks for our
@SwiftLang
initiatives
#edtechbridge
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
A4.
#EdTechBridge
chasing
@SpheroEdu
& Ss created their own competition for directing it. Awesome!
https://t.co/3thWHVCZEk
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
A3: Ts need to see how relevant & get proper PD!
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
A4
https://t.co/6Zyl8bj1B7
works great but I like how ss work collaboratively in
@BitsboxKids
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
It's just getting the to "buy in" and try it! That's awesome that you were able to do that!
#edtechbridge
karistubbs
Dec 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
Thanks so much for the convo 2nite! I'm off to my holiday book club party! Happy
#hourofcode
week to all of YOU!
#edtechbridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
A1:
#slowchat
I'm always trying to learn to code.
@edxonline
#cs50
@coursera
#LearntoMod
plus I've done EVERY
#HourOfCode
;)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
A4: I had my 7th grade students do the
#hourofcode
#minecraft
activities on
@codeorg
while I was out on monday - worked great!
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
in the past we did 1 hr special program, this year we are doing it throughout the month of Dec during media, less stress
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 7:32 PM EST
@rantoine2
@hourofcode
@SwiftLang
Access to efficient and effective devices is one of the greatest hurdles in
#edtech
#EdTechBridge
allisyn
Dec 9 @ 7:32 PM EST
features
@gotynker
,
@codemonkeystu
,
@allcancode
@google
blockly,
@academyofturtle
...
#hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/CWAwFLc2Vq
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
Have people checked out the
@brainpop
#gameup
coding section?
https://t.co/X2Iii5fW5h
\
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:32 PM EST
@Ed_Tech_Times
We have had success targeting learning that need help with organization & coding helps
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:32 PM EST
I've had the please to help teachers get started with HOC and the teachers are hesitant but the Students are VERY ENGAGED
#EdTechBridge
CLMS_CTE
Dec 9 @ 7:32 PM EST
A4-Did entire school HOC today. Every teacher, admin, counselor, and student participated! Thrilled
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:32 PM EST
Funny!
@BlueAppaloosa
as an artist I see obvious connections between
#art
#media
&
#coding
but some teachers disagree!
#EdTechBridge
rtbot_minecraft
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
Blobs94 How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs rtbot_minecraft rtbot_minecraft rtbot_minecraft
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
A3 For Training
https://t.co/z2WsWTmf8p
offers free PD on their site, I went to 3 as an affiliate
@raspberryberet3
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
a4 another thing that worked better, doing offline activities first to introduce ideas, physically moving, drawing it out
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
Kids on Scratch Jr. today were coding and writing stories in no time. They just learned the app, too.
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
I've been learning how to code for the past 40+ years. There is always new and interesting stuff!
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@brainpop
That sounds cool
#EdTechBridge
nwhsbusiness
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4: jumping into HoC with
@codecademy
gives a ton of room for Ss to grow
#edtechbridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4: The
#HourOfCode
site is good. We've also used apps and have watched YouTube videos. Also... Legos.
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
Yes! THis is how I ontrod it too! Had ss try to "move me" around room! fun
https://t.co/W7YAm4J5Fx
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
a4 another thing that worked better, doing offline activities first to introduce ideas, physically moving, drawing it out
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
How do you introduce a website like
https://t.co/P8e7O50R7o
to Ss who have never coded before?
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@Heather_Histed
Ts need to see examples of how Ss solved a problem; brainstorm curriculum connections together 1/2
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
Great way to aggregate data in very little time. Love this!
#formativechat
#EdTechBridge
.
@awjames1908
@PaulJMazur
https://t.co/JsTv3G3aii
cultofpedagogy
Dec 5 @ 12:45 PM EST
How I Make Quizzes Work Harder
https://t.co/jhGlo79cR3
#edchat
#mschat
#EDthink
#satchat
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@timneedles
@BlueAppaloosa
Would love to hear how one might integrate coding and the arts!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
I used to not like hour of code because it taught the nature of coding (commands, values, etc.) rather than actual code.
#EdTechBridge
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
showing up SO late. But ❤️ my
#EdTechBridge
peeps!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@keith_guarino
is in the house! Welcome, friend!
#EdTechBridge
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@MomOfAllCapes
Legos! Yes! From building and designing to Lego robotics!
#edtechbridge
#legos
#firstlegoleague
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@mzgrz
I had one Student tell me to code him out the door!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
Hey,
@OChemJulie
Always wonderful to see you!
#EdTechBridge
Tisa_dpbe
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
#gadget
https://t.co/uhWO6k9ZfR
mr_isaacs danvkoch Sphero I want to hear more too
#edtechbridge
I have the regular and the BB-8 but don’t …
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@Penchevable
I do a lot of "unplugged" activities when I teach beginning programming. works well.
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@OChemJulie
Hi, Julia! Better late than never!
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@Heather_Histed
what are big ideas in curriculum & what is related driving Q that leads to coding?
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
A4-
#HourOfCode
makes it easier 4 1's who have never explored
#coding
&spread&expand their thinking&application
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
@keith_guarino
come join us for real :)
https://t.co/DstCxOuUwO
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
A2:
@goTynker
@BitsboxKids
#GoogleCSFirst
@lightbotcom
@PlayTheFoos
@madewithcode
@hopscotch
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
@PledgeCents
Put website on the bd & told them to pick 1 activity.
@codeorg
really does a great job w
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
rtbot_minecraft
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
Blobs94 How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs rtbot_minecraft rtbot_minecraft rtbot_minecraf…
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
@mikewatanabe
Movie and image processing and creation come immediately to mind.
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
A4. I first spearheaded HOC this week with 1-4 grade students! I liked Minecraft best because the boxes on the ground helped
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
@1925MP
The activities are great and really so wonderfully self paced - we just need teachers to realize they can do it :)
#EdTechBridge
gotynker
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
The last 3 days of
#HourofCode
week have been incredible! It's always a pleasure to see kids
#code
.
https://t.co/REOtLx3sDt
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
@mr_isaacs
Hello all Keith from NJ here!!
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A4. They allowed students to count to understand what further commands they needed to use
#EdTechBridge
The_Picklet
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A3 part 2. I teach tech mandatory. S follow a design process. Units in textiles, timber, now code. how to mark is hard
#EdTechBridge
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A4: definitely agree with
@MomOfAllCapes
.
#HourOfCode
site is a good place to start
https://t.co/4isn2eWJ9Z
#edtechbridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A3: Ts understanding that coding skills carry over into other subject areas
#EdTechBridge
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
just hired my first employee! So pumped. She will translate my pedagogy into code.
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A5 Plenty of support and allowing Ss to support each other and using the 4 Cs
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
@Penchevable
@mzgrz
that's great! repeat 4 {step forward} turn right repeat 2 {step forward}
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A3: Ts seeing that coding can work with every subject area
#EdTechBridge
ohsoearly
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
@mzgrz
nice! role playing a robot/computer - and others fear being replaced by a computer :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
@OChemJulie
congrats!!!
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
Q5 coming up!
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A4 I turned our HOC into an event with special guests, music, competitions
https://t.co/p6fIEBm8Wq
#EdTechBridge
#mieexpert
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
@mikewatanabe
3D modeling is also hot right now.
https://t.co/T9Edu0W7zK
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A3: Shifting the mindset from something they hafta do to something they do because they see the value
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
I just got mine today! :)
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
@TeacherBeard
AWESOME!!!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
Q5:In a perfect world, what would coding education look like?
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
do you participate now?
https://t.co/KhoBMAwLyL
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
I used to not like hour of code because it taught the nature of coding (commands, values, etc.) rather than actual code.
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
Working on creating & coding an
#art
based
#app
& writing code to control
#drawing
#doodlebots
#EdTechBridge
@mikewatanabe
@BlueAppaloosa
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
@OChemJulie
@mr_isaacs
#21stCenturyteaching
#cultureshift
#
#EdTechBridge
ohsoearly
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@Penchevable
@mzgrz
floor tiles are good for something!
#EdTechBridge
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
We heard so many students say this week, "We can make our own games." It was coding to our ears!
#EdTechBridge
#HourOfCode
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
@keith_guarino
yep - chat going on right now :) 7pm to 8pm ET Wednesdays
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
@mikewatanabe
@timneedles
check out The Nature of Code as a starting point
https://t.co/oP9cnmX7ZI
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
I agree, once hooked it is hard to not have it integrated in our daily lessons, S's find a way to
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
A5 it would be student led making apps for deeper learning of core subjects
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
@EdtechClassroom
Legos always Rock😎
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
#EdTechBridge
my fourth graders said yea know this is math but it's ok it's fun!
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
It can even be fun!
#EdTechBridge
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
So u modeled briefly & then let them get 2 it?That does seem like the best way 2 learn..through doing!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IJUPXueI7T
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
@PledgeCents
Put website on the bd & told them to pick 1 activity.
@codeorg
really does a great job w
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
@keith_guarino
hah - i see that your question was in response to
@Qwertynaut9
#EdTechBridge
nwhsbusiness
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
Q5: Coding/Computer Science as a grad requirement = perfect world
#edtechbridge
allcancode
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
A5: In an ideal world coding education should be blended with all subjects!
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
A3 Finding time, best choices for Ss depending on level, content, having resources avail, all Ts seeing relevance
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
A4: Happy to say that
@codeorg
has been trouble free all week!
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A4: In the past, best to approach the week with a back up plan
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
a5 in a perfect world Ss would integrate coding into all subj, saw Ss code habitats from science using Scratch
#amazing
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A5. 1:1 and small group projects, project based learning and portfolio building K-12 language requirement.
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A5. I feel like I don't understand the concept of coding enough to known how it would be in a perfect world
#EdTechBridge
BussoJohn
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A5: It would be incorporated into all subjects, in meaningful and contextually relevant ways.
#EdTechBridge
The_Picklet
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A4. I had an open lunchtime for S that wanted to try. set up extra accounts using a1 a2 etc. Edited real name after.
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
@mzgrz
That DOES sound perfect!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A5 It wouldn't be coding education, but computer science education.
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
@PledgeCents
Almost no modeling. 1st is easy. Started asking friend when it got hard. Stayed nearby to prevent upset.
#EdTechBridge
codesparkceo
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
- Start in Kinder with concepts. Incorporate into several other subjects. Real code by 4th grade. Apps by 8th
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A5: I think intro to coding and then authentic application to solve real problems and integrate with all subject areas ideal
#EdTechBridge
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
@PledgeCents
I feel like I cheated on you. :) used GoFundMe yesterday. But, reached our goal in 4 hrs.
https://t.co/5Dx8P1cSbn
#edtechbridge
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
In a perfect world, it would be an organic, and natural part of learning.
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5.1 Include how desperate computing systems come together into a whole product.
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
hey
@iwearthecrowns
😊
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5 I think
#coding
is most effective when paired w/ cross-curricular subjects in project-based learning type scenarios
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5 Integrated into real world problem solving- coding apps that solve the world’s biggest problems and change the world
#EdTechBridge
Chris_Lee_TDSB
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5: Like STEM, coding should not be an hour, a class, or an after school group... needs and used as a vehicle to reach an end
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
@OChemJulie
@PledgeCents
Wow! That's awesome. Congrats! What was that level of funding for?
#EdTechBridge
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5: Students learning coding basics along with sequencing, starting in kindergarten
#edtechbridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5: I disagree. Not everyone is computer-savvy, just like not everyone is sports savvy.
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
I was talking more about the Ts, than Ss. If mandated, would the Ts despise it?
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5.2 Include networking communications privacy and security.
#EdTechBridge
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
@Media_Barber
thanks for sharing your experience! Seems like
@codeorg
is a great place for Ts to start!
#edtechbridge
uniquelyphilly
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
is trending on Twitter in
#philly
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
Love
@iTunesU
for great courses and resources for coding
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5. Ideal world: Coding is option for proj assign, like anything else. May req code to access some learning. Fully integrated.
#EdTechBridge
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5 integrated w/ other subjects bit by bit starting Kindergarten then being offered as full class to develop skilled coders
#edtechbridge
cvarsalona
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
@timneedles
@mikewatanabe
@BlueAppaloosa
Can't wait to see that Tim.
#drawing
#doodlebots
#EdTechBridge
@mikewatanabe
@BlueAppaloosa
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
@mikewatanabe
ALOOOHA! Is Tim your brother?
#edtechbridge
;)
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5 I think it would look like a very S driven curriculum where they ask questions and a T can truly just be a facilitator
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5: want to see computer science in schools & more open ended curriculum that allows integration of subjects
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5. FLUID curriculum that builds from Kindergarten through graduation is key in stickiness...
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
Agreed
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/2Tn3yKBT0Q
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A5: I think intro to coding and then authentic application to solve real problems and integrate with all subject areas ideal
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5.3 An intro class to establish common foundations, but pursue more detail through other depts and courses.
#EdTechBridge
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@PledgeCents
needed to raise outside $ for a $25k (!) match from Michigan. Got it done.
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5: I would love to see basic computer/tech/coding taught in K-12 as a basic skill, but know it's pretty packed already
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
I share it through googleclassroom, an opportunity to explore fr home, leave them2bring ideas how2use in learning
@PledgeCents
#EdTechBridge
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
A5Using & understanding tech as tools and not necessarily as toys would start in K and build just like Math, & other subjects
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
A5: need to start w/ big ideas & a related driving/essential Q. What problem can they solve or educate others?
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
A5. available to all kids not just Gifted and Talented programs...
#EdTechBridge
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
A5.2: Also would be be cool if coding were treated like other spoken/written languages
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
A5.4 Stress creativity and design as an important intrinsic part of the process.
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
Offer our Ss the opportunity to do and learn something that they R truly passionate about!
@DavisWelcome
#formativechat
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
A5: a
#growthmindset
is important when it comes to coding & CS
#EdTechBridge
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
@1925MP
that's another interesting approach! Thanks for sharing it!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
YES! everything coded should have practical value - can't be seen as just hacking away
#EdTechBridge
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
@Ed_Tech_Times
@mr_isaacs
yes, exactly! Workin together to build games based on my teaching methods. Break into pieces.
#edtechbridge
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
@participatelrn
totally agree!
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
A5 Intro, time to work indep, problem solve,
#pbl
give Ss options for creating,
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
Q5: Start with unplugged activities, like coding dances ala
@TeachingJake
, and proceeding from there
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
rtbot_minecraft
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
RT rtbot_minecraft: Blobs94 How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs rtbot_minecraft rtbot_mine…
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
Funny how we all seem to agree on the same perfect world
#coding
#edu
scenario yet in public schools it seems bit out of reach
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
and
#grit
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/NRjgLdWxuH
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
A5: a
#growthmindset
is important when it comes to coding & CS
#EdTechBridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
a5:Perfect world=brain scans to find areas where person is naturally skilled and have interest, they are educated likewise.
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
They are awesome, haven't got to use in class with kids though
@Tisa_dpbe
@AmazonUK
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
Probably your classroom
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/CWCRiKrB3b
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
Q5:In a perfect world, what would coding education look like?
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
@timneedles
sounds neat!
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
Find they come up with more interesting and creative ways at time
@PledgeCents
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
A5: like any tech, can't code for coding sake; what is purpose & goal?
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
@keith_guarino
Thanks!
#EdTechBridge
The_Picklet
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
A5. This I'm trying to work out as I learn how to code. Does it depend on age , shouldn't it be built upon thru all years.
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
Hopefully not - but get them involved in the early stages of the planning rather than dictating to them.
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
I see an hour of code growing into a day of code and so on
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
Our history trading card game made a simple challenge - code a royal crown to trade. Kids choose the app/results priceless.
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
Q6 coming up!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
TTMobile_us
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
is now trending in USA, ranking 49
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
Q6:Will you participate in Hour of Code? Share what you will do.
#EdTechBridge
CodeMonkeySTU
Dec 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
@timneedles
Here schools use
@CodeMonkeySTU
to create games for social causes in a social games competition by
@G4C
& NYC DOE
#edtechbridge
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
@keith_guarino
@mr_isaacs
still remember learning BASIC in middle school in early 70s on a teletype. What happened to that?
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
That and patience!!!!
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/RETlVL4wIK
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
A5: a
#growthmindset
is important when it comes to coding & CS
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
@OChemJulie
@keith_guarino
very fond memories for me too!
#EdTechBridge
DennisDill
Dec 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
@CLMS_CTE
It would be easier if there we things that were curriculum related ... maybe a way to create content based game.
#edtechbridge
Heather_Histed
Dec 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
definitely will! Getting lots of great ideas from
#edtechbridge
tonight.
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@keith_guarino
it was the beginning of the Internet. So cool.
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
A6: goal is to get all of my 4 schools onboard w/ coding!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
@CodeMonkeySTU
@timneedles
@G4C
I knew of the competition but didn't know
#CodeMonkeyStu
was a platform used.
#awesome
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
So true
@raspberryberet3
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
@Qwertynaut9
This kindof runs counter to the concept of plasticity - our brain adapts as we learn.
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
Enough dreaming about a perfect world! What are you doing for Hour of Code?
#Q6
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
Q6. Already did! However, I do it again Friday and I want to encourage students to play at home too!
#flippedclassroomornah
?
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
A6. I use that time for exploration that has been on the back burner
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
Tisa_dpbe
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
#gadget
https://t.co/uhWO6k9ZfR
#gadget
https://t.co/uhWO6k9ZfR
mr_isaacs danvkoch Sphero I want to hear more too
#edtechbridge
I have th…
CodeMonkeySTU
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
In my personal experience
#coding
above all is a collaborative exploration experience. This is how I would ideally teach it!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
A6: Yes - but I have the activities sprinkled throughout my quest based learning environment. We do celebrate
#CSEdWeek
though
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
The younger the better the sooner the better they already have an abundance of technology
https://t.co/vzGKHCVCor
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A5: Students learning coding basics along with sequencing, starting in kindergarten
#edtechbridge
nwhsbusiness
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
A6: Have completed the
#hourofcode
, will follow up with "Code Fridays" or the like
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
A6 we are using
@codeorg
@BitsboxKids
and ending the week with
@gotynker
ChrisQuinn64
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
@raspberryberet3
This question should be at the heart of all we do...tech related or not.
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
@keith_guarino
And if the subject is psych or AI, the app can be deep learning (neural networks).
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
Sound terrific
@CodeMonkeySTU
love
#coding
&
#creating
for a social purpose
@G4C
that's great!
#EdTechBridge
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
A6: Yes! My class of 4th graders did today and they did so well!
#hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
@nogginfuel
awesome! I need to remember to devote at least an hour myself! sounds like time to work on
@learntomod
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
A6 they would code all day If I let them! They did it at recess!
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
Q6: did whl class ex thn let Ss pk indv or prtnr work frm listed tutorials Ss who struggle w/hw came in saying they cded @ hme
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
@OChemJulie
@keith_guarino
@mr_isaacs
early 80s for me ... If "A' than goto line 330 saved to an audio cassette.
#edtechbridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
A6 No, not out of dislike but out of knowledge of more personally liked options (alice, gms, khan academy) Personal preference
#EdTechBridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
Totally & utterly agree!!
#EdTechBridge
:)
https://t.co/2Uh6ZfEHrs
ChrisQuinn64
Dec 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
@raspberryberet3
This question should be at the heart of all we do...tech related or not.
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
@MomOfAllCapes
#EdTechBridge
I agree consistency is the key from K to 12 and beyond
https://t.co/tNmqGHVysU
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5. FLUID curriculum that builds from Kindergarten through graduation is key in stickiness...
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@LearnToMod
indeed
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
a7 we will be continuing to
#code
all year, Ss are loving this
Rdene915
Dec 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
A6 Will use
@BitsboxKids
and some
@codeorg
resources, talked abt and will do tomorrow & Fri.
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
A5: Loved the work on teaching coding by
@wgrantsmith
at the
@EdSurge
DILAs
@mr_isaacs
@keith_guarino
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/D5uCBbI8Bs
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
A6 I have done
#Minecraft
this year and we are coding a small beta board the rest of the week with
#digigirlz
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
@raspberryberet3
But sometimes you do push the bounds for the sake of showing or learning what is possible.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
Don't forget the fun possibilities around things like writing macros in World of WarCraft for
#hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
codesparkceo
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
gotta run! Awesome event
#EdTechBridge
! You rock...
https://t.co/HGvMoV9q4i
DennisDill
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
I sacrificed student oral presentations for them to have
#HourOfCode
... they didn't complain.
#edtechbridge
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
Definitely! That's a goal in & of itself :)
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/F8TEb9sip5
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
@raspberryberet3
But sometimes you do push the bounds for the sake of showing or learning what is possible.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
Have any of you checked out
@littlebits
#minecraft
mod
#bitcraft
- merge the physical computing and virtual worlds!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
@codesparkceo
Thanks for joining us! Have fun if you are still in
#NYC
#EdTechBridge
specialtechie
Dec 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
Tonight I was a learner. Great ideas!
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
Thanks everyone!
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
@wgrantsmith
@EdSurge
@mr_isaacs
@keith_guarino
come join us! At
#EdTechBridge
ChrisQuinn64
Dec 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@1925MP
You're convincing and motivating me to learn!
#EdTechBridge
PlayTheFoos
Dec 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
A6: We put up HoC curriculum and an activity challenge for kids to code w/ The Foos.
https://t.co/Y6Y6fgOi6v
#edtechbridge
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
Q6: will follow up with
#techietuesdays
made each day a theme, so excited to start in Jan!
#edtechbridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
@codeorg
#frozen
game has been a huge draw! The boys start it as a joke, then get hooked and have to finish!
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
#HourOfCode
@symbaloo
https://t.co/YAsv2pXgqa
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
#HourOfCode
@symbaloo
https://t.co/fpL0rCGo7t
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
I love this! Stealing!
https://t.co/8UkUjl1MeK
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
Q6: will follow up with
#techietuesdays
made each day a theme, so excited to start in Jan!
#edtechbridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
Gotta fly. Thanks for the wonderful insight!
#EdTechBridge
. (Remember, email me at rafts.smgould@gmail.com for the mini game map)
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
to quote As
@mr_isaacs
would say don't just play a game make a game coding is essential in this day and age
@kispypniko
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
A6 A bit disappointed - volunteered through
https://t.co/N0zE5LNJXo
, no takers :(
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
A6. Day 4 for us!
@codeorg
,
@PlayTheFoos
,
#Lego
& other apps... Actually every is
#HourOfCode
for us
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/SKuWhREnSL
theASIDEblog
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
Computational thinking, problem-solving, storytelling, if this...then that - Sounds like coding and learning to us.
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
If we keep reaching and stretching we will eventually get there
@timneedles
https://t.co/7W569P0LQc
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
Funny how we all seem to agree on the same perfect world
#coding
#edu
scenario yet in public schools it seems bit out of reach
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
A6: If I can I will, but I popped by a class that was talking about Hour of Code & Ss were focused & couldnt stop asking Qs
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
@keith_guarino
@kispypniko
actually
@potus
himself said that :)
https://t.co/UjOCVYnxpm
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
The feel comes when S's get all excited&rtelling us things, so I think trying becomes must on my end
@ChrisQuinn64
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
Q7 - final question - coming up!
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
Q7:What are your plans for continuing
#BeyondHourofCode
#EdTechBridge
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
@PennyRayhill
is working on this at an elementary & would love support
#EdTechBridge
The_Picklet
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
Have to go now. PD day. Going to flipped learning in a few min.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
A7: This is actually the question I was waiting for all night :) big fan of
#beyondhourofcode
#EdTechBridge
Qwertynaut9
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
@Qwertynaut9
#EdTechBridge
sorry: rafas.smgould, not rafts, lol
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@littlebits
is SO COOL and I am trying to get my nephew into it! wish i had it when I was a kid
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
Q7: Make EVERY HOUR
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
A7: My students will be creating games in
#GameMaker
@yoyogames
,
#minecraft
, and for
#20PercentTuesday
using other tools
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
That could change completely if you ask them to create a presentation on Coding
@Qwertynaut9
@DennisDill
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
@Ed_Tech_Times
@littlebits
for sure!
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
#beyondhourofcode
A7 my ss will def code more.
@codeorg
curriculum and more
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
Start with the end in mind what do you want to accomplish make your goal attainable
#EdTechBridge
@raspberryberet3
https://t.co/YCEqq4nYBX
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
A5: like any tech, can't code for coding sake; what is purpose & goal?
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
#edtechbridge
I have student led clubs and several are taking in code and robots, I'm also doing an after school class and maybe summer sch
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A7: so many great opportunities to go
#beyondhourofcode
- give kids choice in learning pathway and make coding a choice!
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6 Have guest
#coders
coming to speak to class & students working on
#minecraft
&
#art
for
#hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/BuDZ5BTSIX
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A7: continuing to learn how to code; brainstorming cross curricular ideas/projects.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
@keith_guarino
@raspberryberet3
sounds like some
#designthinking
talk going on over there :)
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A7. Now that we've set actual time aside I think we will keep that in the schedule. Hardest part is initially finding time.
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A7 Continue developing engaging
#OER
, share information, provide PD.
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A7. I want to find ways to have students interpret the written code that is developed from HOC so I can use them next year!
#edtechbridge
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
What should I include in my webinar on "Beyond the Hour of Code"
https://t.co/G7XyvWLHgu
#edtechbridge
tomorrow register for free
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A7 Learn along with Ss with 2
@iTunesU
courses and
@SwiftLang
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A7: Continue to embrace opportunities to learn with the kids - let them see you learning to code!
#EdTechBridge
Penchevable
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
#edtechbridge
our math classes will be using
#code
to expand learning
raspberryberet3
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
Great
#EdTechBridge
chat tonight!! Committed to coding & CS in schools!!
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
@OChemJulie
my how far we have come😏
rantoine2
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
Love when you can let them learn with experts
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/mt0qKKBKxf
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6 Have guest
#coders
coming to speak to class & students working on
#minecraft
&
#art
for
#hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/BuDZ5BTSIX
nwhsbusiness
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A7: getting CS out of the classroom and into the community, that would be a successful
#BeyondHourofCode
#edtechbridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A7:
@codeorg
curriculum, figuring out projects so kids can apply their coding skills
#BeyondtheHour
#MorethanPuzzles
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
@TeacherBeard
tomorrow? Awesome - so many great possibilities for
#beyondhourofcode
#EdTechBridge
LeeAraoz
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
Coding with
@codeorg
ROCKS! My 6th graders were completely engaged & immersed in
#HourOfCode
#CSEdWeek
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A7. My kids' school website has "extra homework" sites parents can visit. That's a great way to enforce
#BeyondHourOfCode
.
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A7: Have kids solve problems with their coding skills
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
Hello Msdos
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/jxiCaXyFTh
OChemJulie
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@keith_guarino
it was the beginning of the Internet. So cool.
#EdTechBridge
Ed_Tech_Times
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
A7 is definately looking for resources for Ts to get into coding because if we get Ts interested Ss will follow!
#EdTechBridge
#ViceVersa
Chris_Lee_TDSB
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
A7: Explore
@arduino
kits, as they utilize similar HoC format; and Lego robotics to solve student generated problems
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
A7- after showing many different ways, leaving it open for S's to come up with ideas supports their interest and learning
#EdTechBridge
rtbot_minecraft
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
RT rtbot_minecraft: RT rtbot_minecraft: Blobs94 How did you like it? you can code in
#minecraft
with Java :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs rtbot_…
specialtechie
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
Join us tomorrow for
#edmodochat
Edmodo apps &
#hourofcode
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/5tShxBwAiA
iwearthecrowns
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
A7: Include physical computing, create mobile apps, make robots
#EdTechBridge
Glennr1809
Dec 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@BitsboxKids
got mine a few days back. Gave them to
@kjarrett
#EdTechBridge
PlayTheFoos
Dec 9 @ 7:58 PM EST
A7: Having The Foos teach more coding concepts in a fun way!
#beyondhourofcode
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Dec 9 @ 7:58 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
#hourofcode
yes please
@EStianchi
https://t.co/WmMMDgS3CW
EStianchi
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
@mzgrz
have a tech theme everyday. Can share if u want
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:58 PM EST
@Glennr1809
@BitsboxKids
@kjarrett
Hey buddy!
#EdTechBridge
yung_plush
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
Thatks everyone for a very coding informative chat!
#EdTechBridge
charlatanFT
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
is now trending topic in United States. Discover why with Charlatan for Twitter.
https://t.co/wDPgqaPw4G
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
@PlayTheFoos
Foos Studio lends so well to
#beyondhourofcode
#EdTechBridge
gotynker
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
gotta run! But do try our new multi-player game Code Conquest at
https://t.co/Ug9YiKBBhH
https://t.co/dMxDSKNfQr
timneedles
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
A7 I have a vision of where I'd like to lead students beyond the
#hourofcode
but it will be a learning process for all of us!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
A7: Give kids coding quests / challenges to solve real world problems as part of
#beyondhourofcode
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
When V do this, it makes a huge impact how S's embrace their learning. FilledWithExcitement
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/1NxlM7JBy0
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A7: Continue to embrace opportunities to learn with the kids - let them see you learning to code!
#EdTechBridge
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
This is my plan as well!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/MuAxoUs4tl
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
A7: Give kids coding quests / challenges to solve real world problems as part of
#beyondhourofcode
#EdTechBridge
PledgeCents
Dec 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
Thanks for the great chat tonight,
#edtechbridge
! Lots of great info was shared about
#codingforkids
! Happy
#HourOfCode
week :)
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
@gotynker
Thanks! This looks great!!!
#beyondhourofcode
#gdwams
@gdwams
@Blobs94
@Qwertynaut9
#EdTechBridge
MomOfAllCapes
Dec 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
I agree!
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/cbWNRSPqZS
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
@PlayTheFoos
Foos Studio lends so well to
#beyondhourofcode
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
Thanks everyone for another great chat. Go forth and code!
#EdTechBridge
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
A7: Keep discovering coding resources - defintely love the idea of applying real-world scenarios to code
#edtechbridge
#beyondhourofcode
Heather_Histed
Dec 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
My first
#EdTechBridge
was quite the success. Thanks to everyone who reached out! Slowly growing my
#pln
:)
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
weRdoing it by grade level&we will offer it it in some HRs I believe we will go a bit over an hour😎
https://t.co/9YUE7GRZzP
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 7:47 PM EST
Enough dreaming about a perfect world! What are you doing for Hour of Code?
#Q6
#edtechbridge
#hourofcode
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
True and Creating the problems&sharing works well for many too
@iwearthecrowns
#EdTechBridge
ChrisQuinn64
Dec 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
Thanks to all of you who are (or are becoming) coding experts! I have SO much to learn!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
Special thanks to
@mikewatanabe
for being an awesome co-moderator and to
@goTynker
@PlayTheFoos
@allcancode
@CodeMonkeySTU
#EdTechBridge
Chris_Lee_TDSB
Dec 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Thank you for awesome thinking questions! Learned lots! Thanks everyone for the insightful responses!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
@Chris_Lee_TDSB
Thanks and special thanks go to
@allisyn
for setting up the questions and connecting with some great experts!
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
@participatelrn
Data mining and privacy example
https://t.co/WqtpYbFgM5
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
Have an awesome rest of
#csedweek
#hourofcode
and
#beyondhourofcode
#EdTechBridge
keith_guarino
Dec 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
#EdTechBridge
@mr_isaacs
as always you rock the house have a great night everybody
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
Thanks for all your help,
@mr_isaacs
! Also thanks to
@codesparkceo
@gotynker
@allcancode
@CodeMonkeySTU
@brainpop
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
DerrickKeson52
Dec 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
A7: Include physical computing, create mobile apps, make robots
#EdTechBridge
g0
https://t.co/2yHXNqXT1Y
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
@keith_guarino
Thanks, Keith. Have a great night too!
#EdTechBridge
mikewatanabe
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
Thanks for joining us for the
#HourOfCode
#EdTechBridge
chat! I sure learned a lot; hope you did too!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
@mikewatanabe
@codesparkceo
@gotynker
@allcancode
@CodeMonkeySTU
@brainpop
you're a natural :)
#EdTechBridge
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
Big thanks
@mr_isaacs
for the great chat! See every resource shared during this evening’s
#edtechbridge
chat here!
https://t.co/WZG4sdc5Hd
TeacherBeard
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
A7 Text base
#Java
for our
#FRC
&
#FTC
#omgrobots
#edtechbridge
Jyoung1219
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas
#EdTechBridge
for
#HourOfCode
! Thanks
@mr_isaacs
for the reminder earlier.
AlexVKluge
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
@participatelrn
Intro WebGL & 3D graphics
https://t.co/dfvFmjgpAw
#EdTechBridge
dr_costello
Dec 9 @ 8:04 PM EST
I'm a board consultant studying math, literacy & digital literacies in/out school. I hope 2 chat in future
#following
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 8:04 PM EST
Thank you everyone for a great chat
#EdTechBridge
@mr_isaacs
cvarsalona
Dec 9 @ 8:05 PM EST
Thanks
@mr_isaacs
for
#EdTechBridge
omgrobots_rt
Dec 9 @ 8:06 PM EST
RT TeacherBeard: A7 Text base
#Java
for our
#FRC
&
#FTC
#omgrobots
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 8:06 PM EST
There would be lots to learn from you David
@dr_costello
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Dec 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
@1925MP
@Qwertynaut9
time is an issue ... I teach Ancient World History ... studying Democracy in Ancient Greece.
#edtechbridge
EdtechClassroom
Dec 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
What to do between
#edtechbridge
and
#IDedChat
? Work on my Google Educator certs of course!
#GAFE
#googleedu
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
@1925MP
Thanks for being part of the
#EdTechBridge
community!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
@Jyoung1219
Glad it helped! Thanks for joining us :)
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
I understand! They enjoyed
#HourOfCode
, would they come up with how they can use it in their learning
@DennisDill
@Qwertynaut9
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
Thanks for participating (no pun intended) :)
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/YtN8Hkz4JD
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
Big thanks
@mr_isaacs
for the great chat! See every resource shared during this evening’s
#edtechbridge
chat here!
https://t.co/WZG4sdc5Hd
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
Always my thinking!!!
#EdTechBridge
@PlayTheFoos
https://t.co/eRTJyQ2kQm
PlayTheFoos
Dec 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
We wanted to have something that lets kids create as much as they want with code, so why not let them build games?
1925MP
Dec 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
It's an honour to be a part of
#EdTechBridge
community!
@mr_isaacs
https://t.co/CO9ziaslls
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
@1925MP
Thanks for being part of the
#EdTechBridge
community!
LeeAraoz
Dec 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
Coding with
@codeorg
ROCKS! My 6th graders were completely engaged & immersed in
#HourOfCode
#CSEdWeek
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/vPlpkrDezZ
LeeAraoz
Dec 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
This is excellent for grades K-3: Code Monkey
#CSEdWeek
#HourOfCode
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/rKVplD0IJw
https://t.co/4SP80Bce7L
LeeAraoz
Dec 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
#HourOfCode
Resources Do a coding tutorial with your class for
#CSEdWeek
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/pLYLRM4jCY
https://t.co/tp4xJfpGBR
participatelrn
Dec 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
We value puns around here! 😄
#edtechbridge
LeeAraoz
Dec 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
Instructional Coaches make a huge IMPACT on technology integration!!
#CSEdWeek
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/O2JYPtXBRf
https://t.co/0PgSJ3wi6t
kennisdani
Dec 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
Chromebooks dominate K-12 purchases
https://t.co/cSPxMMAdPA
#edtech
#edtechbridge
#edchat
wc_booth
Dec 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
#twitterChallenge
#rdsb21c
#wcdsb21c
lurking on
#edtechbridge
+
#onted
tonight interesting convos
wgrantsmith
Dec 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Don't know how I missed tonight's
#EdTechBridge
chat since it's on coding. I hope no minds if I just comment on answers!
kennisdani
Dec 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
Share
#TheEduCal
w your teachers, friends,
#PLN
. Learn & grow together
https://t.co/F35AnZ2AAg
#edtechbridge
#k12
https://t.co/r27Yp8QvCx
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
@wgrantsmith
always good to go back and answer the questions, respond to others, etc. transcript will be available too!
#EdTechBridge
dr_costello
Dec 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
@1925MP
I am looking forward to learning from everyone too - future conversations
#following
#edtechbridge
JuneLabsInc
Dec 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
How have you crafted your design criteria w/
#teachers
?
#edtech
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/yqsVGeLh26
#startup
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Dec 9 @ 9:08 PM EST
Full transcript from tonight's
#EdTechBridge
chat
https://t.co/sjCdmpBdfn
check out the cover photo
@katyamuses
@leilaboo215
@lilfootsie
nickmhc
Dec 9 @ 9:31 PM EST
Samsung-sponsored
#edtech
feature on Bloomberg Business
#edchat
#edtechbridge
#21stedchat
https://t.co/nZtKdpZUii
wgrantsmith
Dec 9 @ 9:42 PM EST
@yung_plush
I don't think HTML coding really teaches the computational thinking skills our Ss need and learn from other coding
#EdTechBridge
wgrantsmith
Dec 9 @ 9:43 PM EST
@MrBrianBobbitt
Agreed! Great way to have Ss step back and actually PLAN before jumping in.
#EdTechBridge
wgrantsmith
Dec 9 @ 9:45 PM EST
@Ed_Tech_Times
@Heather_Histed
And don't forget about
@ScratchJr
for your pre/low readers in K-2
#EdTechBridge
agardnahh
Dec 9 @ 9:52 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
sorry to miss
#EdTechBridge
tonight! I'm heading to
@Silverballap
this Sunday w/friends from
@PinballNYC
meet ya there?!