A0: Hi all, Judy Eng T from HHS @puhsd first computer was probably helping my own kids Teacher download Oregon trail disks to use in computer labs ha ha #IEedchat#CSEdWeek#HourOfCode
A1: My favorite coding hub is https://t.co/o4gh5rHbsh. It helps you learn HTML, Python, and Java, amongst other useful coding languages. And it's free! #IEedchat
A1b:
In looking through this years updated @codeorg#HourOfCode material, the Minecraft activities seem to up the game, add more features than simple movement commands.
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A1b: If you want to do something fun and fast and you don't have time to research, just go to https://t.co/av6FIi901Q and create a class and invite your students. Super fun and easy. I did the Python language last year and Javascript this year. #IEedchat#PUHSDcodes
Q2: Computer Science needs to improve with the inclusion of females & under-represented minorities. Share suggestions we can implement today. #CSedweek#IEedchat
Now when you say floppy disk...
do you mean "floppy", or that new edition that stands for the icon we use to save a file?
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A2: more info needed to make a decision. One argument I have heard it that without #NetNeutrality how will new companies and startups be able to compete. #IEedchat
A2: @vidcode has awesome activities tailored to girls to get them started in coding, but talking and exposing CS to all girls and unrepresented groups #ieedchat
A2: Counselors, teachers, and administrators need to encourage all students to explore CS. Work to de-couple the nerdy boys stereotype from CS. #IEedchat
A2: I think introductory block coding platforms like Scratch do a great job including themes that would interest many different people. We need more line coding platforms that directly appeal to a wider audience. #IEedchat
A2:
Being inclusive requires effort.
I've heard that in recruitment events, highlight females, have them lead the recruitment, show other girls that there are girls already in CS
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A2: Introduce concepts early and often. Show students the variety of different paths that incorporate CS. Working in/with CS doesn't necessarily mean sitting behind a computer all day #ieedchat
Q2: Computer Science needs to improve with the inclusion of females & under-represented minorities. Share suggestions we can implement today. #CSedweek#IEedchat
A2: talk about our successes in the field, highlight it, promote it and most of all encourage or inspire our students to just GO FOR IT #growthmindset#leadbyexample#IEedchat
Q2: Computer Science needs to improve with the inclusion of females & under-represented minorities. Share suggestions we can implement today. #CSedweek#IEedchat
A1B: I tried https://t.co/f0XnLQ86mb with an afterschool club and they loved it! Many students had used scratch before and were able to help others. It was also engaging and fun #IEedchat
A2b: Have coding clubs and classes compete with other schools. I can see a letterman patch in coding a reality. Coding trophies alongside sports trophies. #IEedchat
Q2: Computer Science needs to improve with the inclusion of females & under-represented minorities. Share suggestions we can implement today. #CSedweek#IEedchat
A2: making the courses more open to all and advertising them more by having students from the targeted groups speak to their peers about the classes #IEedchat
Q2: Computer Science needs to improve with the inclusion of females & under-represented minorities. Share suggestions we can implement today. #CSedweek#IEedchat
A3: The future for schools and CS needs to be an abundance of platforms that are cloud based and that students can access on any device at any time.
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A3: Coding in 5 yrs - CS an established subject matter in schools alongside traditional subjects. 10 yrs - There will be CS schools that high school students can attend for their last junior and senior years as they pursue a career in CS. #IEedchat
A3: In 5 to 10 years, coding will need to be fully and naturally integrated into the curriculum. Our economic future depends on it. #IEedchat#PUHSDcodes
A2: Make the curriculum relevant to the student and community needs, show how computer science affects their everyday life through coding and project 😎#ieedchat
A2b: showcase projects from coding more, have the robotics team but just as much in the spotlight as the football or basketball teams. Offer an advanced or AP course for coding #IEedchat
A3: Coding will be included into curriculum of all classes, just like students make videos they will make websites via code to highlight what they learned in class #IEedchat
A3:
Coding language will evolve, but core concepts will live on, computational thinking and design is based in math.
CS will be a basic skill, more prevalent in all content.
It won't be added onto grad req's, but may serve as substitute (e.g. foreign language)
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Q3b: We can't just keep adding and adding. What standard parts of a typical classroom might go extinct in 5yrs/10yrs? How can we make more room for CS? #IEedchat#CSEdWeek
Q3: coding in 5-10 years can/should be an option for math & science credit at the HS level, not just an elective. It’s literally the future. At the lower levels, I’m hopeful it will become a hot topic & Integrated point of interest to inspire others to join! #HourOfCode#IEedchat
A3b: 5 yrs - Traditional front-of-the-room Direct Instruction will become extinct. 10 yrs - Traditional school day schedules will be extinct. Rotating schedules of Ss attending physical classroom and attending online classroom will replace it #IEedchat
A3b:
Agree somewhat with @ashleymsjc5 - BUT not just simple substitute, maybe some more complex combination, or have more CS in math/science classes, CS value is low without its applications that come in those studies.
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A3) I think individual subjects are going to be extinct in 10 years. You are already seeing this in Finland. Integrate CS into student problem solving and creating solutions. #IEedchat
FT: It is sad that we have such weak national leadership to envision a future we can all work towards. JFK gave us a dream to reach the moon. Now we are going to bring back coal?? #WeHaveToLeadOurselves#IEedchat#CSEdWeek
Q3b: We can't just keep adding and adding. What standard parts of a typical classroom might go extinct in 5yrs/10yrs? How can we make more room for CS? #IEedchat#CSEdWeek
