#TEDEdChat Archive
Sparked by the enthusiasm of teachers in the TED-Ed community, TED-Ed hosts #TEDEdChat on Twitter every Tuesday from 6-7pm ET.
Tuesday March 8, 2016
6:00 PM EST
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:00 PM EST
#TEDEdChat
starts now! Follow
@lfayala2272
& respond to quotes from this TED Talk with A1, A2 &
#TEDEdChat
!
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TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:00 PM EST
#TEDEdChat
starts now! Follow
@lfayala2272
& respond to quotes from this TED Talk with A1, A2 &
#TEDEdChat
!
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TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST
Q1 Does the education system currently engage our students with computer science?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/82tr8F0cVK
domaho
Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST
Just thinking
#Fr
.TedEdChat
@TED_ED
#TEDEdChat
(Sorry!! just another idea from
#Ireland
)
https://t.co/uwOZlZ4OGg
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:05 PM EST
A1: I think we r still stuck teaching basics w/o getting to ho thinking skills. Would like 2 c earlier
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/wVHAH7va6K
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST
Q1 Does the education system currently engage our students with computer science?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/82tr8F0cVK
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:06 PM EST
@ladygeiger
one for you from tonights
#tededchat
https://t.co/RmphoP51eb
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST
Q1 Does the education system currently engage our students with computer science?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/82tr8F0cVK
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:06 PM EST
Hello! Coming in late to
#TEDEdChat
:)
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST
A1: Sometimes! Our first graders started coding last year in math. I think it is increasingly prevalent in schools!
#TEDEdChat
JTHSConnelly
Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST
@TED_ED
Not enough. It should be integrated in all math/science classes that do basic algebra and calculations
#TEDEdChat
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST
Amy from Chicago A1 IMO no, the ed system currently doesn't engage our Ss w/comp sci. At least not on a large scale
#tededchat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST
I think that critical thinking should be essential in schools
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/lS2rHCxu1K
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:05 PM EST
A1: I think we r still stuck teaching basics w/o getting to ho thinking skills. Would like 2 c earlier
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/wVHAH7va6K
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST
Q1 Does the education system currently engage our students with computer science?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/82tr8F0cVK
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST
I highly recommend this chat tonight! Luis is phenomenal!
@lfayala2272
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/YN37hXUlHK
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 5:50 PM EST
#TEDEdChat
in 10 minutes! Follow
@lfayala2272
&
@TED_Ed
& join the conversation!
https://t.co/RQ51viYEbZ
learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:08 PM EST
Hi, I'm Becky from Venezuela!
#TEDEdChat
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:08 PM EST
Although, I understand FL just made coding a foreign language ... not sure how I feel about that
#tededchat
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:08 PM EST
@TED_ED
currently considered FINALLY as optional courses at HE level...needs to be taught much much younger
#TEDedchat
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST
Give us 5+ years and we will... hope so.
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/qOgnr3mksf
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST
Q1 Does the education system currently engage our students with computer science?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/82tr8F0cVK
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST
@rachmarsden
@TED_ED
Our school began in 1st grade (and actually I think Kindergarten!)
#TEDEdChat
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST
@lfayala2272
#TEDEdChat
that and freedom of thought and freedom to fail (citing
@SirKenRobinson
)
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST
@amybrowns
me either! I think it JUST as important but not in place of
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST
Agree, the question to me is how can we help to develop this skills in young kids?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/wTGwjuFY2P
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST
Amy from Chicago A1 IMO no, the ed system currently doesn't engage our Ss w/comp sci. At least not on a large scale
#tededchat
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST
@ginoloko
Great point, I think the next 5 years are going to be critical!
#TEDEdChat
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST
@RebeccaGodwin52
@TED_ED
#TEDEdChat
that's where it's at! Inbuilt knowledge by the time they can think critically
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST
.
@jgroteweb
Right....can we have both....but then what else goes? Never enough time
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST
To me is coding is like riding a bike, by te time you are 15 fear gets in the way to learn it
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/R7Xyth1WHe
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:08 PM EST
@TED_ED
currently considered FINALLY as optional courses at HE level...needs to be taught much much younger
#TEDedchat
callmemrmorris
Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST
@TED_ED
A1) Teacher do engage with computer science, but the education system in general, not too sure about that
#TEDEDchat
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST
Thanks.
@RebeccaGodwin52
we need the right leaders who will push for it.
#TEDEdChat
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM EST
@ginoloko
Could not agree more
#TEDEdChat
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM EST
@amybrowns
this is so true. Maybe it's about more integration and less silos?
#TEDEdChat
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM EST
.
@lfayala2272
watch kids in their "natural habitat"...they love getting in there. Sometimes we need to get out of their way!
#TEDEdChat
ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM EST
A1
@TED_ED
No
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM EST
@RebeccaGodwin52
@ginoloko
will kids/parents look for alternatives outside of the school system (if its 5 years)?
#TEDEdChat
MsHolmesTeach
Mar 8 @ 6:12 PM EST
@TED_ED
A2 allow staff the opp to choose "breakouts" of diff topics. Encourage staff to lead PD over areas where they shine
#TEDEdChat
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:12 PM EST
.
@jgroteweb
Yes Yes Yes. Sometimes I forget everything I believe when I start talking schools. Down with carnegie units!
#tededchat
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:12 PM EST
@lfayala2272
#tededchat
I think we need teachers that are technomotivators not technophobes...change is difficult
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:13 PM EST
@lfayala2272
@ginoloko
I absolutely think so! Def. something that schools need to keep in mind while they plan their curric.
#tededchat
learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:13 PM EST
A1 Not in our system, though it should. The good thing is that many kids are drawn to coding independently, and want to learn
#TEDEdChat
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:13 PM EST
@MsHolmesTeach
@TED_ED
#TEDEdChat
totally agree...they need time to trial and error, test and function...with themselves and teaching
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:14 PM EST
Not all parents are ready to understand, they might think it's just like playing video games.
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/lrbrecBBr6
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM EST
@RebeccaGodwin52
@ginoloko
will kids/parents look for alternatives outside of the school system (if its 5 years)?
#TEDEdChat
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:15 PM EST
#TEDEdChat
Q2 coming up in a moment!
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:15 PM EST
#TEDEdChat
Q2 coming up in a moment!
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:16 PM EST
Q2 How do teachers and parents affect student perception of coding and programming?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/wJxHn6YAsb
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:16 PM EST
@amybrowns
@lfayala2272
#TEDEdChat
agreed though institutionalism is hard to battle sometimes
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:17 PM EST
A2: Gender. Ts and parents need to stress the importance of coding/prog. for both males and females to battle stereotypes.
#TEDEdChat
ElinaMan
Mar 8 @ 6:17 PM EST
It can't just be up to the CS teachers - classroom teachers can include CS ideas into other subject areas
#TEDEDChat
https://t.co/5Y6rIunZta
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST
Q1 Does the education system currently engage our students with computer science?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/82tr8F0cVK
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:17 PM EST
a2 Too many Ts and Ps havn't been on Scratch or other coding program...don't realize the fun. Think all it's all 000s and 111s.
#tededchat
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:18 PM EST
@learnsafari
@lfayala2272
@RebeccaGodwin52
good for you. Help spread the word.
#TEDEdChat
#parenting
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:18 PM EST
A2: ppl still think it inaccessible treating like a language may be helpful to get others to see value
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/3acNES2HcD
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:16 PM EST
Q2 How do teachers and parents affect student perception of coding and programming?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/wJxHn6YAsb
alexstubenbort
Mar 8 @ 6:18 PM EST
Sad I'm missing
#TEDEdChat
tonight but I'm happy it's in the name of connecting Ps w
@CitrusSchools
tech vision!
https://t.co/FRNkHY5J0n
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:18 PM EST
@jgroteweb
Love this!! It definitely is a mindset switch that is very helpful
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:19 PM EST
"Little girls don't know that they are not supposed to like computers" - Linda Liukas
#TEDEdChat
mooceducation
Mar 8 @ 6:19 PM EST
TED_ED :
#TEDEdChat
starts now! Follow lfayala2272 & respond to quotes from this TED Talk …
https://t.co/bOfCKJ6e0G
)
https://t.co/40xwAhv9xv
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:00 PM EST
#TEDEdChat
starts now! Follow
@lfayala2272
& respond to quotes from this TED Talk with A1, A2 &
#TEDEdChat
!
https://t.co/yPe4GuNvhZ
ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:19 PM EST
Or
@lfayala2272
fear of riding a bike moves into the joy of learning to drive OK may they have to wait a couple of years
#TEDEdChat
iteachphysics
Mar 8 @ 6:19 PM EST
#TEDEdChat
Check out the
#iteachphysics
chat on
#CSforAll
implications for
#PhysicsForAll
https://t.co/Tsx5OF8Ph9
https://t.co/ShOtffzreR
learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:20 PM EST
.
@TED_ED
I loved this quote, it's just amazing, and the picture it draws is full of hope.
#TEDEdChat
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:20 PM EST
@jgroteweb
#tededchat
@lfayala2272
it also comes down to parents access to technology...access for all as such towards a global education?
sherder23
Mar 8 @ 6:20 PM EST
A great entry point!
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/2v4bn7Ksfu
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:18 PM EST
A2: ppl still think it inaccessible treating like a language may be helpful to get others to see value
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/3acNES2HcD
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:16 PM EST
Q2 How do teachers and parents affect student perception of coding and programming?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/wJxHn6YAsb
learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
.
@ginoloko
@lfayala2272
@RebeccaGodwin52
thanks, we're working on it
#parenting
#TEDEdChat
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
@RebeccaGodwin52
#TEDEdChat
I am not sure I understood I could do it & hubby is in IT. Scratch Opened my eyes to possibilities.
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
should they wait or start earlier? Visual prog tools are kid accesible nowadays
#TEDEdChat
aeandrews7
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
A1 I never was exposed any computer sci and only graduated hs last year
#TEDEdChat
JonTragash
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
@TED_ED
A2 In
#China
where I teach
@HuameiGIA
parents put a negative spin on comp science. The Ts have to combat tech stigmas.
#TEDEdChat
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
@jgroteweb
My husband also works with coding, and I was SO intimidated by it at first!!!
#TEDEdChat
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:22 PM EST
What we say our students get. Are all teachers on the same boat re computing and coding?
#EQ
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/ZiAf860zcN
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:16 PM EST
Q2 How do teachers and parents affect student perception of coding and programming?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/wJxHn6YAsb
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:23 PM EST
What made change your mind?
@RebeccaGodwin52
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/hWN4jFmQc4
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
@jgroteweb
My husband also works with coding, and I was SO intimidated by it at first!!!
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:24 PM EST
How can you inspire others to take on cs concepts and ideas?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/BJDSQ5XxAs
aeandrews7
Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST
A1 I never was exposed any computer sci and only graduated hs last year
#TEDEdChat
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:24 PM EST
@lfayala2272
Actually DOING it truly helped. I bet teachers and parents would benefit from hands-on experiences!
#TEDEdChat
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:25 PM EST
A2: worry abt balancing screen time Especially 4 younger kids. Think there is also hesitation for that aspect that holds p back
#TEDEdChat
aeandrews7
Mar 8 @ 6:25 PM EST
A2 Adults can encourage curiosity about tech and how it works
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:25 PM EST
@ginoloko
I think not, that´s the main barrier to me (also parents)
#TEDEdChat
ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:26 PM EST
Valuable practice but
@lfayala2272
are these prog tools a genuine substitute for the real thing
#TEDEdChat
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:26 PM EST
Anothet Possible PD, exposing teachers to the possibilities.
#TEDEdChat
And parents too.
https://t.co/hRwTsCBxVo
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:24 PM EST
@lfayala2272
Actually DOING it truly helped. I bet teachers and parents would benefit from hands-on experiences!
#TEDEdChat
amybrowns
Mar 8 @ 6:26 PM EST
#tededchat
https://t.co/nMRtKdBFUy
chatzopoulosn
Mar 8 @ 5:57 PM EST
Teaching Children How To Code, Without Screens
https://t.co/04zDbNDyyY
#ST4T
#edtech
#ipaded
#coding
#fledchat
#FETC
@primotoys
#CubettoKS
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST
One local sch has elem kids teach SCRATCH to Ts. Such a cool idea. Hope to get my sch there 3.
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/GL7A9Zvbi6
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:24 PM EST
@lfayala2272
Actually DOING it truly helped. I bet teachers and parents would benefit from hands-on experiences!
#TEDEdChat
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST
@lfayala2272
#tededchat
real-life application, time and patience
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
@lfayala2272
I think these tools are helpful in scaffolding to the real thing. Plus allows an earlier entry point.
#TEDEdChat
wgrantsmith
Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST
@TED_ED
#TEDEdChat
not at most schools but check out AESD who does!
https://t.co/GDTKsyt063
https://t.co/hWrVlpyowS
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
think not, but lowers the resistance to start trying
#TEDEdChat
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST
It's a culture change we need a challenge to us.
@lfayala2272
#TEDEdChat
edubabbIe
Mar 8 @ 6:28 PM EST
Service represents the most frequently in the learning experience.
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:28 PM EST
@rachmarsden
As Edward Deci would say...Relatedness! (love intrinsic motivation literature)
#TEDEdChat
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST
Get ready for
#TEDEdChat
Q3
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST
Exactly, the tools reduce the entry level and reduces resistance
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/A4JRPKsIGo
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
@lfayala2272
I think these tools are helpful in scaffolding to the real thing. Plus allows an earlier entry point.
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST
Get ready for
#TEDEdChat
Q3
TheEduCal
Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST
Travel the world with
#TheEduCal
. Expand your
#PLN
and minds at
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#TedEdChat
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ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST
A2
@TED_ED
do we all have a perception of coding and programming?
#TEDEdChat
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:31 PM EST
Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/mz3pp7zBij
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:32 PM EST
A3: Programming opens up an entire world of creativity! Once the skills are there, there is virtually no limit to applications.
#TEDEdChat
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:34 PM EST
A3: like the idea of pairing programming with
#makered
which really has ss designing for purpose
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/SouovCYtjG
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:31 PM EST
Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/mz3pp7zBij
ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:34 PM EST
@RebeccaGodwin52
@lfayala2272
earlier entry can also be achieved by other means ex steering a car using a toy car with steering
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:35 PM EST
A3 to me is about exploring, changing the environment and see results immediately
#TEDEdChat
It propels creativity
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:35 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
@lfayala2272
That is true, but these programs also include the appropriate context and environment
#TEDEdChat
sherder23
Mar 8 @ 6:35 PM EST
Learning programming opens up new worlds and ways of doing things.
#Picademy
opened my eyes to that!
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/jCAtMm1MnB
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:31 PM EST
Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/mz3pp7zBij
aeandrews7
Mar 8 @ 6:36 PM EST
A3 learning to do something "adult" like programming will give ss confidence to be creative in other things
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:36 PM EST
Thinking of coding as a user centered design opportunity is powerful!
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/YNMkUReadF
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:34 PM EST
A3: like the idea of pairing programming with
#makered
which really has ss designing for purpose
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/SouovCYtjG
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:31 PM EST
Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/mz3pp7zBij
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:37 PM EST
@TED_ED
#tededchat
its about using the platforms as design tools in themselves, in lessons, also to gauge responses and more
MHSNgraphics
Mar 8 @ 6:37 PM EST
A3 once students understand basic programming; they can use creativity by designing apps, sites, programs, etc. it's limitless
#TEDEdChat
ginoloko
Mar 8 @ 6:37 PM EST
Now I am excited to use programming and encourage creativity, the Ts and Ss will benefit from it!
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/vYrMqf4gRS
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:32 PM EST
A3: Programming opens up an entire world of creativity! Once the skills are there, there is virtually no limit to applications.
#TEDEdChat
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:38 PM EST
@MHSNgraphics
Limitless and a doorway to lifelong learning!
#TEDEdChat
ElinaMan
Mar 8 @ 6:38 PM EST
CS allows for infinite possibilities - there's a magic & joy in bringing something in your mind to life
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/SYFYbg1rTy
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:31 PM EST
Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/mz3pp7zBij
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:38 PM EST
Agree 100%, coding supports the need for students to feel competent (try and error, try again til ok)
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/WQKPhmcLBA
aeandrews7
Mar 8 @ 6:36 PM EST
A3 learning to do something "adult" like programming will give ss confidence to be creative in other things
#TEDEdChat
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:38 PM EST
@ElinaMan
This is so true!! Wonderfully put!
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST
Te feeling of achievement when your code works is great!
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/CzUjhRVHJZ
ElinaMan
Mar 8 @ 6:38 PM EST
CS allows for infinite possibilities - there's a magic & joy in bringing something in your mind to life
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/SYFYbg1rTy
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:31 PM EST
Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/mz3pp7zBij
mooceducation
Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST
TED_ED : Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
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https://t.co/zQA0DcH9Dj
)
https://t.co/ynzdkV7GSm
TED_ED
- Moderator
Mar 8 @ 6:31 PM EST
Q3 How can we use programming as a tool for creativity?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/mz3pp7zBij
learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST
A2 there are more tech savvy Ts & Ps now, that even if they can't code, they give Ss the tools they need in order to learn
#TEDEdChat
ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST
@RebeccaGodwin52
@lfayala2272
environment and context can be built around Lego / Playmobil / boxes other cars, buildings
#TEDEdChat
Nam_myoho_law
Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST
Q1 Does the education system currently engage our students with computer science?
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/k7LKbNmgxR
https://t.co/c6nEnbstTI
JonTragash
Mar 8 @ 6:41 PM EST
@TED_ED
How can we not use it fot creativity. Ss can exp with aug reality, build apps, and practice teamwork.
#TEDEdChat
RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:41 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
@lfayala2272
Also true. Do you think that we should discount these other programs entirely, though?
#TEDEdChat
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:41 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
@RebeccaGodwin52
agree, you can teach CS concepts without a computer!
#TEDEdChat
learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:41 PM EST
.
@TED_ED
A3 by giving kids the tools and room to create, make mistakes and learn from them
#TEDEdChat
ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:43 PM EST
No
@RebeccaGodwin52
@lfayala2272
but they can be use in conjunction with other methods - diversity / differentiation
#TEDEdChat
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:43 PM EST
Ts willing 2 turn over learning to Ss will embrace opportunity but still have 2 know tools 2 turn over
#TEDEdChat
https://t.co/BqJykkmSvr
learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST
A2 there are more tech savvy Ts & Ps now, that even if they can't code, they give Ss the tools they need in order to learn
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RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:44 PM EST
@ChrisAFRIN
@lfayala2272
I absolutely agree, it should be embedded within many other methods
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lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:44 PM EST
@learnsafari
Absolutely! but we as TS need to let go a bit of control(which in my experience is the greatest hurdle for most TS)
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Mar 8 @ 6:45 PM EST
Wrapping up Q3, on to
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lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:45 PM EST
Wrapping up Q3, on to
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lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:46 PM EST
Sure, but depending on SS level is a wonderful thing to let them try tools that TS don´t master
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jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:43 PM EST
Ts willing 2 turn over learning to Ss will embrace opportunity but still have 2 know tools 2 turn over
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learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST
A2 there are more tech savvy Ts & Ps now, that even if they can't code, they give Ss the tools they need in order to learn
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Mar 8 @ 6:46 PM EST
Q4 What can we do to prepare the future generations to see themselves as creators?
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RebeccaGodwin52
Mar 8 @ 6:47 PM EST
A4: Provide them with opportunities to experience their own capabilities! Motivation and preparation in one.
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aeandrews7
Mar 8 @ 6:49 PM EST
A4 when did worksheets ever foster creativity? More project based learning and hands on experiences
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lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:50 PM EST
A4 creating a safe environment for kids and their projects to fail and recover from it
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MHSNgraphics
Mar 8 @ 6:51 PM EST
A4:Allow Ss to engage in real world projects - community based, industry standard software, interact w professionals in the field
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lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:51 PM EST
@aeandrews7
I believe that coding is the perfect tool for project based learning (or at least a part of a project)
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jnaamot
Mar 8 @ 6:51 PM EST
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A4: teach them vulnerability which is a foundational attitude to risk-taking--critical to the creative impulse.
jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:52 PM EST
A4: project based learning slower paced less WS and more ss choice for how represent learning
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Mar 8 @ 6:46 PM EST
Q4 What can we do to prepare the future generations to see themselves as creators?
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rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:52 PM EST
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embed as part of curriculum. Blended hands on learning as part of real-life...see it as part of the everyday.
cpuderbaugh1
Mar 8 @ 6:52 PM EST
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give then opportunity to begin creating in the classroom now! Why wait until adulthood to begin making things?
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jgroteweb
Mar 8 @ 6:52 PM EST
@lfayala2272
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I wish we could get away from grade books!! It would help Ss so much to not focus on a grade but on process of lrng
ElinaMan
Mar 8 @ 6:53 PM EST
Encourage them to wonder how/why tech works. We want them to create next
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, not just play it.
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Q4 What can we do to prepare the future generations to see themselves as creators?
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rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:53 PM EST
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Also exposure to other global cultures and creativity. Its a global conversation...
lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:53 PM EST
@jnaamot
absolutely! How about dealing with ambiguity?
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ChrisAFRIN
Mar 8 @ 6:55 PM EST
Agree on both counts
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@aeandrews7
project based-learning with elements of coding. The perfect combination.
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learnsafari
Mar 8 @ 6:56 PM EST
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@lfayala2272
yes, is about finding balance, it's hard to let go a bit of control, but just a little bit goes a long way.
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lfayala2272
Mar 8 @ 6:57 PM EST
Agree, the more ideas you can blend the greater the creative process is
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rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:53 PM EST
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Also exposure to other global cultures and creativity. Its a global conversation...
rachmarsden
Mar 8 @ 6:59 PM EST
@lfayala2272
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even the opportunity for children to teach other cultures coding through connection/collaboration
#teamwork
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