#RuralEdChat Archive
#RuralEdChat is a chat that focuses on the needs of the rural educator. This chat has been revised by Tammy Neil (@MathNeil), John Martin (@edventures) and Natalee Stotz (@nataleestotz).
Tuesday December 6, 2016
8:30 PM EST
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:30 PM EST
Hi, everyone! Last week on
#RuralEdChat
we discussed coding with our special guest moderator, Manan Shah
@shahlock
In reply to @shahlock
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
We’d like to continue the conversation tonight. Thank you for joining us again,
@shahlock
.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @shahlock
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:31 PM EST
Hey there
#RuralEdChat
familia, it's John from now snowy Sandwich,NH!
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:32 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q0 Tell us about yourself & how you relate coding ideas with students' everyday experiences?
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:32 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Here was my view at school this morning!
LindaAragoni
Dec 6 @ 8:33 PM EST
HI,
@edventures
and
@robinhosemann
I'm somewhat here tonight. Missed you all last week.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @edventures, @robinhosemann
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:33 PM EST
#ruraledchat
is starting! who's in?
@SchleiderJustin
@korytellers
@btcostello05
@KristinaBarabas
:D
In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @korytellers, @btcostello05, @KristinaBarabas
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
Hi, John! pretty!
#Ruraledchat
has some of the best views
In reply to @edventures
korytellers
Dec 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
Sorry, no can do tonight! Have to work on my
#TIES16
presentation!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @shahlock, @SchleiderJustin, @btcostello05, @KristinaBarabas
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
ooh exciting!
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In reply to @edventures
LindaAragoni
Dec 6 @ 8:34 PM EST
Oh, my. All we had was frost on windshields.
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In reply to @edventures
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
When does that conference start?
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In reply to @korytellers
DanaFoulds
Dec 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
Dana, tech integrator from NH. My first
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love the topic!
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
excuses! excuses! :D
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In reply to @korytellers, @SchleiderJustin, @btcostello05, @KristinaBarabas
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
Welcome! We are so happy you could join us, Dana!
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:35 PM EST
Hey there Dana, glad to see another N'Hampsha friend here on
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @DanaFoulds
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:36 PM EST
A0 I try to give simple examples like the rules that we have when we are at a traffic light. If "red", then "stop"
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
Note, we start with a Q0! -->
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Q0 Tell us about yourself & how you relate coding ideas with students' everyday experiences?
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:37 PM EST
hi there!
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
LindaAragoni
Dec 6 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q0 I'm not working in a school, and never did anything with computer code. I just come to
#ruraledchat
for the pictures!
EduGladiators
Dec 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
#EduGladiators
tackles the fierce convo of leading & growing in multi-gen schools!
#profchat
#sdedchat
#TnEdChat
#WVEdchat
#RuralEdChat
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
A0 I also try to get my students to act out some coding concepts --- similar to what we talked about last with
@btcostello05
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In reply to @btcostello05
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:39 PM EST
A0 that's still a coding concept! ok, maybe i'm stretching a little. haha :)
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@LindaAragoni
In reply to @LindaAragoni
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
A0 I'm a librarian for hire from WI & have compared it to how specific directions, like in expository or how-to writing are key
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
so as a tech integrator, what do you notice about students' coding experiences?
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
DanaFoulds
Dec 6 @ 8:42 PM EST
A0 Love how coding teaches critical thinking and problem solving. Did it today with 3rd grade. So fun to watch and learn!
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:42 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A0: Right now I just support those who are exploring coding through independent studies and internships.
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:42 PM EST
We are continuing our conversation from last week on
#ruraledchat
@mtechman
,
@yodapond
,
@kevinleedodson
@pollyjane2010
@sarahdateechur
In reply to @mtechman, @YodaPond, @kevinleedodson, @PollyJane2010, @sarahdateechur
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
what were they working on?
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
ooh tell us more!
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
Great to be that point person creating more opportunities.
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In reply to @edventures
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:44 PM EST
what kind of independent studies?
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In reply to @edventures
DanaFoulds
Dec 6 @ 8:44 PM EST
Today we used
https://t.co/6HrDQgf3te
for hour of code. Also did unplugged activities with cup stacking.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @robinhosemann
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:45 PM EST
The cup stacking exercises are pretty fun. Cool that you incorporated online and offline activities.
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
SchleiderJustin
Dec 6 @ 8:45 PM EST
A0 justin and never use coding
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
we have a question tailored right for you...stay tuned!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SchleiderJustin
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
I have 1 S who is working on coding a helpdesk management app & another working to create a student led helpdesk
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @shahlock
DanaFoulds
Dec 6 @ 8:46 PM EST
https://t.co/F7TpBmVmHc
https://t.co/p2WIcGGuvl
Here are some links to the activities.
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:47 PM EST
ooh, are you sure you don't?
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what about repeated exercises? they are like loops in coding.
In reply to @SchleiderJustin
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
ok, now that we got through a little warmup and intro, let's move on to Q1
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
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Q1 What is the difference between computer science & coding?
SchleiderJustin
Dec 6 @ 8:48 PM EST
Is a game like forgger coding? Repetitive line dance coding?
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:49 PM EST
it is concepts that are similar to those in coding. there are parallels for sure!
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rules for sports, eg
In reply to @SchleiderJustin
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:50 PM EST
we have conditions in frogger for when to jump and what happens if we land on the wrong thing, eg.
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:50 PM EST
i mean frogger was a computer game!
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:51 PM EST
Really cool. When do they work on those during the day?
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In reply to @edventures, @shahlock
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:51 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A1: I see coding as a subset of computer science. CS is a broader schema.
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 8:51 PM EST
A1 coding is one component of CS, CS covers ethics, problem solving, collaboration, communication interfaces, design
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:51 PM EST
repost of Q1 for those who missed it:
#RuralEdChat
Q1 What is the difference between computer science & coding?
SchleiderJustin
Dec 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
sounds like an
@edcampnj
discussion! Coding and related arts
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In reply to @shahlock, @EdcampNJ
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
I have one who comes in once a week (he's homeschooled). The other after school & some office hours.
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In reply to @robinhosemann, @shahlock
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
oh it is. we ought to do something together for an edcamp. we should meet up one of these days
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @EdcampNJ
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:52 PM EST
Thanks for joining us
@cswenson
Love that you brought up ethics!
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In reply to @cswenson
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
great answer!
@edventures
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In reply to @cswenson, @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
NH is well represented tonight on
#RuralEdChat
!
In reply to @robinhosemann, @cswenson
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:54 PM EST
That's awesome! Thanks for being here NH!
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:53 PM EST
NH is well represented tonight on
#RuralEdChat
!
In reply to @robinhosemann, @cswenson
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:54 PM EST
so we've established that coding is a subset of computer science. this leads us into Q2 ... coming up!
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:55 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2 Do you think it is important to have some foundational understanding of CS when teaching coding? Why or why not?
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 8:55 PM EST
There is a lot of intellectual property in CS, so ethics is a primary skill.
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 8:56 PM EST
Do you think this aspect gets enough attention? Fascinating & important!
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cswenson
Dec 6 @ 8:55 PM EST
There is a lot of intellectual property in CS, so ethics is a primary skill.
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brachsmith
Dec 6 @ 8:56 PM EST
You are invited to
https://t.co/t5WyvptDUA
A fun way to mix reading & tweeting!
#edtech
#nerdybookclub
#librarychat
#engchat
#ruraledchat
DanaFoulds
Dec 6 @ 8:57 PM EST
A2: I think fun coding activities are a great way to spark an interest in CS. Ss just need to try!
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:57 PM EST
ooh, yes. tell us more. do you cover ethics with CS and / or tech integration?
@cswenson
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In reply to @cswenson
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:58 PM EST
yeah, absolutely. that's a good way to lead into some of the theory.
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 8:59 PM EST
I have been linking coding with Native American beading to introduce it to elders
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In reply to @DanaFoulds
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:59 PM EST
As a side question, when is it appropriate to bring computer science (theory) into the lesson?
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST
This sounds amazing,
@spiraledu
Thank you for joining us for
#ruraledchat
@DanaFoulds
In reply to @spiraledu, @DanaFoulds
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST
wow! do you have a blog post or other resource you can share with us?
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@schleiderjustin
In reply to @spiraledu, @DanaFoulds, @SchleiderJustin
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST
wow, nice. I don't think this is something that's done enough in CS or in school, in general
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In reply to @cswenson
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST
I think computer science incorporates mouse skills, key board, hardware. Saving, printing, manipulations, format
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In reply to @shahlock
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST
I started every course I taught with a unit in ethics. Every course also had a unit on copyright laws. Both had to be represented on final
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 8:57 PM EST
ooh, yes. tell us more. do you cover ethics with CS and / or tech integration?
@cswenson
#ruraledchat
In reply to @cswenson
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST
I'm throwing this out to the chat with our hashtag so it's part of our convo.
#ruraledchat
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 8:58 PM EST
I think it is underplayed. Hackers argue it isn't a crime to look at info if you are not doing anything with it. At what point is it a crime
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST
yes, for sure. there are mechanical skills that are also necessary to actually do the coding aspect
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In reply to @spiraledu
KileyKapp1
Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST
Excited to join a chat about Hour of Code! I use coding all of the time!
#ruraledchat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi Kiley! Thank you for joining us. Another library media specialist in our
#ruraledchat
tonight!
In reply to @KileyKapp1
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST
And may I point out yet another NH member of our
#RuralEdChat
! Welcome Kiley, it's been a long time!
In reply to @KileyKapp1
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST
A2 I think an interest in CS can be sparked without knowing the fundamentals, but those who are sparked will learn them
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST
NH FTW tonight in showing up for
#ruraledchat
You all are great!
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spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
we have elders teach language & culture. When I learned to bead from them, saw the coding connection
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In reply to @robinhosemann, @DanaFoulds
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
your thoughts? Q2 Do you think it is important to have some foundational understanding of CS when teaching coding?
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In reply to @KileyKapp1
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
Brilliant and beautiful to build those connections.
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In reply to @spiraledu
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
So I have a random Q
#RuralEdChat
: how do we make coding meaningful? Getting beyond
#HourOfCode
and into living, applied practice.
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
ah ... this is going to lead us into our next question!!
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In reply to @spiraledu, @robinhosemann, @DanaFoulds
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST
I weave on a loom and used that to teach binary
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In reply to @spiraledu, @robinhosemann, @DanaFoulds
KileyKapp1
Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST
A2 Having a foundation for coding is helpful when helping 20 Ss all learn coding at the same time!
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST
This is so important! How DO we?
#ruraledchat
What lines of connection can we support & encourage?
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
So I have a random Q
#RuralEdChat
: how do we make coding meaningful? Getting beyond
#HourOfCode
and into living, applied practice.
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST
yes! similar to our Q0! and our soon to come questions!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST
I got
@wonderworkshop
robots. Turns coding blocks into action! So cool!
#ruraledchat
students are so engaged
In reply to @edventures, @WonderWorkshop
DanaFoulds
Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST
Impressive! We just used pipe cleaners and beads.
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In reply to @cswenson, @spiraledu, @robinhosemann
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST
yes :) absolutely. otherwise, it's a simple recipe that we can't go beyond.
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In reply to @KileyKapp1
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
ok as
@spiraledu
mentioned teaching language. this leads us to Q3
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In reply to @spiraledu
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q3 What are similarities & differences between learning a programming lang & learning a foreign [human] lang?
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
Finding a real world problem that coding can help solve, i.e. Student's creating an app
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spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST
@bloxelsbuilder
have a great hands on component I'm trying to get
https://t.co/d9optM6DFZ
via
@donorschoose
#ruraledchat
In reply to @bloxelsbuilder, @DonorsChoose
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST
A3 both have syntax, structure, vocabulary, and conventions. Even dialect (are you a tabber or spacer?)
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spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST
introduces them to look for patterns & how it builds upon each other. Looks like Mumbo jumbo at first then you learn
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In reply to @shahlock
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST
Would love to visit your school some day!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @spiraledu
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST
A3 for example, take
#python
... here is a link to its *grammar* specification
https://t.co/7eEYLAOkxr
#ruraledchat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST
A3 What about incl prog lang in foreign languages? Thoughts?
https://t.co/Gqww8tR5V1
#ruraledchat
(Wish
@TG_Neil
was here to tell us more!)
In reply to @TG_Neil
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST
yes, spot on
@cswenson
is on fire!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @cswenson
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST
A3 differences would be context, ppl can figure out what parts they don't know without throwing an exception
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
Python is something I need to learn.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @shahlock
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
side question: can we acquire a programming language in the same way that we acquire a foreign language?
@spiraledu
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In reply to @spiraledu
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
come on over! 8 miles north of the Arctic circle. Currently -47
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In reply to @edventures
KileyKapp1
Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
A3 thinking of sequencing and the importance of breaking steps down 1by1 and analyzing the thought process
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
i love python. my primarily language. i'm working on C# in my off time now.
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In reply to @edventures
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
A3 I see social learning as fundamental to foreign lang acquisition. This is similar in learning a prog language too, right?
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST
can you see foreign language instruction happening simiarl?
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In reply to @KileyKapp1
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST
This is really neat. I think you may be the first person to join our
#ruraledchat
from there! :)
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
come on over! 8 miles north of the Arctic circle. Currently -47
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In reply to @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST
One of my fav books is Richard Nelson's Make Prayers to the Raven.
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In reply to @spiraledu
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST
oh, this is interesting.
#ruraledchat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
A3 I see social learning as fundamental to foreign lang acquisition. This is similar in learning a prog language too, right?
#ruraledchat
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST
white space matters!
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In reply to @cswenson, @edventures
KileyKapp1
Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST
Yes, I can
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You need the foundations in order to be successful w lan or coding
In reply to @shahlock
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST
We are amazingly running out of time. So, moving onto Q4, which we briefly touched upon ... up next!
#ruraledchat
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q4 How can you integrate coding-type "conditional statements" into other subjects like math, music, history?
@schleiderjustin
In reply to @SchleiderJustin
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST
A programming language averages 50 key words (the vocab) which makes it easier to learn than people language
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST
good point! My son and I are learning German...I think there are 50 articles alone. (kidding!)
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In reply to @cswenson
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST
that's fair. on the other hand, the rules are far more strict for programming langauges than human languages, yes?
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In reply to @cswenson
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST
A4 Conditionals are cause and effect, which is built into everything we do
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST
and muddling through a conversation would be different than lines of code that actually don't work
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In reply to @shahlock, @cswenson
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST
I know we're not done yet but this has been quite the philosophical conversation on coding!
#RuralEdChat
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST
we program our
@WonderWorkshop
robots to draw or play music with Xylo!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @shahlock, @SchleiderJustin, @WonderWorkshop
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST
you are missed!
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In reply to @korytellers, @robinhosemann, @cswenson
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST
yes! Hasn't it been? I love the things I hadn't considered tonight.
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In reply to @edventures
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST
i don't think we do that enough! i'm hoping you've enjoyed it thus far!
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In reply to @edventures
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST
multiple words for snow here! And love the numbers 4 & 8, 5 & 10 sound alike
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In reply to @robinhosemann, @cswenson
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST
as we get close to wrapping up, last week we talked about coding without a computer. this week, our final question is ...
#ruraledchat
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
Final Q5: How does access to devices influence coding & comp sci in your school? see link -->
https://t.co/5cSeI3UOJj
#ruraledchat
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
@edventures
trying to get more rural Alaskan educators on twitter! Especially those who work in 1 class schools
#ruraledchat
In reply to @robinhosemann, @edventures
KileyKapp1
Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
A4 If this had happened in history, what would have the outcome been? Explain by analyzing the diff
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
beautiful.Language is fascinating thing.Isn't it remarkable how many we have on this planet &thruout time?
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In reply to @spiraledu, @cswenson
korytellers
Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
Thanks! :)
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In reply to @shahlock, @robinhosemann, @cswenson
shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
i tell my students that the computer isn't going to do what you want it to do. it will do what you tell it to do.
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In reply to @cswenson
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
Clear and concise! Love this.
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
i tell my students that the computer isn't going to do what you want it to do. it will do what you tell it to do.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @cswenson
spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
this is hard. We have iPad 2 but robots need 3. Wifi is unreliable too so makes it hard
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old laptops :(
In reply to @shahlock, @qz
cswenson
Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
Right now our CS program is disjointed, so it isn't access to devices but to a curriculum
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
yes, cause and effect as someone else had mentioned is a big component!
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In reply to @KileyKapp1
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
this is common, I think. I'm curious about how it will be addressed in our state and nationally.
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spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST
many languages were oral traditions so students struggle with written. Coding can be good bridge
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST
yeah, these are the nuances of implementing coding into the curriculum. there are considerable resources needed
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robinhosemann
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Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST
yes. finding areas of success for each student is golden. Opportunities and engagement result!
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spiraledu
Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST
digital citizenship is so important too & it's something that often gets overlooked
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shahlock
Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST
i wonder how
@cswenson
handles things like this?
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spotty wifi, etc
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