"Very few people grow up to be professional writers, but we teach everyone to write because it’s a way of communicating with others—of organizing your thoughts and expressing your ideas. I think the reasons for learning to code are the same as the reasons for learning to write. When we learn to write, we are learning how to organize, express, and share ideas. And when we learn to code, we are learning how to organize, express, and share ideas in new ways, in a new medium."
Mitch ResnickI am currently engaged in the Spring 2019 ISTE ETCoaches Book Study and Slow Chat. We are exploring the book Learning Supercharged: Digital Age Strategies and Insights from the Edtech Frontier by Lynne Schrum with Sandi Sumerfield. One of the topics connected to the first chapter is coding.
The reading and the chat inspired me to dive a bit deeper into resources connected to coding in the classroom. I'm writing this post to share a glimpse into my exploration. I definitely have a lot to learn, but the first step is getting started.
Why Coding?
My exploration first led me to explore why coding is important in today's schools. Like so many learners, I started with a quick Google search to begin my exploration. I discovered that there are quite a few great posts, articles, and resources connected to coding. Here are a few that I enjoyed exploring connected to the why behind coding in education.
- ISTE's Computational Thinking Competencies
- 10 Surprising Skills Kids Learn Through Coding
- Coding in the Classroom | Edutopia
What Resources Exist to Support Coding in Schools for Teachers and Students?
There are quite a few great coding sites to support teachers and students. Here are a few that might be worth exploring.
I know there are many other great coding resources and if you are looking for something more, Common Sense Media has a great list of coding apps and websites.
Coding With Robots?
I've visited a few Makerspaces and I love some of the creative things that students are doing with coding and robots. Here are a few coding robots that might be worth exploring.
There are quite a few great coding sites to support teachers and students. Here are a few that might be worth exploring.
I know there are many other great coding resources and if you are looking for something more, Common Sense Media has a great list of coding apps and websites.
Coding With Robots?
I've visited a few Makerspaces and I love some of the creative things that students are doing with coding and robots. Here are a few coding robots that might be worth exploring.
Coding Without Devices?
There are also some great resources to learn about coding that don't require a device. Here are a few that might be worth exploring.
What Books Support Coding in Education?
Here are a few books that I am adding to my reading list.
There are also some great resources to learn about coding that don't require a device. Here are a few that might be worth exploring.
What Books Support Coding in Education?
Here are a few books that I am adding to my reading list.
- Code in Every Class
- Computational Thinking and Coding for Every Student: The Teacher’s Getting-Started Guide
- Code Breaker: Increase Creativity, Remix Assessment, and Develop a Class of Coder Ninjas!
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