Coding
in the
Classroom
What is Coding?
Coding is telling a computer what you
want it to do, which involves typing in
step-by step commands for the
computer to follow.
Why should we teach coding?
We live in a digital world. Things such as our
smartphone , calculator and even our microwave rely on
code to operate.
“We need to teach our students to become fluent with
technology. Coding isn’t just for computer whizzes, it’s
for everyone.” Mitch Resnick of MIT Media Lab
What can coding do for kids?
Coding can teach problem solving skills,
thinking skills, and digital skills to
improve the future of our students.
Where should we start?
Hour of Code
A one hour introduction to computer science to
show students that anyone can learn the basics of
coding. Tutorials walk students through the
beginning stages of coding. All students can
participate.
When: December 8-12, 2014
Additional Information: hourofcode.com/us
Coding Resources
Scratch
http://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Jr. (app)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scratchjr/id895485086?ls=1&mt
=8
Tynker
http://www.tynker.com/
Hopscotch (app)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-programmingdesigned/id617098629?mt=8
“The best way to
predict the future is
to create it.”
-Abraham Lincoln
References
Coding in the classroom: What is Coding and Why is it so Important?
By: Anthony Cuthbertson
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/coding-classroom-what-coding-why-it-so-important-1463157
Teach Coding as Early as Possible
By: Hadi Partovi
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/05/12/teaching-code-in-the-classroom/teach-codingas-early-as-possible
Let’s Teach Kids to Code
By: Mitch Resnick
http://www.ted.com/talks/mitch_resnick_let_s_teach_kids_to_code?language=en
Code.Org
http://hourofcode.com/us
Teach Kids How to Code and You Give Them a Skill for Life
By: Nick Morrison
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2013/12/27/teach-kids-how-to-code-and-you-give-thema-skill-for-life/