From Snakelets to Pythonistas: Teaching Python in primary and secondary classrooms
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This document discusses teaching Python in K-12 classrooms. It notes that the current generation of students will be the first computationally literate generation. Python is presented as a good language to teach because it has an object-oriented structure, readable syntax, many libraries, and an active community. Example projects are shown like using Python commands to control robots and integrating Python with science lessons. The goal is to use Python education to help solve the diversity problem in tech fields. Ways to get involved are provided like volunteering with teaching organizations or creating classroom materials.
From Snakelets to Pythonistas: Teaching Python in primary and secondary classrooms
- 1. From Snakelets to Pythonistas Teaching Python in primary and secondary classrooms Meg Ray @Teach_Python
- 2. Meg Ray Teacher in Residence Cornell Tech meg.ray@cornell.edu @Teach_Python
- 5. We are educating what will be the first computationally literate generation
- 6. ● Ability ● Primary language ● Gender Identity ● Cultural Identity ● Interest
- 7. Object-Oriented Readable Straightforward syntax Street Cred Range of libraries Active Community
- 11. turn_right() turn_right() move_forward() move_forward() Teacher Artifact: Python Command cards
- 18. CS/Science Integration Project (lights) CS/Science Integration Project (Scratch)
- 21. We will solve the diversity problem in tech in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
- 23. Pedagogy: the art and science of guiding the learning process
- 24. Core Values of the Cornell Tech Teacher in Residence program 24 nContent “WHAT” Pedagogy “HOW” For All “WHO” The reason we teach CS This makes teaching meaningful and effective Our value of equity cannot be separated from our teaching
- 25. CS for All: Make an Impact ● Volunteer ▶ https://www.tealsk12.org/ ▶ https://scripted.org/ ● Advocate ▶ https://code.org/advocacy ● Create Tools & Materials for classrooms (not just after school programs) ● Partner ▶ https://www.csteachers.org/page/ChaptersbyRegion ▶ http://www.csforall.org/ ▶ https://csnyc.org/