The Coding Craze
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The document discusses introducing coding and computer science to elementary school students through unplugged activities that do not require computers. It provides examples of activities like using a "robot vocabulary" where students guide each other with written instructions. The goal is to highlight programming techniques, show the need for precise instructions, and illustrate computational thinking practices like problem solving, collaboration, and debugging. Additional resources on coding activities and aligning computer science with standards are also mentioned.
The Coding Craze
- 1. Confidential & ProprietaryConfidential & Proprietary The Coding Craze Martin Cisneros Santa Clara County Office of Education @TheTechProfe Innovation.sccoe.org
- 2. Confidential & Proprietary I am here because I love to design learning opportunities, spaces, lessons & presentations. Hello! I Am Martin Cisneros You can contact me at mcisneros@sccoe.org @TheTechProfe Innovation.sccoe.org
- 4. Confidential & Proprietary Coding is the language of problem-solving.
- 5. Confidential & Proprietary Problem-Solvers and Critical Thinkers
- 6. Confidential & Proprietary of computer programming jobs are outside the tech industry - in medicine, banking, government, entertainment, science, etc.67%
- 7. Confidential & Proprietary Fewer CS majors than 10 years ago (and a shrinking % are women)
- 8. Confidential & Proprietary The Job/Student Gap 2% 98% Computer Science Students All other math and science students JOBS 40% 60% Computing Jobs All other math and science jobs STUDENTS
- 9. Confidential & Proprietary Kids NOT exposed to computer programming in elementary are LESS likely to take computer science when it is available in high school.
- 12. Confidential & Proprietary What can we do?
- 13. Confidential & Proprietary Let Kids Code Goal: Try out some easy ways to do some coding in your classroom!
- 14. Confidential & Proprietary Scaffolding Coding Without Tech Coding real objects Coding computer objects
- 15. Confidential & Proprietary Computational Thinking Practices ● Creativity (MP5) ● Collaboration (MP3) ● Communication (MP4, MP6) ● Critical Thinking (MP2. MP7) ● Persistence (MP1) ● Problem Solving (MP1)
- 17. Confidential & Proprietary So where do we begin?
- 18. Confidential & Proprietary CS Unplugged! Computer Science without a computer…. WHAT!!!
- 19. Confidential & Proprietary Starting Unplugged Stacking Cups ● concrete → pictorial → abstract ● Foundations for computational thinking ● Introduces key vocabulary (algorithm, coding, debugging, function, parameters) ● Build context/schema Unplugged Activities bit.ly/crazeycode
- 20. Confidential & ProprietaryConfidential & Proprietary Main Goal Highlight programming techniques and illustrate the need for functions.
- 21. Confidential & ProprietaryConfidential & Proprietary Overview Using a predefined “Robot Vocabulary” your students will figure out how to guide one another to accomplish specific tasks without discussing them first. This segment teaches students the connection between symbols and actions, as well as the valuable skill of debugging.
- 22. Confidential & ProprietaryConfidential & Proprietary Objectives Student will • Learn to convert real-world activities into instructions • Gain practice coding instructions with symbols • Gain understanding of the need for precision in coding • Gain practice debugging malfunctioning code • Understand the usefulness of functions and parameters (grades 7+)
- 23. Confidential & Proprietary Get into Groups of 3 Student A = Navigator Student B = Driver Student C = Robot A tells the driver what code to write. B makes suggestions, physically “writes” the code. When ready, B reads the code aloud. C completes the directions. ABC debug the code if needed. Rotate roles.
- 24. Confidential & Proprietary CODE ON!
- 25. Confidential & Proprietary Your first challenge
- 26. Confidential & ProprietaryConfidential & Proprietary What did you discover?
- 27. Confidential & Proprietary Get into teams of 4
- 29. Confidential & Proprietary More resources
- 31. Confidential & Proprietary Try these other Hour of Code activities Tynker Hour of CodeChoose Beginner 1st Choose Intermediate 2nd Choose Advanced 3rd
- 35. Confidential & Proprietary ● What skills will student practice when they are coding? ● How can you connect this to standards or curriculum?
- 36. Confidential & Proprietary ● Karly Moura’s HOC S’more ● Code.org Resources ● Code.org How-To ● Computer Science Education HOC ● Hour of Code Hashtag ● Kahn Academy Hour of Code Resources
- 37. Confidential & Proprietary Coding is the single greatest superpower I could give my kids. -Dan Shapiro
- 38. Confidential & Proprietary Until the next one!
- 39. Confidential & Proprietary One More Thing...
- 40. Confidential & Proprietary Scope & Sequence
- 41. Confidential & Proprietary Ca CS Framework Alignment