What it is?
Coding can often seem intimidating. However, it is simply combining string of information to create something new while inspiring students to think critically and creatively. How it is used? The hour of code initiative inspires students to spend one of of time using various websites to practices the theories and ideas behind coding. Why? Coding encourages students to think critically. In my classroom, it will be a resource to challenge students outside of typical classroom content. It is quickly becoming a life skill and teaching it in the classroom will prepare students to be successful elsewhere. Below are several resources to practice coding: https://code.org/ |
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