KELSET Coding Inquiry

At the beginning of the year we brainstormed expectations around the laptops. Here are our expectations.

We helped get teachers started getting their classes set up for using Code.org. But specifically getting students to work their way through courses and to be able to track their progress.

Mrs. Stewart’s class link – a Spring Break activity for rainy days.

https://studio.code.org/sections/XSGJGR

I really like @sylviaduckworth on Twitter!

The presentation at Tapestry went well! We were able to get teachers starting with coding… one step at a time.

http://bit.ly/annestewart63coding

Attached is my presentation link for Friday, February 25th, 2017 at the Tapestry Conference, Esquimalt Secondary, Victoria, BC.

I am feeling happy with my presentation and look forward to sharing at my workshop. I will let you know how it went once it’s done.

Tapestry Conference, Victoria BC, February 25th, 2017

Stay Tuned!

Applied Designs, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) – Grade 4 and 5

Big Ideas:

• Designs can be improved with prototyping and testing
• Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action
• The choice of technology and tools depends on the task

In ADST, ____________ has demonstrated skills and a good attitude with prototyping and testing as demonstrated through our Science Unit of Force and Motion, using K’Nex Education “Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes.”

The Rock Cycle study was culminated by coding with Scratch. Students worked in groups to develop a coded presentation.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCG8d_z2fyM1wcIagbKe3lU90yFB9HR2NsLSWDaKhsM/edit?usp=sharing

Press Q, W, E

BitsBox – Looks interesting, but cost is definitely a barrier.

https://bitsbox.com/

GAFE Summit Victoria – Elementary Coding

http://bit.ly/lirenmanelemcoding