Steve Jobs once said, "I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think."
Code is a language in which computer programs, apps and websites are written. Just as there are many languages spoken around the world, there many different programming languages. Basic knowledge of coding is becoming a fundamental digital literacy. Learning code is also a great way to strengthen problem-solving and creative thinking skills. It's exciting to imagine the multitude of rewarding career opportunities that will be available to our students as young adults that will require coding expertise.
As an introduction, all grade levels at Dryden are participating in an Hour of Code during the 2014-2015 school year. Some classes will continue to provide coding opportunities throughout the school year, and students may choose to investigate coding during their Personalized Learning time.
Our Technology Facilitator, Mrs. Breaux, explains, "Doing coding exercises is a great way to demonstrate and reinforce independent work, clear and precise communication of questions and directions, perseverance, being fearless, and "failing forward" which is when you learn through iterations and adjustments until you gain success."
Following are some great kid-friendly coding sites that you may want to try during these cold winter days when it's too cold to go outside:
Tynker (grades 4-8)
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