Friday, December 4, 2015

It's More Than Just Coding

The Dryden LMC has taken coding by storm this month! Our school pledged on code.org that all of our students would do an hour of code this month, but in reality we are doing so much more.  
 
This week, students were introduced to how coding works without using computers. They worked with partners to create and follow programs using grids, arrows, pictures and cups.




As we delve deeper into coding this month students will be using a variety of computer activities from code.org to strengthen students' coding skills.


Students in the primary grades are enjoying the Kodable app on the iPads.


Throughout these experiences, students are learning far more than just coding. They are learning from iterations--making mistakes and correcting them as they work on solving increasingly complex problems. They are learning about the importance of precision and accuracy. They are learning the language of coding, and how coding is like learning and using a foreign language. They are learning to effectively communicate and collaborate with one another. They are discovering patterns and developing their creativity as they formulate new codes.

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