So, why the big focus on coding? What does coding offer for students? This year, Code.org launched the Hour of Code as part of the annual Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), a celebration geared to encourage interest in the field and show that anyone can learn the basics. They have put together an elaborate list of coding resources for students and staff to explore within their classroom. Check out this website http://code.org/learn/beyond for great resources.
Check out the videos below for more information about just how important coding is to our students today:
Did you know:
Children who learn introductory computer science show improved math scores.
90% of K-12 schools in the U.S. do not teach computer science.
Software jobs outnumber students 3-to-1. The gap is 1 million jobs over 10 years.
In many countries (including China, the United Kingdom and Australia), computer science is—or soon will be—required.
Anyone can learn the basics, starting in elementary school, but fewer than
10% of students (and just 4% of female students, 3% of students of color) take computer science classes.
Coding Invasion
Regardless of any intellectual benefits, I think it is based on the concept of coding. It's about taking risks and exploring potential and problem solving. No, we will not all become professional coders. However, we can all learn from the skills involved in coding - problem solving, creative thinking, and risk-taking. It's a risk to learn something new and to try something new. It's also a risk to code because the product is not always known.
Hour of Coding Pics; Thank You to Judy Tweeten for her support
See how Daniel has made his mark on the world. What's going to be your mark on the world?
Educating young minds was something that came naturally to me. Every moment in our lives has been a teachable moment and every story read a springboard to new height. I had to become a teacher! This has lead into the passion for educating staff and students in technology.
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