Coding for Kids-A Guide for Teachers and Parents
Why take this course?
🧩 Course Title: Coding for Kids - A Guide for Teachers and Parents 🚀
🎓 Course Headline: Teacher Guide for Teaching Elementary School Children How to Code a Story They Wrote!
Unlock the World of Coding for Young Minds!
Dive into the innovative world of coding with our expertly crafted online course tailored specifically for upper elementary school students. Coding for Kids - A Guide for Teachers and Parents is designed to inspire young learners by turning their own stories into interactive coding projects! 📚✨
Course Curriculum Overview:
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Understanding the Basics of Coding: Before jumping into storytelling with code, we'll lay a solid foundation in the basics of computer science. This will ensure that students have the necessary tools to begin coding confidently.
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Project #1: Writing and Coding 📝
- Learn how to encourage children to create engaging stories.
- Discover methods for translating these stories into a coded narrative.
Bring Stories to Life with Code!
- Writing Code for a Written Story:
- Teach students the process of writing code that animates and presents their written story.
- Explore different coding languages and platforms suitable for young learners, such as Scratch or Blockly.
Engaging Lesson Structure:
Each session in this course is structured to optimize learning and engagement:
- Mini-Lesson (5 minutes): A brief introductory lesson where new skills are presented.
- Guided Practice (3-5 minutes): Students apply their newfound skills with support from the teacher on the carpet.
- Independent Work (30 minutes): Pairs or individual students work on the project, with the teacher circulating to provide assistance and guidance.
Track Progress with Ease:
- Assessment and Mastery Tracking: Keep track of each student's progress by checking off skills as they demonstrate mastery. This will help you identify who might need additional small-group support. 📝✅
Key Takeaways:
- Interactive Learning: Engage students with hands-on coding activities that complement their narrative writing skills.
- Real-World Application: Allow children to see the practical use of coding by bringing their stories to life.
- Educator Support: Receive guidance on how to facilitate these lessons effectively, with strategies for all learning styles.
- Parental Involvement: Equip parents with the knowledge to continue coding concepts at home, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Join us in this exciting journey of combining creativity with technology! Enroll now and empower the young coders of tomorrow with the skills they need to succeed in our tech-driven world. 🌟💻
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