Coding in the primary classroom - Efi Saltidou, European Schoolnet
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The document discusses the importance of coding in early education, highlighting how it enhances problem-solving skills and creativity in children aged 4 to 10. It introduces various programming tools and platforms, such as Blue-Bot, Lego Wedo, Kodu, Scratch, and coding unplugged activities, that can be used to engage young learners in STEM education. Overall, the content emphasizes fostering imaginative thinking and confidence in students through interactive and enjoyable learning experiences.
Coding in the primary classroom - Efi Saltidou, European Schoolnet
- 1. http://fcl.eun.org www.europeanschoolnet.org @fcl_euschoolnet futureclassroomlab Coding in the Primary Classroom Efi Saltidou @Efi_Saltidou
- 2. Creativity Crisis AGE IMAGINATIVE THINKING 4-5 year olds 98% 10 year olds 30% 15 year olds 12% Adults -average age 31 -over 1.000.000 tested 2% 1600 children Imaginative Thinking Test
- 3. Lack of confidence Fear There is no time! I don’t want to make mistakes! I’m just not creative… That’s not my area. I don’t want to risk it. Routine We’ve always done it this way. Stress Self-criticism Conformism
- 4. The Stimulus: The Catalyst that Sparks your Creative Genius The Spark Moment: The Power of the “Aha Moment” The Question: The Key for the Creative Process
- 6. Why Coding? Programming is a basic literacy in the digital age Develops problem solving skills Requires creativity and analytical thinking Fun way of learning http://www.allourideas.org/codingtrends
- 7. Why coding?
- 8. Coding
- 9. What is Blue-Bot and Bee-Bot? Use the command keys to send Blue-Bot forward and back, left and right and teach sequencing, directionality, problem-solving, counting, and estimation. Why using Blue-Bot and Bee-Bot? They bring science, technology, engineering, and math into the classroom for even the youngest students and help build foundational skills for lifelong learning.
- 10. What is Lego Wedo? LEGO WeDo is a robotics hardware and software platform specifically designed for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students. Why using Lego Wedo? It develops student’s skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as language, literacy, and social studies.
- 11. What is Kodu? Kodu is a visual programming language made for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. Why using Kodu? Kodu can be used to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as programming. What you need for using Kodu? You only need a computer (Windows) or an Xbox, and imagination!
- 12. What is it: Pocket Code is an Android application with which you can programme animations, games applications, play and share what you’ve created. What you need: an Android device (smartphone/tablet) and an internet connection Create an app directly from your smartphone
- 13. What is it: Coding unplugged activities allow you to teach computing and computational thinking without any devices. What you need: Depends, paper, pens, a courtyard, cups…. Code….without using a computer
- 14. What is Scratch? With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Why using Scratch? It helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively (in 40 languages!). What you need for using Scratch? You only need a computer and imagination!
- 15. http://bit.ly/scratchgreetings Let’s meet Scratch
- 16. https://b.socrative.com/login/student/ Want to be challenged?
- 17. Final Scratch challenge Create a program where two sprites have a conversation in which they introduce themselves Delete cat sprite Chose your own sprite Move it around the stage Change background Make first sprite say something (eg. Hello, my name is…) Link that block to an event (when green flag button is pressed) Add a second sprite Position it on the page Make the second sprite answer to the first one (eg. hi, my name is …) Make sure the two sprites don’t speak at the same time (use the wait block) Make the sprites move towards one another to shake handHave fun!
- 18. Coding in my classroom Make a Meme http://bit.ly/memecreation
- 19. Thank you for your attention @fcl_euschoolnet futureclassroomlab