This week there is no accompanying lecture or quiz. Instead, we direct you toward this very comprehensive article by Chontelle Bonfiglio titled: 8 Reasons Why Every Child Should Learn to Code
- Read the article
- Browse the linked resources there.
- Save, pin, bookmark, or file ideas for your future classroom!
Resource for early childhood: 7 Super Easy Ways to Introduce Coding to Preschoolers: https://teachyourkidscode.com/coding-for-preschoolers/
Resource for middle and high school: AI (Artificial Intelligence) is at the forefront of the news. Lessons about AI can provide a great entry point into computer science for middle and high school students. This article provides Tips and Resources for Introducing Students to Artificial Intelligence.
Why computer science and CSTA standards will be important to you and your students.
- The Iowa Department of Education adopted computer science standards in 2018 and emphasizes complete courses at the high school level.
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced in 2018 an effort to launch innovative computer science projects in elementary schools: "Teaching computer science and other STEM-related courses is an essential component to any child’s education. That’s why Iowa is preparing our young people for success in cutting-edge careers with programs like this.”
- In fact, with additional involvement from UNI, Iowa's public education system is taking steps to ensure that teachers at all levels can address computational thinking and thus equip students for success in a world where "65% of jobs of the future do not yet exist." (World Economic Forum, 2016).
Bookmark Iowa Department of Education Computer Science Standards (voluntary standards initially developed by CSTA, the Computer Science Teachers Association).
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| Hour of Code event at Schindler Ed Center |
