The Three Best Free Coding Websites for Kids The Three Best Free Coding Websites for Kids. From 2012 to 2022, the field of computer science is projected to grow 22%, which is much faster than average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Computer software is a growing field and allows for a great job outlook as well as entrepreneurial potential. Today there are many resources for people to learn code. ● Ease of use ● Aesthetics ● Fun ● Effectiveness ● Free Without further ado, the following are the best coding websites we found that was designed especially with kids in mind. Code Avengers Code Avengers is another great educational web platform that introduces users to HTML, Javascript, and CSS. The layout of Code Avengers is clean and aesthetically pleasing. One awesome feature of the Code Avengers platform is its Hints feature. Strengths: ● Graphic representation of code via smartphone ● Hints Feature ● Teachers HTML, CSS, Javascript Weaknesses: ● Graphics are a little too simple ● There is no gameplay aspect Lightbot Basics
What Does It Take to Do Computer Programming? Phenomenographic studies in computing education research have previously focused on learning "programming thinking" [3], the act of learning to program [2], and conceptions of learning generally in an engineering context [10]. In the present study we analyze and discuss "what it takes to do computer programming" using phenomenography as research approach. This study is based on a large survey dataset gathered in summer outreach courses for K-12 students. The analysis resulted in 12 qualitatively different categories belonging to five separate, emergent themes: Syntax and language features, nature of programming work generally, computational thinking and problem solving, prerequisites, and auxiliary skills. We additionally reviewed whether the students' previous experience explains the categories, and observed that a mechanistic view of programming was prevailing among the inexperienced users, while experienced students more often stressed algorithmic thinking and logical reasoning.
15+ Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code (Even Without a Computer) According to Code.org, 90 percent of parents in the U.S. want their children to learn computer science—it will be crucial for many jobs in the near future—but only 40 percent of schools teach it. Critics claim that it is mainly the more affluent schools that offer computer science courses, thus denying those who attend poorer schools the chance to learn necessary skills. A focus on STEM is not enough: Code.org also reports that while 70 percent of new STEM jobs are in computing, only 7 percent of STEM graduates are in computer science. In my opinion, parents of every student in every school at every level should demand that all students be taught how to code. With the following resources, you can teach programming to every student and every age. Teaching Coding to the Youngest Students Tynker Games: Use these age-appropriate games to teach your elementary students coding concepts. Teaching Coding to Kids 8 and Up Hopscotch is a free iPad app for upper elementary and above.
Why teach coding in school? Whether you're a technophobe or a geeked-out early adopter, there's no denying that the world is run on computers, and the language of computers is code. It seems only natural that there's a wave of interest in the idea of teaching kids to code -- some say it should be a requirement in every school. I think no one would argue that every kid is cut out to be a programmer, but a basic understanding of code couldn't hurt. In fact, this knowledge could give a leg up in an increasingly technology-centric society. Hopefully this playlist of videos will help you learn more about some of the people and organizations who are working to change the opportunities available for kids to learn code. Video Playlist: Teaching Kids to Code Watch the player below to see the whole playlist, or view it on YouTube. What Most Schools Don't Teach (05:44) This video by Code.org went viral a year ago. More Resources on Teaching Coding Ready to jump in to play with some code in your own classroom? see more see less
Programmering på schemat – nu släpps läromedlet - Gleerups Det blir allt tydligare att programmering lyfts fram som en viktig del för all kunskapsinhämtning i grundskolan. Skolverket har fått uppdraget att ta fram en helt ny digitaliseringsstrategi där också programmering ingår. Därmed kan programmering komma att införas på schemat även i svenska skolan. Nu släpps ett helt nytt läromedel, Programmering för högstadiet, som hjälper eleverna att förstå och använda programkod. – Vi ville skapa ett läromedel som på ett enkelt och lustfyllt sätt hjälper eleverna att förstå och använda programkod. Programmering för högstadiet är en grundbok i programmering för årskurs 7-9 med tillhörande lärarmaterial. – Det finns många fördelar med att använda webbprogrammering i undervisningen. Författarna Mikael Tylmad och Pontus Walck är båda systemadministratörer och har undervisat i programmering på högstadiet och gymnasiet. – Vi har undervisat i programmering för elever sedan 2007, och har hela tiden siktat på att göra inlärningen så rolig som möjligt.
Iclis-Studie zu Computer-Fähigkeiten: Deutschland hinkt hinterher Über ein Jahrzehnt nach dem ersten Pisa-Schock verlieren internationale Schulvergleiche für Deutschland allmählich ihren Schrecken: Die Bundesrepublik landet regelmäßig im Mittelfeld. So auch bei der heute in Brüssel und in Berlin vorgestellten Untersuchung mit dem Namen ICILS (International Computer and Information Literacy Study), die weltweit die Computerfähigkeiten von Schülern untersucht (hier als pdf). Auf der schon aus Pisa vertrauten Punkteskala kommt die Bundesrepublik auf einen Leistungsmittelwert von 523 Punkten. Damit liegt sie im Schnitt der Länder der Europäischen Union (525 Punkte), aber über dem Mittelwert der OECD-Länder (516 Punkten). (Die ganze Liste finden Sie in der Tabelle weiter unten) Ein Drittel der Achtklässler hat höchstens "basale" Kenntnisse "Die Studie zeigt, dass die Mehrzahl unserer Jugendlichen im Umgang mit modernen Computer- und Informationstechniken vertraut ist", kommentierte die Präsidentin der Kultusministerkonferenz Sylvia Löhrmann die Ergebnisse.
4 ways forward-thinking districts are inspiring more students to code How innovative districts are exposing more students to coding and closing the participation gap Recently, President Barack Obama announced his administration’s commitment to provide computer science education for all students. Endorsement by the White House is valuable to those new to introducing computer science (CS) in the classroom, as well as others, like members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, who have championed CS for years. Members of the League, a coalition of 73 of the most forward-thinking U.S. public school districts, have long prioritized computational thinking and CS education for their students. Thirty League districts, representing over one million students, made commitments to the White House to further the President’s proposal. Districts in the League have committed to developing thoughtful, long-term solutions to overcome the obstacles that many populations of students face one of the world’s most important languages. About the Author:
Nobody Wants to Learn How to Program I frequently see a problem when people (especially techies) try to teach programming to someone (especially non-techies). Many programming tutorials begin with basic programming principles: variables, loops, data types. This is both an obvious way to teach programming and almost certainly a wrong way to teach programming. It’s wrong because nobody wants to learn how to program. If you are teaching a class of adults who are paying with their own money for an education, then this is an appropriate and direct way to teach programming. But for the casually interested or schoolchildren with several activities competing for their attention, programming concepts like variables and loops and data types aren’t interesting in themselves. Here are my five pieces of advice to people who want to teach programming or create programming tutorials: 1. But people can feel the limitations that these programs have. 2. 3. I began learning BASIC in the third grade. 4. 5. Enough said.
The Web is quietly creating a generation of miserable kids Children are struggling with low self-esteem, loneliness or deep levels of unhappiness as a result of using the Web, a new study published by a child support group in the UK suggests. ChildLine, a free, private counseling hotline for children and teens up to the age of 19, said it was contacted 35,244 times in the last year by children struggling with how to be happy. In recent years, new problems have emerged in the form of, “cyber-bullying, social media and the desire to copy celebrities as they strive to achieve the ‘perfect’ image” said a spokesperson. “It is clear that the pressure to keep up with friends and have the perfect life online is adding to the sadness that many young people feel on a daily basis,” said Mairead Monds, ChildLine service manager in Northern Ireland. The helpline explained the pressures of modern life were creating a generation of children plagued by low-level mental health problems. Cyber-bullying pursues kids every second of every day.
Never Too Young To Code Kindergartners use Bee-Bots to explore coding and mapping skills at the Cook SchoolPhotos courtesy of Catherine Cook School As with other aspects of tech use in early childhood, deep discussions are underway about the appropriate role coding has in young children’s classrooms—and in the library. Sometimes referred to as the “new literacy” in schools, teaching coding means teaching children the language used to operate tablets, computers, and other devices they interact with every day. Experts say these beginning programming skills teach problem-solving and critical thinking and expose children to the world of computer science. Coding brings young children rich opportunities for language development and the “notion of learning from mistakes,” says Chip Donohue, the dean of distance learning and continuing education at the Erikson Institute in Chicago, a graduate school in child development. “We actually don’t do enough of that with young kids.” When teaching, be active; be social
Teaching kids how to write computer programs, by Marshall Brain by Marshall Brain Quick Intro - If you are looking for a quick and easy way to teach your kid a real programming language, without downloading anything or buying anything, try these Python tutorials. Your kid will be writing and modifying code in just a few minutes. Marshall Brain's quick and easy Python tutorials Let's say that you have children, and you would like to help them learn computer programming at a youngish age. As the father of four kids, I have tried to approach it from several different angles. Let's start with a something important: Every kid is different. The second thing to realize is that real analytical skills often don't start appearing until age 11 or 12 or 13 in many kids, so expecting huge breakthroughs prior to that may be unrealistic. That being said, there are lots of fun things you can try as early as five or six... Games Let's start with a few games. Then there is this game, which actually does a very good job of teaching simple programming skills: Python for Kids
Smart List: 22 Coding and Computer Science Resources - Getting Smart The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there will be 1.4 million computing jobs but only 400,000 computer-science graduates with the skills to fill them. Looking toward a future of work that includes automation, artificial intelligence and programming, there is no better time to introduce coding to your students. Building off of that, here are 22 resources for students and educators: Coding & Computer Science Resources for Schools 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Coding Tools and Toys for Kids 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. There are so many other great educational toys available if you’re doing any last minute shopping or planning for other special occasions in 2019. We’re sure we missed some great resources. For more, see: Disclosure: Tom Vander Ark is an advisor for AI4K12. Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update..