TF Digital Tech Literacy: CODE.ORG

Introduction

Digital Literacy Class: We are going to learn about so many incredible ways to be creative, collaborative, and to communicate. We will focus on computer skills and applications. Some topics you already know about, and you will know better, and other topics and applications will be new to you! Either way, we will work together to find the ones you are able to use best. This class consists of Project-Based-Learning. You will be given plenty of time to learn the skills and applications that you will use for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy the material we will cover. - Mr. S

Friday, December 5, 2014

CODE.ORG - HOUR OF CODE DAY 2

All Crossroads@Meade Students:

I am taking some personal time to spend with my family. Please follow all directions from the substitute and work on following items in class today. THIS IS NOT A FREE DAY TO MESS AROUND! Make sure you are completing work as assigned. Your technology packet, questions & responses, and your letter to the editor are due by Friday, December 12th at 3pm for credit. No late entries will be accepted.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR WORK!

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online. Students will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming. Students will also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to code and how it can provide equity in our society.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!

STEP 1: GOOGLE+ COMMENT WITH SUBSTANCE

You May Watch Individually Or As A Class At The Teacher's Discretion.

Students will start by watching the video "Code Stars" (Click Here) and then open your Google+. You need to go to the Crossroads 2014-2015 Community Page and look for a posting that says "CODE STARS". Post a 3-4 Sentence COMMENT about the video. Your post should explain how you could use programming in your future career, and tell me about a specific project you are interested in working on for extra credit. Are you interested in creating a game, doing graphic animation, working on an application (IPhone/Android/Windows), or something else. Explain in your post what idea you have and why it interests you! If the substitute teacher wants to lead a discussion about different projects or your coding interests, let them!

STEP 2: Complete Your Code.Org "Hour Of Code" Program

Students will sign into their CODE.ORG account with their classroom GMAIL Address and the password they created on Wednesday. Students will continue to work on the programming levels in order on their individual lesson page. They can use headphones for watching the training videos only! NO MUSIC OR OTHER VIDEOS ALLOWED!

STEP 3: Go Beyond the "Hour Of Code" Program

Once they have completed the Hour of Code (20 Levels), students will click the link below to the Code.Org Intro Course while logged into CODE.ORG. Students will begin to complete levels for this course. They only need to view the videos during "UNPLUGGED" Lessons. I will be able to track their progress while they work. If there are any questions, a student should first try to ask for PEER HELP! PEER MENTORING is a Key Component of this class. If they need to email me at hscribnercaa@gmail.com, they are allowed too!

CLICK HERE FOR A SPECIAL VIDEO MESSAGE

There is a prize for anyone who completes the entire INTRO COURSE (ALL LEVELS)!

CODE.ORG INTRO COURSE LINK (CLICK HERE)

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

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Overall Academic Class Standards

SELF-ASSESSMENTS

Student Self-Assessments refer to training students to evaluate themselves, and their work, for the purpose of improving outcomes. To become capable evaluators of their work, students must have:

- a clear target (goal)

- the opportunity to help create definitions of the quality of work.

- the opportunity to correct, or self-adjust, their work before turning it in.

Students are also prompted to reflect and evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement. These skills will allow for planning, improvement, goal-setting, and reflection. Emphasis will be placed on integration of previous learning across the school curriculum.

ISTE 2. Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others:

a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media

b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

3. Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information:

a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry

b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

General Computer-Based / Project Based Classroom Standards Met:

PA Common Core 8.5.6-8G: Integrate visual information (e.G. charts, graphs, maps, video, etc.) with other information in print or digital format.

ISTE 3.3A: Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information, and other resources, for intellectual and other pursuits.

ISTE 3.3D: Students build knowledge by actively exploring real world issues and problems, developing ideas, and pursuing answers and solutions.

CSTA Collaboration 1: Apply productivity/multimedia tools, and peripherals, to a group collaboration and support learning throughout the curriculum.

CSTA CPP1: Use advanced tools to create digital artifacts.

PA CEW Standards Met

PA 13.1.8A Career Awareness and Preparation

Relate careers to individual interest, abilities, and aptitudes.

PA 13.1.8G Create an individualized career plan including, but not limited to Assessments, Career Goals, individual interests and abilities, and Training/Education requirements.

TF Digital Tech Literacy