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techrepublic This device is unable to play the requested video. On a typical day, the largest portion of developers (37%) spend only 2-4 hours programming, according to a Tuesday report from ActiveState. Of the 1,400 developers and IT professionals surveyed, 14% said they spend one hour per day programming, 31% spend 5-7 hours, and 19% spend 8+ hours doing coding work daily. When starting new software projects, 26% of developers surveyed said they start a new project quarterly, the report found. Introducing Tinkercad Lesson Plans Today, we’re excited to announce a new section of the Tinkercad website dedicated to providing free, standards-aligned lesson plans that have been shaped and vetted by educators just like you. Instruction has always been a cornerstone of Tinkercad. From the moment a student signs on, our self-paced, interactive guides make it easy for them to get started in 3D design.

15 top BBC micro:bit projects Since 2012, the Raspberry Pi has been the go-to device for computer hobbyists and tech enthusiasts, but it isn't the only product available. The BBC has one of its own - micro:bit - which offers another way of introducing children to the world of coding. It provides a flexible way to design and build projects that let imaginations run wild.

Important Skills Kids Learn Through Coding Coding is the future. I’m an instructional technology coordinator for Newton County Schools in Covington, Georgia, and I strongly believe in teaching our students the power of coding. Pretty much everything that kids touch involves coding these days—their remote controls, TVs, phones, watches—we are a technological society, and it’s only going to increase in the future.

The Guided Mission NGSSMS-ETS1-4Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved. CSTA2-AP-11 6-8Create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values.2-AP-14 6-8Create procedures with parameters to organize code and make it easier to reuse.2-AP-19 6-8Document programs in order to make them easier to follow, test, and debug. Common CoreCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.4Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and area of a circle. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Classic Mac Introduction Create your own Classic Mac that moves around your desk! Download the template, cut it out, and add electronics. It's like 1984 all over again, but in a good way! 9 Reasons Why Kids & Teens Should Learn to Code Over the last few years, you might have asked yourself at least once, “What’s with all the hype about getting kids into coding?” I hear you! But first, let me say it’s not just hype. But even before that, let's define some things. Coding for Kids Definition Intro to CS A 14 week Introduction to Computer Science course. This course is targeted to middle school grades 6-8 (ages 11-14 years). It is also written for teachers who may not have a Computer Science background, or who may be teaching an “Intro to Computer Science” course for the first time.

Circuit Sketchbook The Circuit Sticker Sketchbook Learn the basics of circuits and electronics with our interactive sketchbook, written by our inventor, Jie Qi. This book includes 5 project templates, including simple circuit, parallel circuit, DIY switch, blinking slide switch, DIY pressure sensor. The Circuit Sticker Sketchbook is made available under a CC BY-SA-4.0 license. This means you are free to download, copy, print, translate, and remix elements of the book. Teach Your Students to Code and Why It Helps Children are our future. Technology is our future. Prepare tomorrow’s workforce by teaching your students how to code today. Coding, programming and web development are not only highly useful skills to teach our kids, but also leads them down the path of successful problem-solving and communication skills, all while still allowing them to be creative.

ScratchX What is ScratchX? ScratchX is a platform that enables people to test experimental functionality built by developers for the visual programming language Scratch. What's the difference between Scratch and ScratchX? Scratch is a programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Paper Circuit Pin Introduction This quick craft project shows you how to create a circuit using copper tape instead of wire to light up an LED and make a wearable piece of e-craft art. Build the circuit on a cardstock template, attach a design printed on vellum to diffuse the LED’s light and use a binder clip to turn the circuit on and off. Download printable templates for the base card design and different overlay designs or design your own circuit using these instructions as a guideline.