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How and Why to Teach Your Kids to Code Atlantis Remixed Transformational play involves the use of virtual worlds to help people learn and grow in a context where they can fail safely. Theory At its core, transformational play is a learning and empowerment philosophy that is grounded in the belief that each one of us is capable of, wants to, and deserves to achieve, great things. Unlike any other form of curriculum, these games offer entire worlds in which learners are central, important participants; a place where the actions of a ten-year old can have significant impact on the world; and a place in which what you know is directly related to what you are able to do and, ultimately, who you become. The theory highlights relations among the three interconnected elements of person with intentionality, content with legitimacy, and context with consequentiality. Research Manuscript (PDF) Teacher Manuscript (PDF) Engine Key features of the 3D engine include: Key features of the facilitator dashboard include: Key Game Mechanics: Projects The Doctors Cure

Gamestar Mechanic ages 7-14 years CheckiO CS Fundamentals for grades K-5 Our Computer Science Fundamentals courses have about 15 lessons that may be implemented as one unit or over the course of a semester. Students create computer programs that will help them learn to collaborate with others, develop problem-solving skills, and persist through difficult tasks. They will study programming concepts, computational thinking, digital citizenship, and develop interactive games or stories they can share. If you like teaching CS Fundamentals, invite other teachers by sharing this handout. Our curriculum aligns to the newly revised 2017 CSTA standards and is available at no cost for anyone, anywhere to teach. No worries! For students new to computer science, each course begins with a grade-appropriate entry point and structured ramp-up of concepts. If you've been teaching Courses 1-4 and want to know how to transition to teaching Courses A-F, check out our Transition Guide. Recommended for Kindergarten (Supports pre-readers) Recommended for 2nd grade

Kidsruby.com Drawing with Ozobot | Ozobot Ozobot won’t move until at least one of the five bottom sensors sees a color. For instance Ozobot will just patiently sit, wait and blink when placed on a white sheet of paper. Place Ozobot on a dark area, like a wood desk or a black kitchen counter and Ozobot will immediately begin exploring and searching for the next adventure. Tip: Ozobot is Completely obsessed with finding a path and won't hesitate to jump off your dark desk. Drawing a perfect path.

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Hopscotch, Programming Designed for Everyone: coding for kids Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi Podcast Interview with Kara Swisher It’s easy to mistake computer science for programming, and Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi says that even the kids who will never work for Google or Microsoft should be educated in digital literacy. Partovi joined Re/code Executive Editor Kara Swisher on the latest episode of “Re/code Decode,” where he argued that we should start imparting the basics of computer science to kids in elementary school. “We don’t teach biology or chemistry to kids because they’re going to become surgeons or chemists,” Partovi said. “We teach them about photosynthesis and that water is H2O, or how lightbulbs work, just to understand the world around us. You don’t use any of it, but you do on a day-to-day basis use public-key encryption, and the average American has absolutely no idea what that is.” Vjeran Pavic for Re/code He explained that reforming education to introduce digital concepts has been, unsurprisingly, easier said than done.

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