Coding and Robotics are two seemingly scary things when being asked to incorporate them
into your classroom, but with the right resources they aren’t so scary after all. Coding is defined as
a precise set of instructions that a computer can understand, almost like a recipe for computers to follow.
Coding is also misunderstood as being a part of science only. Coding can actually be
Coding is also misunderstood as being a part of science only. Coding can actually be
cross-curricular and be used in math, science, and even English. It allows students to be hands-on,
experience a growth mindset, to collaborate, to improve their confidence with technology, learn
experience a growth mindset, to collaborate, to improve their confidence with technology, learn
to persist, and learn that failure is a part of the process. Educators can take free coding courses through
code.org. That’s right, FREE! The courses take 6-8 hours to complete and are perfect for getting anyone
started with Coding in their classroom.
code.org. That’s right, FREE! The courses take 6-8 hours to complete and are perfect for getting anyone
started with Coding in their classroom.
Robotics can go hand-in-hand with coding in the classroom. Students are able to use their
new coding skills to work with robots and create code for moving those robots. Coding and
Robotics challenges students to think analytically and call on their problem-solving skills to embrace
failures and persist through any challenges they may face. Students also learn how to ask good questions,
which will help them within Coding and Robotics but also with their other day to day school lives.
failures and persist through any challenges they may face. Students also learn how to ask good questions,
which will help them within Coding and Robotics but also with their other day to day school lives.
Hour of Code is now a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org
that introduces millions of students to computer science and computer programming. Students are
subject to a one-hour intro on these two subjects. Hour of Code really gets students and teachers
thinking about coding and robotics and how it could work within their classrooms. Students that
subject to a one-hour intro on these two subjects. Hour of Code really gets students and teachers
thinking about coding and robotics and how it could work within their classrooms. Students that
have never even heard of the two programs could gain interest in a career in coding, robotics,
and other computer science/programming jobs. If you are looking to amplify your STEM/STEAM block
within your classroom, adding coding and robotics can do the trick! Your students will love
within your classroom, adding coding and robotics can do the trick! Your students will love
it and will grow so much as learners in the 21st century classroom!
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