View Workshop: Coding? Yes, but how do I get started?

Workshop NameCoding? Yes, but how do I get started?
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Workshop Short DescTeachers know that teaching coding is important, but have trouble getting started. This workshop will solve that problem.
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School Year2024-2025
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Category517 - Model Schools
SubcategoryCurric: Effective Use of Technology
Provider517 - Model Schools
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Duration6 Hours
LevelSED CODES 1,2,3,4
Total Workshop Days1.0
Credit Hours5.50
Days To Bill1.0
Participants Must Attend All DaysNo
District Always Pays Participant FeeYes
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Workshop Full DescThis workshop equips K-12 teachers with the tools and knowledge to introduce coding concepts in a fun and engaging way, regardless of their previous coding experience.

Why Coding Matters for Kids:

Develops Problem-Solving Skills: Coding requires breaking down problems into steps, a crucial skill for tackling challenges in all areas of life.
Boosts Creativity: Children use code to build new things, fostering imagination and innovative thinking.
Sharpens Critical Thinking: Coding helps kids analyze situations, identify errors, and develop effective solutions.
Enhances Collaboration: Many coding projects benefit from teamwork and communication.
Future-Proofs Learning: Coding skills are becoming increasingly valuable across various career paths.

This workshop will delve into:

Age-appropriate coding platforms and resources: Explore beginner-friendly tools designed to ignite young minds.
Integrating coding into your curriculum: Discover creative ways to incorporate coding concepts into different subjects.
Engaging activities and lesson plans: Learn interactive exercises to make coding fun and accessible for all students.
Assessment strategies: Gain insights on evaluating coding proficiency in young learners.
Join us and empower your students to become the creators of tomorrow's technology!
Workshop AudienceAll K-12 teachers
Workshop PrerequisitesBasic understanding of computers
Workshop ObjectivesExplain the importance of coding education for K-12 students.
Identify age-appropriate coding platforms and resources for their specific grade levels.
Develop lesson plans that integrate basic coding concepts into various subjects.
Design engaging coding activities that promote problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.
Assessment of LearningEvaluations and questioning for understanding
Workshop Topics, Concepts & ResourcesWorkshop will you Scratch (Scratch.mit.edu) blockley and some simple syntax coding.
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Submitted For Approval05/14/2024
Approved05/14/2024
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CTLE EligibleYes
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Workshop Id2756
Added ByRick Weinberg
BocesCattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
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Entry Date04/08/2024 14:46:13
Last Modified Date05/14/2024 13:49:56

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