Coding is everywhere, and children should learn the basic concepts of programming as early as possible. “The term coding originally applied to the act of creating in complex coding languages, but it is now also used to describe the creation of a sequence of instructions with tools basic enough for …
Contrary to popular belief, literacy is not just the ability to read and write. It’s also about possessing the competence or knowledge in a certain area. Some of the strategies used to teach children to become literate include: “the writing process, recalling, summarizing and sequencing, using illustrative and descriptive language, …
During the time students are away from physical classrooms Athletes for Computer Science is bringing the virtual Live interactive classroom “Code with an Athlete” to them at home. Who: Students of All Ages; Parents & Teachers – You’re Welcomed to attend as well What: Live interactive fun computer science training hosted by the Executive …
Wondering how to add and “lock” costumes to your sprite, keeping the costumes from “separating” from the sprite when it moves? Here’s how:1) Choose your sprite (ex: girl)2) Choose your costumes (ex: dress, glasses, etc.)3) Click on your sprite to highlight it4) Add code blocks to your sprite by dragging …
The code in this program will run forever until you force it to stop by clicking on the red stop sign, which breaks the loop.
Here’s a brief introduction to Scratch, a free online programming software which is a great tool to get started with coding! Terms you’ll need to know:1) stage: where you can preview and test your project2) block palette: contains all potential instruction blocks (colored sections contain their own unique sets of …
What is Makey Makey? It’s a simple invention kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. Gallery Guides Resources Music Examples
There’s another use for your kids’ Texas Instruments graphing calculator…they can learn how to code with it. Take STEM activities to the next level! Products available are: TI-Innovator Hub (enables students to learn basic coding and design, use those skills to program and build working solutions, and connect STEM concepts) TI-Innovator …
Girls are learning how to code using SmartGurlz, a robot and doll all wrapped up in one. There are 5 different SmartGurlz to choose from: Jen, Maria, Zara, Jun and Emma. Each doll has their own unique story and personality, hobbies and interests, teaching their own STEM-related story. (STEM = …
Root is a hexagonal droid that has downward-facing scanners, magnetic wheels, touch-reactive panels, lights, motion sensors and a pen-grabbing hole in the center of its body. Kids first learn how to draw simple lines with Root and progress to snowflake-like mathematical patterns (fractals). Learn more…
