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Why All Students Should Learn How to Code in Elementary School - Catapult Learning - 0 views

  • s a skill set that students could use for a future career in a world that has a shortage of skilled coders and programmers,
  • Coding is especially beneficial to students who are struggling with reading and math.
  • reate digital media and share it with others instead of just being consumers of digital media.
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  • Math concepts such as variables and conditions Logic such as sequencing as well as cause and effect Techniques for solving problems Project design such as the importance of breaking down big ideas to specific tasks Benefits of collaboration and techniques for communicating ideas Ability to take criticism as well as identify and fix errors Perseverance in the face of difficulty
  • incorporating coding helps students gain skills such as sequencing, problem solving, math concepts, as well as perseverance so that they will become better readers, writers, and mathematicians. I believe that making the time during the school day will prove beneficial for all students.
  • Coding is much more visual in the 21st century
  • Resnick, M. (2013). Learn to code, code to learn. EdSurge, May 2013. Retrieved from, https://www.edsurge.com/news/2013-05-08-learn-to-code-code-to-learn Resnick, M., & Siegel, D. (2015). A different approach to coding. Bright/Medium. Retrieved from, https://medium.com/bright/a-different-approach-to-coding-d679b06d83a#.7rk06vjmg
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    This site provide benefits to coding and what our students can learn within the content while coding. Great resource for trying to get teachers on board.
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"How Can I Coach a Resistant Teacher?" (Part 1) - The Art of Coaching Teachers - Educat... - 0 views

  • Resistant means "refusing to accept new ideas or changes." This label carries a layer of judgment that may prevent us from trying to understand our coachee's reality, dilemmas, competing commitments, or even aspirations.
  • Inquiry is an ongoing process of asking questions and examining evidence in order to improve our practice.
  • What might be underneath the resistance I'm feeling?
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  • How safe does she feel to discuss weaknesses in her practice?
  • Above all else, approach your coachee with humility.
  • When I arrive at coaching with equal parts humility and confidence in what I have to offer, I inevitably can see past "resistance" to the person in front of me - with her own unique story, values, and capacities to build from.
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    Steps and ideas to help teachers work with other teachers that are resistant to change.
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