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lisacetroni

The Flipped Classroom ... Think about it! - 34 views

For me, the BROADER definition of the Flipped Classroom doesn't need to involve technology at all. I think it's about a shift in the role of the teacher and the student. So maybe it's the "Shifte...

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started by lisacetroni on 08 Nov 11 8 follow-ups, last by lisacetroni on 11 Nov 11
Michele Mathieson

Is Coding the New Literacy? | Mother Jones - 1 views

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shared by Michele Mathieson on 28 Jun 14 - No Cached
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  • the greatest contribution the young programmers bring isn't the software they write. It's the way they think. It's a principle called "computational thinking,"
  • Michele Mathieson on 28 Jun 14
     
    Great article that explains why we should be teaching computational thinking and coding. 
  • zminster on 02 Oct 14
     
    Probably the most succinct explanation - and one of the most cogent metaphors - for why the computer coding initiative is so important!
lisacetroni

OPINION: Learning to Code Isn't Enough | EdSurge News - 4 views

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Coding Computational Thinking

shared by lisacetroni on 02 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • lisacetroni on 02 Sep 13
     
    This article presents a broader picture of coding that includes computational thinking (CT) especially at the elementary level. It is helping me as I am constructing my own understanding of coding , CT and their applicability.
  • Michele Mathieson on 02 Sep 13
     
    This article made me research more on Computational Thinking. Here is a site that can give you examples of how this might look in your classroom. Check out CT Models in the K-12 curriculum. http://www.google.com/edu/computational-thinking/
Michele Mathieson

7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills | Edutopia - 1 views

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  • Andrea Corbin on 28 Oct 13
     
    The article says coding is "thinking and planning in order to make things happen"...the link for the quotes from the country's leaders (Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Sheryl Sandberg, etc.) all reference "learning how to write a computer program" I wonder if computer programming will be part of the Middle or High School curriculum eventually.
Michele Mathieson

ALA | AASL Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning - 1 views

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shared by Michele Mathieson on 17 Sep 11 - Cached
  • Michele Mathieson on 17 Sep 11
     
    Tagxedo, edistorm, kerpoof, and more. Check out Dipity for creating timelines. Fun, creative websites we could be using. Think about using the websites both on the iPad, but also in the computer labs.
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  • lisacetroni on 19 Sep 11
     
    Thanks for the reminder about websites and the computer lab. I'm feeling like I need to carve out some time to read and explore.
  • Pamela Grosch on 11 Oct 11
     
    It took a little scrolling and clicking, but I found some great resources for activities on this website. Definitely worh a look!
  • Laura Doherty on 11 Oct 11
     
    Pam, did you see the Exploratorium website? Cool!
lisacetroni

How Online Innovators Are Disrupting Education - Jason Orgill and Douglas Hervey - Harv... - 0 views

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  • But Khan goes beyond the computer and customized feedback. It emphasizes critical thinking and idea creation, where real learning occurs, and downplays rote lecture learning. Active problem solving makes learning much more fun and engaging for students. As The Economist notes, students at institutions like Khan can huddle together and solve math problems around their laptops as if they were trading baseball cards or marbles.
  • . The real problem lies in the effects standardized education has had on a student's internal and external motivation
  • Students display much more enthusiasm when they can self-direct their learning paths
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  • The Sloan study indicated that the best teaching often occurs under a blended model of online learning coupled with real face time
  • A blended approach combines the socialization opportunities the classroom provides with the enhanced active learning features that online learning offers
lisacetroni

Coding for Kindergarteners | Edutopia - 4 views

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Coding and Computational Thinking

shared by lisacetroni on 08 Jul 14 - No Cached
  • lisacetroni on 08 Jul 14
     
    Scroll down to the Practical Tips for the Early Grades section. There are some interesting thoughts about various modes of exploration and learning from independent to pairs and groups. The list of seven skills that support pre-reading is helpful as we explain to others the benefits of coding for pre-readers and beginning readers.
  • Andrew Brennan on 21 Jul 14
     
    This is a really useful article and worth a read.
  • Amy Taylor on 27 Jul 14
     
    Interesting! I know we use Kodable and Beebot with our students but I hadn't seen the LEGO version. Having 2 boys who love LEGOs I decided to put it on my iPad and see what they thought. They both really enjoyed to robot and making him move around. To me it got hard faster than Kodable but honestly they didn't seem to mind. (and it didn't seem hard for them just me. :) It may be a thought to have another coding program to put in Kindergarteners hands.
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