MAKE CODING OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM ALL GRADE LEVELS
ABSTRACT
Furthermore,
this is no surprise as great minds think alike in terms of education. It has
been awhile since one took the time to take on such a task however, yours truly
will divulge ones opinion on the coding software and whether or not the author
thinks it will be beneficial to students as a whole. Keeping students
interested in such a complex form of learning is key and this website makes it
quite easy to do so. . Here’s a question
that all should consider outside humorous aspirations. If all states support
computer science why isn’t it a major part of the federal academic curriculum
common core to be specific? Furthermore, there is even a S.T.E.M. component
included in the 7-13 year olds, and as students start to improve the concept of
HTML, web development Java etc.
INTRODUCTION
Yours
truly mentioned an idea of how to prepare students for the assimilation of
artificial intelligence in modern society.
As one started to conduct research the author discovered there are some
websites in existence which can prove quite helpful in assisting students with
the aforementioned. Furthermore, this is no surprise as great minds think alike
in terms of education.
It
has been awhile since one took the time to take on such a task however, yours
truly will divulge ones opinion on the coding software available today and
whether or not the author thinks it will be beneficial to students as a whole. By
the admittance of the author it is a broad task however, through ones own
perspective such a review will be helpful to all educators and parents alike.
Keep in mind, this is the opinion of the author and shouldn’t be viewed as
etched in stone.
The
first is known as code monkey one finds the name bordering on political
correctness in this day and age. But I digress; the topic at hand deals with
the programs compatibility and the ability of students to grasp the subject matter.
In addition, the ease an educator or school can apply the program to their
mission statement and pedagogical practice. Furthermore, based on a schools philosophy is
it compatible with the aforementioned. To
date the following sites were visited (www.codemonkey.com)
(www.tynker.com) (www.root.irobot.com) and (Code.org).
One will review the following websites to see how they are compatible with the
classroom in addition to recommending them to be used in the home. Another
element that stands out to the author is what one would deem as the mission
statement; “Every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn
computer science.”
CODE
MONKEY
When
signs up with this website it asks whether you want to sign up as a parent
administrator or educator. Yours truly questions this practice because teachers
are also parents as well. The author asks the question does it matter and what
significant role does the question play introducing students to the concept of
coding. No matter the category chosen each has children and wants what’s best
for them in terms of having a good life.
One
benefit that the author finds truly beneficial is font size. Quite easy to read
and has an animated theme. Keeping
students interested in such a complex form of learning is key and this website
makes it quite easy to do so. In addition, code monkey also covers the k-8
curriculum however, yours truly feels it should cover the whole curriculum. The
school system covers k-12. In order for students to understand the concept of
artificial intelligence mastery must cover the entire spectrum. Perhaps a team
based approach with students as they enter high school would be a great way to
utilize what they have learned so far.
The
author’s point of view is not cast a negative light on the aforementioned
website. Look at it from this perspective, an expansion of clientele and
educational influence. Furthermore equipping our children with a necessary
skill as the world becomes more electronically driven. Further investigation of
code monkey options of different links that allows one to track the progress of
students, and give educators the option of being able to see how the lessons
apply to the common core curriculum. A necessary component in following
federally mandated standards.
As
soon as one signed on to this website the author is immediately impressed. One
thinks that as an individual signing on to this website the aforementioned
sentence will become self-explanatory. Tynker is an explosion of color and
variety. In addition, it offers a free e-book from the author’s perspective a
brilliant marketing move from the standpoint of promoting business.
As
one began to explore further is the site contains a lot of options as it
relates to coding. There are a number of different programs the user has to
choose from based on the age of the child and pricing plans. In addition,
Tynker is endorsed by a number of different corporations that specialize in
child content. Furthermore, at the top of the site there is an option of the
following; parents, educators, or camps. As one mentioned earlier it’s
redundant to even list them in such a way because everyone has children and
wants the best for them so one feels this is not a necessary listing. Again,
this is just the opinion of the author and is not to be taken personal.
With
that being said Tynker offers over 40 different programming courses across a
variety of different devices being used today, so there is a strong possibility
that an educator can find one that coincides with the level of your student. Also,
the options aforementioned comes standard with any plan chosen according to
ones financial budget.
As
far as the age range Tynker offers from the age range 5-13 and above. A
necessary move and as one stated before brilliant marketing strategy, the wider
the age range the more in demand consumers will utilize the website to meet their
teaching and learning needs. The author was truly impressed with the layout of
the modules and how they are scaffold across the aforementioned age ranges.
Furthermore, there is even a S.T.E.M. component included in the 7-13 year olds,
and as students start to improve the concept of HTML, web development Java
etc. For each of its available programs
Tynker offers a brief look so one can determine whether or not it is a program
that one would want to spend their hard money on as a parent, educator etc.
CODE.ORG
From
the author’s standpoint this is the most comprehensive website on coding one
has ever seen. This website is the
pinnacle of creativity and programming. As with the other aforementioned websites
one has a wide variety of options available as it pertains to coding. What
particularly stands out is the fact that Code has celebrities as a part of and
promoting their promoting. In addition, the website has what I aforementioned
programming that covers all three major stages of free public education;
elementary, middle, and high school. Furthermore, upon closer examination it is
one notices that this website is equipped with the educational content designed
to teach all ages about coding. In other words, one does not have to attend an
academic establishment to learn but can do so in the comfort of their own home.
Another
element that stands out to the author is what one would deem as the mission
statement; “Every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn
computer science.” Code displays results and reaction between them and their
clientele. Yours truly believes it is a brilliant way to market their services
as results and customer testimony has always trumped any and all marketing and
media advertisement. Nothing is better than word of mouth and customer testimonial
hands down.
The
setup or links of code.org is quite unique as it is listed as follows;
students, educators, hours of code, and get involved. Here’s a question that all should consider
outside humorous aspirations. If all states support computer science why isn’t
it a major part of the federal academic curriculum common core to be specific?
But I digress code.org is trying to bring the importance of computer programming
as a topic of major importance.
The
author was pleasantly surprised with the fact this website takes a retroactive
approach in making those visiting the site about the importance of learning
more about computer programming. When one clicked on the first link the options
available through what’s known as a course catalogue. Furthermore, there is a
link giving you the option of creating through a number of different avenues,
the options are as listed as such; learn, teach, projects, and stats. Overall,
code.org is well organized with a plethora of information on coding.
Yours
truly watched the introductory video about the website and all that they have
to offer. One was very impressed with the small device or robot. Root breaks
down what their site and one impressed with the little robot and its many
functions. They innovated the challenge of coding and programming by
approaching it from a different perspective. As with the other aforementioned websites
it offers multiple levels of coding. In addition, root offers three different
levels of coding listing the skills learned when utilizing each level. Furthermore, the author clicked on the root
academy link and noticed a part of the website which covers K-12 learning for
all students.
To
elaborate further the link root academy lists 4 possibilities sure to impress
the users and adults alike in helping children from all ages become more
comfortable with coding. Technical support is virtually easy to get a hold off.
This link lists a number of common questions in terms of trouble-shooting and
also has an available link where one can chat or get a more personal answer to
any problems with the equipment and app connection.
One
was truly impressed by the number of learning principles listed at the bottom
of the root academy page. A brief
description is available about each as yours truly was able to see what how
they relate to using the robot system, also the purpose and meaning behind the
corporations product. Furthermore, as far as pricing goes based on ones budget
the root equipment and system is very much affordable to all. There are
different packages to choose from and as one would expect the larger packages
come with a little more.
CONCLUSION
In
conclusion, as educators and parents alike we need to take into consideration
the need to alter the national curriculum to meet the demand of our ever
changing society. Coding along with programming, one feels is just one of the
major changes needed to be apart of the curriculum in order to bring our
children up to speed in an ever-changing world. The aforementioned websites are
just one of many on the programs available out there. Furthermore to get a
review on some coding sites not covered by the author; www.edutechpost.com/coding-for-kids. On the aforementioned website one can check out a list of other websites and see which one is best suited for you as a parent or an educator according to your preferences and your budget.
Yours truly reviewed the following; code monkey, tykner, code.org and root.irobot and gave the ones opinion on the websites and programming as it relates to teaching children about coding. Each site presented a different and innovative way to teach children about coding while making it fun. In addition, the pricing of each website varies so according to ones budget you can select one that’s within your salary scale.
REFERENCES
www.codemonkey.com
www.tynker.com
www.root.irobot.com
www.code.org
www.edutechpost.com/coding-for-kids
ADDITIONAL READING
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