Gold Code.org: Introduction
Introduction
Learning to code is not just for geeks! Coding is a way for you to design, create, and express yourself while solving problems, creating games, and having fun. There are many opportunities in the field of computer science that students can consider when looking at careers. Website design, app creation, business management, and many other fields have jobs that require some understanding of computer code. So what are you waiting for? Let’s have some fun and crack the code!
learning objectives
I can:
- Practice basic coding skills using the resources provided.
Play the video below as an overview to the Hour of Code. Are you excited to learn about the Hour of Code?
The Hour of Code is Here (2:22 min.)
Competencies and Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
4. Innovative Designer
a. Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems
d. Exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance and the capacity to work with open-ended problems
5. Computational Thinker
c. Break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving
d. Understands how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions
Websites and Documents
Websites
Videos from Outside Sources
21t4s Quizzes