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Snap! (Build Your Own Blocks) - Jens Monig and Brian Harvey
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5 to 12
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Learn to code through drag and drop features with Snap! In addition to the drag and drop technology, Snap! allows users to write scripts to control features of the program. ...more
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Learn to code through drag and drop features with Snap! In addition to the drag and drop technology, Snap! allows users to write scripts to control features of the program. For those familiar with Scratch, reviewed here, Snap! includes features that take it beyond simple drag and drop to make it an excellent application for introducing coding to older students. Visit the example page to view projects designed using Snap! For an even more comprehensive list of examples, visit this collection, put together by the designer of Snap!.
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Share Snap! on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector to provide an overview of the features included then allow students to explore on their own. Save projects to your own computer or create an account to save on the site. Search YouTube for video tutorials on using this program and share with students as they build an understanding of how to use the site. Begin by creating a small project together, then allow students to work individually or in groups to create their design. Streghthen learning by sharing links to student projects on an online bulletin board like Lino, reviewed here. Transform learning by challenging students who are proficient with Snap! to create video tutorials using a tool like Clipchamp, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Code Hunt - Microsoft Research
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4 to 12
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Learn to code while playing Code Hunt. You become the code hunter, and your mission is to discover missing code fragments. Use Java or C+, or both, to progress through ...more
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Learn to code while playing Code Hunt. You become the code hunter, and your mission is to discover missing code fragments. Use Java or C+, or both, to progress through sectors and work your way to learning more complex programming skills. Throughout the game experience, the grading engine analyzes player's code and provides grades for correctness and quality. Go to the Microsoft store to download Code Hunt for free.
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Learning to code is an opportunity to teach students to think and problem solve, and coding is a critical digital literacy skill for the future. Create a recess/lunch time or after school coding club for students to access the site. Challenge students to write stories to accompany each level of code they complete as they play Code Hunt. Provide an environment for students to collaborate to solve the levels such as a collaborative learning center.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) - The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
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K to 12
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ISTE provides a home base and resources for passionate educators, leaders, and experts who are committed to expanding the horizons of education technology. ISTE's YouTube Channel provides...more
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ISTE provides a home base and resources for passionate educators, leaders, and experts who are committed to expanding the horizons of education technology. ISTE's YouTube Channel provides useful and engaging educational resources for tech integration in lessons. Take advantage of these videos to view ISTE conference keynote speakers and learn how to incorporate technology into your classroom through best practices. Topics range from 30 Things You Didn't Know Google Could Do!, Cultivating Digital Age Instructional Leaders, and the Flipped Classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Share with peers for use in planning and professional development sessions. Bookmark and subscribe to ISTE's YouTube channel as a resource for staying current in the latest digital trends in teaching. Use videos during professional development sessions with peers to learn how to incorporate technology into your classrooms. Model how to incorporate digital resources during professional development sessions with peers using information learned from this site. Motivate teachers to become more tech-savvy by finding out what interests them, or what they need to learn more about using Dotstorming, < a href="/single.cfm?id=16997">reviewed here. Dotstorming is a online polling system that also includes a chat box for users add comments. Use Screencast-o-matic, < a href="/single.cfm?id=9564">reviewed here to demonstrate how to use specific technology tools for interested teachers. Use Screencast-o-matic to make a video recording of your computer screen demonstrating different features and implementation of online tools. Make it easy for peers to find all of your screen recordings by uploading them to Padlet, reviewed here. Of course, by sharing them to Padlet you also introduce a new tech tool for them to try! Instead of a one-time professional development session, consider creating an ongoing podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to share new technology tools, provide advice and tips, and answer common questions. The ISTE YouTube channel provides a great starting point for learning and sharing tech tips with peers.
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Free Computer Books - Math Thinking Technologies Inc.
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5 to 12
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On FreeComputerBooks.com find a huge collection of online computer, programming, mathematics, and engineering, technical books, and tutorials to solve your math and computer science...more
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On FreeComputerBooks.com find a huge collection of online computer, programming, mathematics, and engineering, technical books, and tutorials to solve your math and computer science needs. On the homepage, are the latest selected books available. Find books on computer science, computer languages, data bases, electronic engineering, Java, Linux, mathematics, Microsoft, Mobiler computing, networking, software engineering, web design, building Android apps, and programming. Links for Free Pro Magazines, IT certificates, careers, project management, and IT resource material give further information. The information links to other top rated websites.
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Use FreeComputerBooks as the latest information for all of your computer technology classes. Find information on careers for your career day. Let all your techies run free and digest all the latest computer information. For yourself, FreeComputerBooks can inspire and educate advanced techies!Comments
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