Looking forward to it!
Cooking up codes is coming on March 25 at Fort Monmouth Recreation Center. Ages 5-7 will be cooking a Fruit-Kabob by first creating an algorithm, then cooking their recipe. Afterwards, we will get a chance to move onto a laptop computer where we will be working on different coding exercises.
Looking forward to it!
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Lately, I've had the pleasure of infusing technology with coding and also utilizing the Engineering Design Process to a maker space. With inspiration from teacherspayteachers, a workshop on makers space, and imagination; I've incorporated fairy tales and popular literature, making the connection of some of our favorite storybook characters.
Pictured above, students designing a way for Jack from "Jack and the Beanstalk" to get down after the Giant had pulled a "weed" from his garden (the beanstalk). Each group was given different supplies. They went through the Engineering Design Process: 1. Ask 2. Imagine 3. Plan 4. Create 5. Reflect What I noticed immediately was the enthusiasm for the projects. Students were immediately becoming problem-solvers, using specific materials to apply practical applications to a problem. Not only is this linked to NJ Technology Standards, NexGen Science Standards and Common Core, it is just FUN for EVERYONE! Suddenly, engaging discussions were being had amongst the students. Students were using each others strengths, learning to work as a team. I'm looking forward to the other stories! |
Lindsey PietrocolaSince 2010, I've been incorporating technology (in some form or another) into a classroom as a teacher. Archives
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