Using Grok Learning You need a subscription for this.... Using CodeAcademy Free.... but not as "fun" for Primary students Using KhanAcademy Free - but limited Teacher monitoring Code.org Teacher creates student lists (first last name, year group) in classes - called "Sections" in Code.org. There is option for junior to create the user and assign passwords (optionally - although not recommended for Primary - students register themselves using school email and then enter the Section "CODE" they have been allocated.) Teachers allocate "Courses" to each Section. These course will depend on Grade of class and time available to complete. Typical one for Year 6 is the Express Course Students are then enter the Section CODE, and select their User Name, and enter the given passwords created by Teacher. Teacher can Monitor the Progress of the Students. Hour of Code: In addition to Computer Science Fundamentals - ExpressComputer Science Fundamentals Express is a 30+ hour course designed for 9-18 year old students (with an option for pre-readers). It can be taught once a week in a tech class or an after school club, integrated as a unit in a longer technology class, or used as an intro unit in a computer science class. Students learn to create computer programs that will help them learn to collaborate with others, develop problem-solving skills, and persist through difficult tasks. They will study programming concepts, computational thinking, digital citizenship, and develop interactive games or stories they can share.  The course teaches the foundational concepts of programming using drag and drop blocks rather than a programming language such as JavaScript or Python. Blocks are an easier way to get started and many top Universities today begin their classes with block based programming. The Express Course combines the concepts taught in our elementary school courses in an accelerated fashion designed for older students. |
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