YouTube, Hour of Code & Legends of Learning – Week 14

 CN Area Elementary Teaching Team:

Week 14 (November 16 – 20)

Tech Help for Teachers. The IT Department has set up an open Zoom time for questions. Here are the dates. Each of these sessions will be open from 3:00 – 4:00. If you need help, please feel like you can reach out to this talented support team for questions. **LINK REMOVED**

Thursday, December 3rd

Thursday, December 17th

Weekly Giggles:                Why did the student eat his homework?
    Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake!

New YouTube Content. I have three new videos out:
1) 3D Print Basics – Part 01 – LINK HERE
2) 3D Print Basics – Part 02 – LINK HERE
3) Code.org [Student] – LINK HERE

Hour of Code. Each year around this time I remind teachers about Hour of Code. Data consistently shows that early exposure to STEM-rich ideas play a major role in the future trajectory of career paths. As we introduce students to STEM-rich learning ideas, we provide them with early opportunities to dream about the future. “Maybe I can become a Computer Programmer. Maybe I will design robots one day. Maybe I will be an Engineering.” When we craft opportunities, we help students form answers to strategic questions. And, we give them more opportunities to dream.
Take a few minutes to watch this video:

Code.org [Clever]

CodeMonkey [Clever]
MakeCode.com

It might feel like you’re pulling away from the “important things,” but trust me; you’re not. Some of your students will pursue career paths that are very needed in America today. There are a shortage of students pursuing STEM careers today. Join me in being a part of the change—let’s make sure that every child has early opportunities to explore advanced ideas.

You do not need to know anything about Computer Programming to share a unit of lessons with your students. THIS VIDEO will show you how to share a unit of coding lessons with your students.

Link to original quote HERE.

Legends of Learning. I cannot set up your accounts for you, unfortunately. I wish I could. Feel free to find some cool content in there (Math and Science). Determine if you want teaching content or data-rich content (practice). Then drop in some activities and let the kids go. It is a game-rich learning space. The kids will get captivated by the achievement, movement, and sound. It may motivate them to answer more questions—and learn more content. For this year, we have a free upgraded account. See student video HERE.

Kindly,

Melissa Culver