A 21st Century Skill
Computer science is…
- a theory and practice that allows you to program a computer to do what you want it to
- a tool that helps you tell a story or make something happen with technology
- a discipline that emphasizes persistence in problem solving — a skill that is applicable across disciplines, driving job growth and innovation across all sectors of the workforce
- a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume
Computer science is not…
- learning how to type
- learning to use word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software
- learning how to build or repair computers
- playing video games
At third grade, students learn how to use Scratch to tell stories. Check out some of their cool stories by clicking on a child’s room number, look for his/her name, and then check out his/her project link! Once you get to Scratch, click on the green flag to run the code. Please remember this is a beginner’s coding class, and students are learning at different levels.
Students take coding to another level. These students independently created their own accounts, made their own stories and/or designs using Scratch at home! Congratulations to our awesome future Computer Scientists! This gives me such pride knowing that students are becoming independent learners, and want to do more than I can offer in the short amount of time I see them! Alrighty! Love it!
Click here to see coding work @HOME!
These are just a few exemplars from third grade students.
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/78766314/
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/78766334/
https://scratch.mit.edu/users/cs74339/projects/
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/78773862/
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