Using Google Classroom to Teach Coding and Programming
In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at how general education teachers can infuse Coding and Programming lessons into their curriculum and package them neatly to be distributed through Google Classroom.
As educators across the world celebrate Computer Science Education Week, it’s important to remember that STEM education, Coding, and Programming are to be explored more than just during the Hour of Code.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Three simple projects that you can bring to your classroom
- Anyone can Learn Arduino and Breadboarding: Using TinkerCAD’s tutorials and virtual breadboarding.
- Modeling the Digestive System with Scratch and Makey Makey https://twitter.com/MsKellyKnight/status/938094787772801029
- Kano Street Art – https://hoc.kano.me/coding-challenges/training
- How do we take the fear out of infusing STEM lessons in the general classrooms
- How can you wrap up your STEM lesson and distribute resources to your students through Google Classroom and Google Sites
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Question: In what ways can you use Google Classroom to bring STEM subjects to your students?
Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- https://www.tinkercad.com
- https://scratch.mit.edu/
- https://scratch.mit.edu/tips
- https://www.code.org/learn
- http://classroom.shellyfryer.com/workshops/scratchjr
- https://makecode.com/
- https://hoc.kano.me/coding-challenges/training
- http://sde.ok.gov/sde/instructional-technology-pd
- http://wiki.wesfryer.com/Home/handouts/scratch
- https://makeymakey.com/apps
- https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/2530241
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- As Google Classroom and Google Sites become increasingly popular and essential, it’s important to keep up to date with what is new and exciting for your classroom. Check out the great resources being created by @ShakeUpLearning and @AliceKeeler on Twitter.
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