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Coding in the Classroom

Why You Should Care About Teaching Computer Science

Why You Should Care About Teaching Computer Science

By Ryan Somma

By Ryan Somma

By Ryan Somma

By Ryan Somma

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Oct 02, 2020 | ISBN 9781718500341

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Oct 20, 2020 | ISBN 9781718500358

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    About Coding in the Classroom

    A book for anyone teaching computer science, from elementary school teachers and coding club coaches to parents looking for some guidance.

    Computer science opens more doors for today’s youth than any other discipline – which is why Coding in the Classroom is your key to unlocking students’ future potential. Author Ryan Somma untangles the current state of CS education standards; describes the cognitive, academic, and professional benefits of learning CS; and provides numerous strategies to promote computational thinking and get kids coding!

    Whether you’re a teacher, an after-school coach, or a parent seeking accessible ways to boost your kid’s computer savvy, Coding in the Classroom is here to help. With quick-start programming strategies, scaffolded exercises for every grade level, and ideas for designing CS events that promote student achievement, this book is a rock-solid roadmap to CS integration from a wide variety of on-ramps. You’ll learn:

  • tips and resources for teaching programming concepts via in-class activities and games, without a computer
  • development environments that make coding and sharing web apps a breeze
  • lesson plans for the software lifecycle process and techniques for facilitating long-term projects
  • ways to craft interdisciplinary units that bridge CS and computational thinking with other content areas

    • Coding in the Classroom does more than make CS less formidable – it makes it more fun! From learning computational thinking via board games to building their own websites, students are offered a variety of entry points for acquiring the skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce.

    Moreover, Somma understands how schools operate – and he’s got your back. You’ll be empowered to advocate for the value of implementing CS across the curriculum, get stakeholder buy-in, and build the supportive, equitable coding community that your school deserves.

    About Coding in the Classroom

    A book for anyone teaching computer science, from elementary school teachers and coding club coaches to parents looking for some guidance.

    Computer science opens more doors for today’s youth than any other discipline – which is why Coding in the Classroom is your key to unlocking students’ future potential. Author Ryan Somma untangles the current state of CS education standards; describes the cognitive, academic, and professional benefits of learning CS; and provides numerous strategies to promote computational thinking and get kids coding!

    Whether you’re a teacher, an after-school coach, or a parent seeking accessible ways to boost your kid’s computer savvy, Coding in the Classroom is here to help. With quick-start programming strategies, scaffolded exercises for every grade level, and ideas for designing CS events that promote student achievement, this book is a rock-solid roadmap to CS integration from a wide variety of on-ramps. You’ll learn:

  • tips and resources for teaching programming concepts via in-class activities and games, without a computer
  • development environments that make coding and sharing web apps a breeze
  • lesson plans for the software lifecycle process and techniques for facilitating long-term projects
  • ways to craft interdisciplinary units that bridge CS and computational thinking with other content areas

    • Coding in the Classroom does more than make CS less formidable – it makes it more fun! From learning computational thinking via board games to building their own websites, students are offered a variety of entry points for acquiring the skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce.

    Moreover, Somma understands how schools operate – and he’s got your back. You’ll be empowered to advocate for the value of implementing CS across the curriculum, get stakeholder buy-in, and build the supportive, equitable coding community that your school deserves.

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    Product Details

    Category: Science & Technology

    Paperback | $19.95
    Published by No Starch Press
    Oct 02, 2020 | 208 Pages | 7 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9781718500341

    Category: Science & Technology

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by No Starch Press
    Oct 20, 2020 | 208 Pages | ISBN 9781718500358

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    “The book is easy to read while being full of useful, practical suggestions . . . If you’re a teacher, administrator, or parent looking to add some high tech fun to your lessons, Coding in the Classroom is highly recommended.”
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    Table Of Contents

    Introduction: An Age of Wonders

    Chapter 1: Making Sense of the Computer Science Standards
    Chapter 2: The Many Benefits of Computer Science Education
    Chapter 3: Computer Science History
    Chapter 4: Computational Thinking Gamified and Unplugged
    Chapter 5: Diving into Web Development
    Chapter 6: Intentional Development Environments
    Chapter 7: Scaffolded Code Exercises
    Chapter 8: Self-Directed Project-Based Learning
    Chapter 9: Coaching Your Coders
    Chapter 10: Networking a Coding Community

    Afterword

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