[CASL-L] Hour of Code

[Ariel Wander]

I'm a newbie LMS, but I've been working with my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders on coding. I found that course 2 is too hard for even my 4th graders. I have them start using course 1 and explain that no one starts video games on level 20; they start on level 1 and learn step by step. All of my students have been satisfied with that explanation and have had a great time with it.

I'd be happy to talk with you in more detail if you'd like. 

Hope this helps.
Ariel

Ariel Wander
Library Media Specialist
West Haven Public Schools 

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> On Dec 9, 2015, at 3:46 PM, Elaine Shapiro <elaine.shapiro7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am a complete beginner with this and need some help.  I tried a couple games at the Hour of Code website and those were fine.  I went to www.code.org and tried Course 2 (for students who can read) and found the unplugged activity, drawing on graph paper and writing an algorithm for it, difficult.  There didn't seem to be a help screen or explanation of the commands. If you are knowledgeable and available to give me some guidance, I'd appreciate it.
> 
> I work in a preK-4 school.
> 
> Thanks,
> Elaine Shapiro
> Broad Brook School
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