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Now Registering: Code.org Training (March 2020)

February 2020Josh Whiting

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Notice: Session Dates Have Been Moved to March 18 and March 25, 2020*

Hey, did you know that well paying, exciting jobs in Computer Science go unfilled in Utah? Did you know that Code.org can engage your K-5 students and give them a basis in those computer science standards, using online coding games and unplugged lessons? Did you also know that the content is easy to access, follows the best pedagogy practices, and requires minimal teacher prep time? Did you know it’s free? Click Here to sign up for Code.org teacher PD in March 2020.

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2019

December 2019Josh Whiting

Computer Science Education Week is December 9-15, 2019. During the week many educators use Hour of Code activities to introduce students to computer science. These activities are fun and easy to run, and can be done not only in a classroom but as an after school or library activity, or at home. There are activities for any kind of computer or device, as well as analog “no-device” activities that teach coding and computational concepts

You can learn more about how to run an Hour of Code activity in these simple how-to guides:

How to teach one Hour of Code with your class (for teachers)

How to do an Hour of Code with your child (for parents)

You can also skip right to the collection of suggested activities by clicking on the image below, or visiting https://hourofcode.com/us/learn

You can skip right to the collection of suggested activities by clicking on the image above, or visiting https://hourofcode.com/us/learn

[Read more…] about Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2019

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Professional Development, Student SpotlightsTagged With: Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Science Education Week, Farnsworth Elementary, Hour of Code, Joell Wilkins, Parent Resources, Social Media, Student Activities, Student Resources, Teacher Resources, Woodstock Elementary

Now Registering: Code.org Training, November 13 and 20, 2019

November 2019Josh Whiting

Do you want a fantastic activity that is mostly self-directed, teaches reasoning, critical thinking and persistence, as well as fundamental Computer Science concepts for your students in small group rotations?

Come to the code.org training on Nov. 13th and 20th from 4:30-7:30 for a fun, fast-paced, easy training with resources, and even swag. You’ll leave with your students all set up in the code.org site, a teacher’s manual, and some cool swag.

[Read more…] about Now Registering: Code.org Training, November 13 and 20, 2019

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Now Registering: Strategies for Developing Computational Thinking Skills (Ed Tech Tuesdays Pick Five Series)

October 2019Josh Whiting

Our GSD Ed Tech Tuesdays professional development sessions for teachers continue in November 2019. Join us at the GEC on November 5, 2019 or at the TLC on November 19, 2019 to explore strategies for developing computational thinking skills.

In the digital age, computational thinking skills are necessary for educators and students alike. In this session we will look at ways to promote and develop computational thinking skills throughout the curriculum.

Click here to sign up to attend this or other future GSD Ed Tech Tuesday ‘Pick Five’ Sessions.

[Read more…] about Now Registering: Strategies for Developing Computational Thinking Skills (Ed Tech Tuesdays Pick Five Series)

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Computational Thinking, Computer Science, GSD Ed Tech Tuesdays, Jenny Peirce, Professional Development Opportunities

Now Registering: Code.org Training (April 2019)

March 2019Josh Whiting

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Now Registering Students: Code to Success Summer 2019

March 2019Josh Whiting

Utah’s Code to Success program is once again being offered to students of Granite School District in June and July 2019. The program is open on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who will be entering grades 9-12 in the 2019-2020 academic year, and is free of charge.

Parent Student Information Night on 3/11/19

There will be a parent student information night about the program on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 6 P.M. in Auditorium C of the Granite School District Offices at 2500 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115.

Visit https://www.ctsutah.com/ to register and find more information about the program, or read on for a few more details.  [Read more…] about Now Registering Students: Code to Success Summer 2019

Filed Under: News, Student ActivitiesTagged With: Chris Larsen, Code to Success, Coding Camp, Coding Resources, Computer Science, STEM Resources, Student Resources, Summer Learning

Now Registering: Code.org Training

January 2019Josh Whiting

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Let’s Get Coding / Granite Hour of Code Social Media Round Up

December 2018Josh Whiting

Last week was Computer Science Education Week, and many Granite teachers took the opportunity to introduce students to programming with Hour of Code learning activities. Scroll down to see our round up of social media posts from Granite classrooms where students tried out coding projects. If you missed CSEdWeek it’s not too late to share these activities with students. See the “Let’s Get Coding” section below for activities that can be used in the classroom or at home at any time.  [Read more…] about Let’s Get Coding / Granite Hour of Code Social Media Round Up

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Student SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Science Education Week, Hour of Code, James Ballif, Joell Wilkins, John Smith, Karen Vasquez, Kris Fox, Krystal Plott, Mandee Cossa, Melissa White, Misty Butterfield, Oakridge Elementary, Rebecca Baggett, Sarah Robinson, Social Media, Student Activities, Student Resources, Teacher Resources, Teresa Bruin

Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2018

December 2018Josh Whiting

Computer Science Education Week is December 3-9, 2018. Many schools, educators, and students participate in an Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week.

If you host a coding activity please share it with us! You can leave a comment below or share pictures via social media including Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtags #gsdedtech and #HourOfCode. We will collect all the shared social media posts in this Wakelet collection.

Read on for more information and links to resources and activities for Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week. [Read more…] about Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2018

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Professional Development, Student SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Science Education Week, Farnsworth Elementary, Hour of Code, Joell Wilkins, Parent Resources, Social Media, Student Activities, Student Resources, Teacher Resources, Teresa Bruin, Wakelet, Woodstock Elementary

Now Registering: Code.org Training

November 2018Josh Whiting

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

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