Podcasts about hourofcode

In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast hosts Matt Miller and Karly Moura share news about Magic School's new SEL lesson generator and a contest for sharing Ditch Summit. They discuss CS Ed Week resources including 20 ways to celebrate the Hour of Code and explore creativity with AI and NASA's Space Jam. They also provide tech tips on creating fill-in-the-blank image generator prompts and using virtual versions of robots. Matt and Karly share quick teaching strategies like writing a message in binary for students to decode and asking an AI assistant for common misconceptions about content. They also share a template of the week and ideas for using it. News and updates: Magic School has a new SEL lesson generator!  Other new-ish tools from MagicSchool.ai include their Real World Connections Tool and the Standards Unpacker Tool. Win prizes for sharing Ditch Summit?!?!?  Here's how you can participate … Go to DitchSummit.com and sign up. In your Ditch Summit welcome email, you'll get your unique referral link. (If you got an earlier welcome email, it might not have a link. Just sign up again.) Go share your link far and wide! Every time someone clicks your link and signs up for the summit, you'll get a referral. Learn more in this issue of the DTT email newsletter. The Big idea:  Computer Science Education Week Resources 20 Ways to celebrate the Hour Of Code Unplugged CS resources include Hello Ruby, Kodable Unplugged and the “Program the Teacher” activity from CSinSF. Explore Boards Creativity with AI & NASA's Space Jam Flip and NASA Live Event Tech tips: Create fill-in-the-blank image generator prompts with Microsoft designer. Check out this Tweet from Becky Keene for a link to an example prompt. Use a virtual version of robots or physical computing devices to enhance your instruction. Visit Bee-Bots online, Ozobot simulator, and MakeCode for Micro:bits. Robots you might want to try in your classroom: Beebots Dash and Dot Ozobots Micro:bit Makey Makey Quick teaching strategies: Write your students a message in binary and have your class decode the message as a warm up. Use Binary Translator and give your students the Binary Code Translator Key. Ask an AI assistant for common misconceptions about your content (#5 in this post Lesson planning with AI: Save time and get ideas) Template of the week Learning awards template Share with us on social media! Use #Ditchbook or tag @jmattmiller or @Karlymoura on Twitter/X  Don't forget to join the Ditch That Textbook email newsletter at DitchThatTextbook.com/join and be sure to subscribe to the show.

Another year of hour of code has arrived. Are you ready for it? If not, that's okay because, in today's episode, I am sharing three hours of code lessons you can implement in your classroom. These lessons do not require you to be an expert coder, and they are easy to implement. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode136Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments! TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop Course: STEM Teacher 101 Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf 1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Are you looking for Hour of Code ideas for elementary STEM? There is an abundance of free resources available, but it can be overwhelming navigating them all and finding what will work best for your classroom. In today's episode, I break down how to navigate Hour of Code resources for K through five, review devices you can use and options for unplugged coding, and provide instructions on how you can set up the Hour of Code in your classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode38Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments! Course: STEM Teacher 101 Workshop: K-2 STEM Planning STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/bookclubwaitlist Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ Watch this episode on her YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith Join the Facebook Group, The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

The Hour of Code is coming Dec. 5-11. Are you ready? Coding is becoming one of the most needed skills in the workforce, and it's super easy to try coding in your classroom. In this post and episode, we will explore the how, what, when and why of the Hour of Code and CSEdweek 2022. Access the full show notes and blog post here

Just take an hour, and code! I love to build coding into my classroom when ever possible. Coding skills help with so many other content areas and it's fun! The activities that students have access to now, are far beyond what the first coders were give to solve. They are fun, engaging and they don't even realize how much they are learning! https://hourofcode.com/us (Hour of Code, December 5-11, 2022) Find all of the tools we've discussed in the EdTech Directory: https://smartinwi.com/edtech-directory/ (https://smartinwi.com/edtech-directory/ ) Get in touch: https://smartinwi.com (https://smartinwi.com) https://www.twitter.com/smartinwi (https://www.twitter.com/smartinwi) https://www.facebook.com/smartinwi (https://www.facebook.com/smartinwi) techtoolsforteacherpodcast@gmail.com ©2022 Snoring Dog Media, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

This episode is also available as a blog post: TurtleArt: Review on Hour of Code with Shelly - Karate Coder

As part of my daily routine, I scan dozens of blogs, visit a handful of Facebook groups, and skim through Twitter. The goal: find the most helpful resources, tools, and articles that I can share with my teacher friends (that's you!). Here are my favorite links for December 2021: Smart Chips for Google Sheets Chromebook Camera Improvements Improved photo submissions in Google Classroom Big change to Mote Chromebook holiday deals Holiday book list for teachers Reverse engineering the multiple-choice question Google Certification Academy Hour of Code Holiday fun Choiceboard Episode Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks: VIZOR provides Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools. ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review! You can connect with me, John Sowash, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show!

Episode 5.8 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Virtually packed into this pods Google Meet like digital sardines is Danelle, David and TCAPS Seneschal of STEM, our Constable of Coding, it's Heidi Skodack. All here to herald the arrival of this years Hour of Code.   TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen: You get the best effort from others not by lighting a fire beneath them, but by building a fire within. Bob Nelson   The Agenda: What is the Hour of Code? What skills are kids developing when they code? Why should a teacher run one of these in the classroom? Talk about the theme for 2021 and some of the NEW activities.   Advice for a teacher who hasn't done an hour of code but wants to try it.  Share our site for teachers: https://bit.ly/tcapscodes What is #CSforgood   Tech Tool of the Week: GoOpenMichigan: Northwestern Lower Michigan STEM Career Profiles   Thanks for listening and inspiring. 

Claudio and I talk about hearing from our students with tools that empower them to create. Specifically, Adobe's tools Spark Video, Premiere Rush, Premiere Pro, Spark Post, Spark Page, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fresco, and Audition. Also, audience questions about sites to use for surprise inclement weather folders for elementary schoolers and a Google Sheets conundrum. Show Notes also available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-52 Today's Sponsor: VIZOR for Chromebooks - vizor.cloud/eduducttape Soapbox Moment: Tool Time with Jake the Tool Man Miller and Bryon Carpenter Bryon's Fresh Air at Five Tweet - follow him! Today’s Guest: Claudio Zavala, Jr. Claudio is a creative media consultant based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is passionate about storytelling and empowering individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners to tell theirs and to build their brands. He is a YouTuber, avid photographer and videographer, professional musician, a master woodworker and cyclist. Instagram - @claudiozavalajr Twitter - @claudiozavalajr Facebook - facebook.com/claudiozavalajr LinkedIn -linkedin.com/in/claudiozavalajr YouTube - youtube.com/iamclaudius https://kit.co/iamclaudius iamclaudius.com 2 Truths & 1 Lie Educational Duct Tape Question: How can I hear from all of my students? “Everyone’s got a story to tell.” “Whoever is doing the most talking is doing the most learning.” Adobe tools Video Tools Premiere Pro - high-end video editing - paid Premiere Rush - YouTuber and student-focused video editing Windows, PC, Android, iOS, not Chrome - free available, but paid features available Can edit Rush projects in Pro as well Spark Video - all platforms except Android, free in education Video tools from simpler to more complex - Spark Video → Premiere Rush → Premiere Pro Visual Tools Spark Post or Page Animation added into Spark Post Photoshop - manipulate pictures - Windows, Mac, iPad Illustrator - now on iOS as well as desktop Fresco - mobile & tablet, digital drawings Audio Tools Audition - music, audio - GarageBand on steroids Adobe Creative Cloud licensing gives students access to all of the products YouTube “Pocketful of creativity” Celebration of the Adjacent Possible Tristan Tolle (@TristanTolle) asked “What asynchronous activities/apps/websites would you suggest for elementary teachers to use for an inclement weather day folder?" Wonderopolis where each day they answer the Wonder of the Day. There’s lots of fun exploring, learning, and wondering that can happen here. Flipgrid Disco Library, tons of prompts from tons of sources, including Wonderopolis as well as Minecraft, the MET, Discovery Education, Epic, Lego, and a bunch more. Code.org and HourOfCode.com Scratch CSinSF.com Applied Digital Skills Curriculum PBS Kids, National Geographic Kids Google Arts and Culture Virtual field trips (Ann Rad episode) Prodigy, Dreambox Just please, please, please, not CoolMathGames. Books! Drawing things! Building things! Have kids learn about something new and then report out on Flipgrid. Ryan Canton, @TheSwish on Twitter: “On a list of email addresses (Ss that submitted a Form), and a 2nd list (main, all Ss email addresses)...what's the easiest way to compare the two to isolate/highlight Ss on the main list to see who hasn't submitted yet?” Formula - =filter(A1:A,isna(match(A1:A,B1:B,0))) Example Jen Giffen “Remove Duplicates” Add-On from Ablebits Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers!  Apple Podcast Reviews FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape #EduDuctTape on social media Telling your friends & colleagues The Duct Tapers Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/ducttapers Stickers! Want to pass some out?  Want some for yourself? JakeMiller.net/SendMeStickers The JakeMillerTech Newsletter – Sign up! jakemiller.net/newsletter

Dani and Jared are pleased to welcome Shannon Ririe Lyon, UEN Super Trainer and Computer Programming Guru,  to UEN  Homeroom this week.  During our conversation on the Hour of Code we discuss topics like: why the Hour of Code  is such a successful program, how teachers can get started with computer programming beyond Hour of Code, the benefits of having students get involved with computer programming, and how students can grow intellectually through programming.

Are you ready with your Hour of Code Activities? This is a wonderful free, annual, worldwide event to get involved in. You don't even need any coding experience to get started! Sometimes though, there are so many activities to choose from that it's hard to know where to begin, We'll help you with that decision fatigue in this episode and give you suggestions as to what has worked well in our classrooms. In this episode, you will learn: Hour of Code Activities to Try (In-person & remote) Underlying skills that coding provides Unique success stories that coding has provided for our students Join us as we dive into the world of STEM! Links Mentioned: Download the “10 Ways to Add Innovation in Your Classroom” Guide Book HERE HERE are the detailed show notes for the episode. innovativeteacherpodcast.com/episode25 Connect with us! The Innovative Teacher Podcast innovativeteacherpodcast.com Instagram: @innovativeteacherpodcast Facebook Group: The Innovative Teacher Community Naomi Meredith naomimeredith.com Instagram: @naomimeredith_ Teachers Pay Teachers store: Naomi Meredith Spencer Sharp sharpthebuilder.com Instagram: @sharpthebuilder Teachers Pay Teachers store: Sharp the Builder Loving the podcast? Tag us @innovativeteacherpodcast on Instagram and tell us what you're listening to! Subscribe & Leave us a review! Tag us on Instagram @innovativeteacherpodcast and tell us what you are listening to and enjoying about the show! Subscribe so you know RIGHT away and can listen. If you would like to support the Innovative Teacher Podcast, leave a review HERE for iTunes. Or click HERE for Spotify. This helps get the word out and help more teachers become innovators and for our community to grow. Thank you for listening to the Innovative Teacher Podcast! Innovative Teacher Club --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/innovative/support

Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com. Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Ella Nam, Code And Create”#womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Ella NamGuest,Esther Ahnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-ahn-3b23553/Listener Spotlight,Loralyn Mearshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/loralynmears/Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/In LA? Here’s some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Hour Of Code, https://hourofcode.com/usScratch, https://scratch.mit.eduOutschool, https://outschool.comPhoebe and Her Unicorn, https://www.amazon.com/Phoebe-Her-Unicorn-Book/dp/1449446205Google Slides, https://www.google.com/slides/about/SPRK, https://sphero.com/products/sphero-sprk-plusChromebook, https://www.google.com/chromebook/YouTube, https://www.youtube.comEsther Ahn Interview, https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/esther-ahn-of-youtube-tv-creating-and-innovating-women-in-tech-california-M5_8p0FOCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Code And Create

Easily learn and teach a great new coding tool from Khan Academy that you can use to fill in time at the end of your class period. Also, let's share stories from students that took place during their "mask breaks".Buy the new book "The Substitute Teachers Lounge Chronicles" (Kindle or paperback) at https://amzn.to/2P8s709Visit our website at http://www.substituteteacherslounge.comYou can email me at mailto: gregcollinssubstitute@gmail.com .Join our several hundred member Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Substitute-Teachers-Lounge-108593060520316/?modal=admin_todo_tourIt’s a perfect time to start your own podcast. I highly recommend Buzzspout as your publisher. They are the best at customer service, instructional videos, and statistics. And, after you pay your second monthly invoice (no annual contract required), Buzzsprout will send you a $20 Amazon gift card. You can see all that Buzzsprout has to offer at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=344950

One of the main things I love about my job is the community. Being able to go to these events and call it work when it's really just socializing and networking and building those connections. The same thing goes for flying. There's a really big community around aviation that people are drawn to for that reason. You go to these little events that are like the dev Meetups we go to, and I love that, so community building has always been a big thing for me... So it makes me very humble to say I get to do this for a living and I get paid to make these connections. Hosts Karin Thorne and Kelly Corey chat with Will Guisbond about his experience working as an Operations Intern at such a young age and the importance of building community. We also go behind the scenes of Hack Upstate and Careers in Code and we learn about Will's plans after graduating high school. This episode is part VII of our series: Catching Up with Careers in Code! We chat with founders, instructors/TAs, and students of the first CiC cohort about their experience and where they'd like to see the program go in the future. Connect with Will Hack Upstate (https://hackupstate.com/home) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-guisbond-59879a193/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/willguisbond) Episode References 3 Years of Funding for Careers in Code! (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-39-projects-be-funded-through-round-two-alliance-economic-inclusion) | Hour of Code (https://hourofcode.com/us) | Syracuse OpenHack Meetup (events held virtually until futher notice) (https://www.meetup.com/Syracuse-Software-Development-Meetup/events/gdqxgpybchbqb/) Special Announcement As of April 7, 2020, Salt City Code has switched from a weekly to a biweekly episode format. Karin and Kelly feel this will be the best way to balance our personal and professional lives while continuing to run the podcast. Thank you all so much for listening and sharing your tech journeys with us! Music This episode features "Brain Power" by Mela (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mela/Mela_two) from the album Mela two. Follow Karin kethorne.com (http://www.kethorne.com/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/kaythorne) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/karin_thorne/) | E-mail (mailto:contact@kethorne.com) JSWebb Development, LLC jswebbdevelopment.com (https://jswebbdevelopment.com/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/JSWebb_Dev) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jswebbdev/) | E-mail (mailto:jswebbdevelopment@gmail.com) Follow Kelly kell.dev (https://kell.dev/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/kellytoearth) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kellytoearth/) | E-mail (mailto:hello@kell.dev) Follow Salt City Code Twitter (https://twitter.com/saltcitycode) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/saltcitycode/) | E-mail (mailto:saltcitycode@gmail.com) --- Special Guest: Will Guisbond.

In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff, Susan, Thom Gibson, and Tammy Dunbar discuss various ways to keep students engaged in STEM Education during distance learning days. In this episode, we discuss:Reflections from Last Week:Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days. Tech Coach MastermindJoin the http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind (Tech Coach Mastermind) and learn how to help your school district today!2 Mastermind group meetings each month Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Websitehttp://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind (www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind)  Do You Have a Question For Us?http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net  Teaching STEM Education During Distance Learning DaysHow DO we teach STEM from home? How does STEM education change from school to home?Teams or other collaborative video conferencing tools For teachers, give opportunities for extra side training through office hours/help desk, etc. Give them the opportunity to teach the way that works for them Replicate dialogue from the classroom as best as possible. Use regular discussion/reflection practices for math concepts even on video meetings. Incorporate small group discussions using Zoom Breakout Group rooms. Blog reflections/Video Reflections Use things already familiar Streamline approach - Where is your classroom located? Learning Mgmt. System, Website, etc.? Be present and available to your teachers to help guide them and make them feel comfortable. Break your training into smaller parts. How do we keep students engaged/interested in STEM education at home?Focus on one new thing at a time to gain success Continue enthusiasm by sharing with fellow teachers Build your PLN How do we control the uncontrollable when it comes to teaching STEM concepts when screen sharing may be blocked,etc.Introduce assignments, create accounts, stay in the class to check in later. Accessibility Options Microsoft Translate features within the various tools including Teams, PowerPoint Desktop, etc. Advice For Distance Learning Thom- Ask teachers/students how things are going. Get in what you can and don’t stress over not covering everything in the curriculum.  Tammy-Tech coaches checking in with teachers making sure they are doing okay personally as well as professionally. Availability and Presence. Ask successful teachers to share what is working. Resources Available For Distance Learninghttp://Flipgrid.com (Flipgrid) - For the “M” in STEM, use the whiteboard feature in Flipgrid to talk through solving the problem. https://blog.flipgrid.com/news/remotelearning (https://blog.flipgrid.com/news/remotelearning) http://MinecraftEDU Distance Learning (MinecraftEDU) https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome (BreakoutEDU) https://code.org/athome (HourOfCode) https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiment-library/ (Steve Spangler Science Experiments at Home!) https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box?CMP=ILC-DPFY19Q4wo0808190814190031F (Khan Academy: Imagineering in a Box!) https://www.nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome/index.html (NASA at Home) About our GuestsTammy Brecht Dunbar, M.Ed., STEMTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/TammyDunbar (@TammyDunbar) Tammy Brecht Dunbar, M.Ed., S.T.E.M. teaches 5th grade in Manteca (CA) USD. Recent Honors: NCCE 2020 Closing Keynote Speaker, Fulbright TGC 2018-2019 Fellow, 2016 California Woman of the Year, Assembly District 12, 2018 ISTE Literacy PLN Award, featured presenter at MicrosoftEDU’s 2017 Hack the Classroom online and on Bob Greenburg’s Brainwaves series. Dunbar, a popular presenter &...

In this episode Bjorn is joined by Skyler LaBombard, Director of Teaching and Learning at Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union. They engage in a discussion around “Hour of Code,” where coding fits into curriculum, how Principals can support coding, and the importance of library media specialists in supporting STEM. Examples of current projects happening in BRSU schools are shared and future plans discussed. Bjorn then shares his experience app script coding. Links: Hour of Code Scratch Surprise Story Lesson Plan Rory's Story Cubes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edlisten/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edlisten/support

Hi everyone!  This week (December 9th-15th, 2019) is Computer Science Education Week!  We are celebrating this week by discussing our favorite resources to use with your students this week. Made with Code: This is created by Google.  It gives simple, easy to use projects for students to complete and code.  Geared more toward getting girls […]

Coding and computer science are skills that are in demand in the workforce now. Want to encourage your students to learn more about them? The Hour of Code is an excellent opportunity! It takes place December 9th through the 15th, 2019.

In this episode Jim, Maria and Dan talk about the Hour of Code event!  We are joined by Anna Bayerl Dake Librarian and Media Specialist, Sarah Davis Librarian of Rogers and South Lawn Schools and Dave Marshall IHS and Dake Technology Teacher. 01:15 What is it? 03:13 Anna Bayerl talks Coding Club 10:37 Sarah Davis talks about the importance of teaching coding 19:10 David Marshall talks about coding in the Technology department 20:40 Code.org 21:20 Events in the District 22:50 Code.org Video Contact us at feedback@k12ccc.com or 346-FAQ-HELP (346-327-4357)

62: Participate in the Hour of Code   The Hour of Code will be held during the week of 9 – 15 December 2019, BUT you can participate in the activities any time during the year. The goal is not to learn to code, but to learn what coding is and that coding is fun […] The post Participate in the Hour of Code appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

The EdTechLoop Pod is joined by a special guest this week as TCAPS STEM Coordinator, Heidi Skodack, shares her thoughts on the upcoming Hour of Code activities and STEM opportunities for students of all ages. Get involved in the "Hour of Code" December 9-15! Show TranscriptsLarry Burden 0:04 Whatever you say is etched in stone.Or at least when I was doing the little research that I did.Heidi Skodack 0:13 Do you agree?Danelle Brostrom 0:14 I do,Larry Burden 0:15 We have to be able to hear you.Heidi Skodack 0:16 Okay, this could go really bad.Larry Burden 0:19 I am unconcerned.It's Episode 99 of the EdTech Loop podcast, my name is Larry Burden and she still hasn't figured out how the zombies got into her Minecraft castle, it's Danelle Brostrom, and at long last, our quest is complete, as we joyously welcome TCAPS STEM Curriculum leader Heidi Skodak. I know you have many other titles, but we're just gonna stick with that one. Through a process of trial and error, I have crafted this week's moment of Zen.Moment of Zen 0:51 I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Being willing is not enough. We must do.Larry Burden 1:01 A little Leonardo da Vinci for you there. We've eliminated all the unnecessary ingredients so we could truly appreciate the flavor of this week's meat of the show. Hour of Code. So every year, somehow when we do these podcasts, we make mention of the Hour of Code. We kind of, this is a really cool thing we should get involved in, after the podcast where we've mentioned it, we go, next year we need to have somebody on to discuss this before the Hour of Code so that we can get more people involved. So this year we have the person that knows it all.Heidi Skodack 1:37 Definitely not the case, nobody can know it all.Larry Burden 1:39 Definetly no the case, I was talking about Danelle.Danelle Brostrom 1:43 No, no. We can dive right in though.Larry Burden 1:45 Alright dive right in, I know you have a bunch of questions and I'm gonna throw a lot. I was mentioning to Danielle before the podcast that this is... I'm looking for some marketing materials here, because I have a daughter that's about ready to go off into college, who's a Maker but doesn't really realize that she's a Maker. And I've been trying for years to get her involved, a little bit more involved in, and we're discussing this earlier, Computer Sciences, computer programming, STEM, coding, whatever you want to call it. So I'm going to use all these materials, all the things that we're getting today on her.Heidi Skodack 2:20 That's perfect, you have the sleeper makers are the best. They don't realize they like STEM and computer science, until they've actually gone and done job experiences or job shadows with other people to realize what they actually love to do is create and make and, in the space called early STEM.Danelle Brostrom 2:38 So why, why are colleges and businesses, the workforce, why are we pushing kids to do STEM? Why are they looking for kids that are interested in STEM?Heidi Skodack 2:47 There's a long answer and a short answer to that. The short answer really is that the jobs of the future really are going to be related to computer science, and science, technology, engineering, and math and how those you bring together to actually develop careers, based on those things. So computer scientist is one area that is a big push right now. They talk about, at code.org, they talk about the different areas and careers that you can go into related to STEM.Larry Burden 3:15 So, again, huge researcher me. Not really. It seems like there is a giant gap in what industries need, what our job force, what is needed in the job force and what we are actually preparing kids for. How are we setting up kids, you know, through the Hour of Code, and through our programming in our classrooms, how are we setting kids up to be introduced to coding, or computer science?Heidi Skodack 3:43 Well I think we have a lot of work to do. We certainly aren't where we need to be K through 12. And it's a difficult task because you're really thinking about things, and jobs of the future that don't exist yet. So that's, that's a big hurdle to overcome but getting students exposed at the earliest age; kindergarten, first grade, second grade, you know, that's where it all starts in jobs the future. If you're at all in tune with things that are happening in Traverse City there's, you know, a group called TC Connect, which has now joined up with the Chamber of Commerce, to talk about where the jobs are going to be in the future in Traverse City, and their goal really is to bring high tech jobs back to Traverse City, so our Boomerang students, our kids right, who go off to college and get a, or have education in the area of computer science, programming anything STEM, when they come back they have jobs. And so they recognize the need, our local need for building that capacity in our students and it has to start in K through 12. So how do we build that capacity at a young age, which means building capacity of the teachers to recognize the importance of implementing some STEM based activities and computer science activities in the classroom starting in kindergarten.Danelle Brostrom 4:56 Do you think it's a, think it's a hard sell or do you think that's an easy sell. When you go out and talk to teachers about this, the new kinds of skills that our students need, do you, are teachers nodding and being like, Yeah, let's do it, let's go, or do they have some hesitations? Can you talk about that?Heidi Skodack 5:12 I don't think I've run into anybody who has said, Do we really need that?Danelle Brostrom 5:16 That's crazy.Heidi Skodack 5:18 Yes, exactly. But I do run into apprehension because when I mean we're going to talk about really, you know, Hour of Code, I do run into some pushback in, I don't know how to code, how can I teach my kid, I have no experience at all in computer science or coding, how, how am I going to be able to teach that to my students? And so that's really what the conversation, that's where you get pushback from is, how can I do it I've never done it myself. Because as a teacher, you always want to be the expert in the room. Well those days are kind of gone. You have to be sometimes learning with the students on new ideas in, especially related to computer science.Larry Burden 5:54 I have a weird question, and this is this kind of came to me right before the podcast. It's odd because when I was in high school, a millennia ago, there was a computer programming class, we had to take computer programming, it was just, it was one of those things, we think this is going to be important so we learned how to like, you know, do the if and then type of statements and it was really really basic, and then it seemed to like drop off the map for a while. And obviously now it's starting to be, starting to become re-ingrained in what we do, but why did it between the late 80's, early 90's and now, there was a gap where, I mean it was always it's kind of there but as far as a priority, a curricular priority, I don't think it was there.Heidi Skodack 6:40 And that is absolutely true. What happened I mean, that was one of those like, Oregon Trail. Right?Larry Burden 6:46 Exactly.Heidi Skodack 6:47 Elementary school.Danelle Brostrom 6:48 Right.Heidi Skodack 6:49 So, but I do, I do think there in, in the past, you know, in the 90's people were using coding to do very particular jobs, right. And now everything you touch, a lot of times has some sort of coding in it. I mean, think about your cars, or your phones. I mean that was prior to cell phones really, that where everybody had a cell phone. So the technology that's been developed and just the amount of code that's needed to run those devices, and those different things has completely changed. So before it would be something large, like, you know when you're thinking about NASA, right? They're going to use, we would expect to see a bunch of coding in the 90's. But we didn't expect all those personal devices, and how rapidly the technology changed for the demand for that coding piece, and I also think it is part of that Maker Movement when you're able to go online and YouTube questions and answers on what you're trying to do yourself, and to try to problem solve those things, and do coding yourself. You can find thousands of web, websites that actually teach coding to all age groups.Danelle Brostrom 7:54 That is the most amazing piece of this. My nine year old wants an alarm for her bedroom door for Christmas, that can keep her sister out. And I can go,Heidi Skodack 8:03 She's gonna make it right.Danelle Brostrom 8:04 Exactly, that's the thing. Because of course that's what she wants. But we can buy one for like $40 on Amazon, and it's this kid friendly, blah, blah, blah, that has a swipe card and stuff, or I just googled, how to do it, and found awesome instructions that were in plain English, with items I can go purchase right here, and I'm just gonna give her a box of stuff and she's gonna build it, and she's gonna code it. Like we can we can get the Raspberry Pi, we can do all these things that can make things happen and I think that's exciting for kids, and that's exciting for us, and it's incredible to me the amount of what you can do yourself really.Heidi Skodack 8:40 And just the language like Raspberry Pi, right?Larry Burden 8:43 yeahHeidi Skodack 8:43 A lot of parents are like, the kids will ask for a Raspberry Pi and they're like, that's an easy gift. Run down to Grand Traverse Pie Company and pick up a rasberry pie.Danelle Brostrom 8:51 We could get one of those too but.Larry Burden 8:53 Just had one of those a couple days ago for Thanksgiving. It was fabulous.Heidi Skodack 8:58 That's the interesting piece is that language sometimes, there's a language barrier between kids and their parents. And a lot of times they're purchasing things for their students that are related to technology, and coding, and computer science that they know nothing about. They recognize very clearly the need for, you know, exposing their students to new and different things related to those areas but a lot of times they don't know anything about it. So it's, it's scary, because there's the technology piece, like a lot of times what you deal with Danelle, balanced with dude, they're asking for something about STEM and computer science, tell me what else you want?Danelle Brostrom 9:36 Yes, yes. So you mentioned the apprehension and not completely knowing everything and I totally see that when I'm out working with teachers, so tell us by the Hour of Code is such a perfect introduction, um such a perfect vehicle for teachers to do this.Heidi Skodack 9:49 So the Hour of Code walks teachers with zero, or anybody for that matter, because I mean, part of the goal is to get the teachers interested with their students. The other is, how do we engage parents to do the Hour of Code at home, so they can actually see not only how easy it is, but the resources that are available for them to help their students in the future. So Hour of Code is a step-by-step, small little videos that if you're in the lower El. grades, you can show the video on your screen and then do the steps with the students on their own devices that they have. But really walks them through step-by-step and engaging things. So the, the new one really this year, or maybe it was out last year is dance party. So everyone likes dance party because students get to develop a character that does certain dance moves. You can make it dab right?Danelle Brostrom 10:40 To Old Town Road, I may have been doing in my office this morning, it happens.Heidi Skodack 10:43 You can select, you know, is it a bear, is it a frog, and then select the music that the frog will dance to, and really walk them through the process of movement and using block coding, which is really the basic beginning part of coding is drag and drop. So, it really, very descript, tells you exactly what is going to happen, and then you select features, and then you drag and drop to take those blocks and put them into a program. So it does give you the option if you're more advanced to actually see the code that's actually spitting out. Because you and I remember the days of, you know, what code looked like is very different. Block coding wasn't around and you are actually typing all those things and putting, you know, your pseudo code next to it so the next person who comes behind you, knows what you are coding. So, very different, very accessible, drag and drop clicks. If you don't get it right, there's a helper at the top that you can click on and it will walk you through the steps to fix your programming if it doesn't work. Typically, you can do it under an hour, a lot of times if you have, if you're little kids a lot of times play with video games and things like that. So, it might take you under an hour to do it. Usually kids are faster than the teachers, when the teachers are just learning. But everybody has fun. Jame McCall is gonna do a little coding session for us too. We want to show how easy it is. I'm gonna see if I can recruit some, a couple principals.Larry Burden 12:08 If she could do it, everybody can do it.Heidi Skodack 12:10 Yes.Larry Burden 12:11 Sorry Jame, sorry,Heidi Skodack 12:13 So just to, just to show people with no experience have gone in and done a lesson on coding in an hour or less. And just that exposure to just that process, that thinking process of what do I want to do, you have to really think about what your end product is.Danelle Brostrom 12:29 Code.org has done an amazing job of bringing in all these different Hour of Code resources. They are there aren't just, you know, four or five that you get to pick from. There really are, maybe 100 different ones.Larry Burden 12:39 So many.Danelle Brostrom 12:40 Yep, and some are unplugged so some don't use any devices. There's some, some really really basic ones that are great for pre-readers, where they're just moving along. And then there's, like, like how you mentioned, the ones that are all the way where you can actually write the code, and you can actually develop your own app., or create something from scratch. I think the, the amount of options that are there can sometimes be overwhelming too, but as a teacher I just grabbed one and started playing it and was like, Oh, this one would be great for my kids. And like that, that's an easy way to, to kind of get started. And I cannot stress how user friendly the products are too, because I've been in a classroom with kids, and the kids are like, I'm stuck I don't know where to go, and I look at it and I have no idea where to go, and I can't figure out what the problem is, and I just asked. I'm like hey, anyone got puzzle eight on the Star Wars one, and then some kid comes over and helps them and I'm like woo. Yes, I don't have to do that one. But, just to see the kids persevere and get help from their neighbors, like there's, there's so many good skills that are happening when kids are doing this Hour of Code.Larry Burden 13:41 I can't stress this enough, pre-reader. This is for every single classroom in any school district, even without a device. I was talking to my wife this morning about Hour of Code. She has a toddler classroom.Heidi Skodack 13:41 Yes,Larry Burden 13:42 I'm pretty sure there's probably something for your classroom.Heidi Skodack 13:55 Yes there is, Pre-K.Larry Burden 13:59 So toddler, toddler, all the way to your seniors, every classroom in the school district, could be doing something involving Hour of Code. That's so cool.Heidi Skodack 14:12 And that's just a drop in the bucket, I mean Hour of Code is a drop a bucket. But it really could spur some interest in other things for the students. So, well worth it. So, I mean that's why we want to really blow up Hour of Code, create a little competition. I know really it's a joint collaboration between, you know STEM and the Technology Department to be able to support teachers as they attempt to do the Hour of Code with their students. So I'm really excited about it.Larry Burden 14:40 So, I have a question. How do we embed STEM education, this the big, this is the big question. This is going right in there. How do we embed STEM education in our curriculum, especially in that Lower-El, Upper-El area. You know, we have classes, and we're developing more classes in our high schools, in our middle schools. I don't think we've got enough, really, to and I don't think it's, it's mandated, the way we would probably really need it to be for it to be successful, as successful as it should be in our public schools, but I really think due to time constraints or, again, some mandates, what can we do to get it more embedded in our curriculum in those elementary years? Big question.Heidi Skodack 15:29 Well that, that is the question. I thought you had the answer to that.Larry Burden 15:35 Way above my pay grade.Danelle Brostrom 15:36 I promised her not difficult questions Larry.Heidi Skodack 15:40 That actually is an excellent question. It's one that we have struggled with for a long time because of the time constraints especially Elementary. So, one of the biggest things that came into play was, if we were talking about our Math and ELA, there's a little bit of a hierarchy to, you know, core curriculum. So, a lot of times, ELA and Math gets the majority of the time that teachers spend. And then Science and Social Studies, and the question is is where does STEM fit in. Because STEM stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and it's not those individually, it's the collaboration of all together, right? So where do we find places in the curriculum that already exist, where we can make sure that we're identifying and emphasizing those STEM activities that are taking place. It's really project-based, hands-on learning and the integration of all of that together. And so, the biggest question we had is, how are we going to fit it in? Our answer right now is that we are implementing the FOSS Science Curriculum, right. We're trying to kill two birds with one stone because FOSS has STEM embedded activities within the FOSS program. And so it's not only teaching science, but the students in their activities are incorporating those STEM pieces in there. So we're not only covering topics within, how you do a project-based learning related to STEM, but we're also covering our science standards within there. And so our avenue right now is using the FOSS curriculum to embed some of those STEM activities. Because, I was constantly brought back to the fact that we can do all these outside STEM activities: robotics, tech-girls, you know recycle racers, and the things that we offer in the district, but our goal is to reach every single student, and how do we give every single student the opportunity. Science and FOSS was the solution because it actually embedded it and we could use it all at the same time. Really, that was the passion, how can we include it where kids going to see it every day. So right now we have it rolled into fourth and fifth grade. Third tri we'll get it rolled into the FOSS science curriculum into third grade. So we'll have third, fourth, and fifth grade, with FOSS science and embedded STEM curriculum within those units of study for the students. So, not a full fix yet, but at least we know that we're at least getting it to every student in third, fourth, and fifth grade.Larry Burden 18:03 Definite step in the right direction.Danelle Brostrom 18:05 This kind of transformation isn't going to move as quickly as we want it to. It just isn't because it's so very different and you are talking about more of the project-based learning, and the making, and that's, it's just very different. So I think it's okay to work slowly in that respect.Heidi Skodack 18:21 And Danelle, you and I have had many conversations about silos, and breaking down those silos andDanelle Brostrom 18:26 That's hard,Heidi Skodack 18:26 It's when those pieces happen, when all those are coming together that you see awesome results and excitement in students for learning as well as a deeper understanding because they have the application.Larry Burden 18:40 It could be argued that the STEM curriculum is already there. It's the STEM mindset, and the STEM activities in the curriculum that isn't there. So really, it is, it's just finding, it's finding curriculum that has that, that Maker mindset involved. It's finding that math curriculum, or incorporating a Making mindset into the current math, math curriculum that will bring STEM into what we do in the classroom.Heidi Skodack 19:06 We'll get into it later I think when we talk about computational thinking. And, and those are all aspects of things we want students to experience and do, but it's about how you're doing that together as one instead of, I'm just going to do math, I'm just going to do science, I'm just going to do tech. It's when they all come together.Danelle Brostrom 19:24 And that's where our worlds overlap, because that's 100% what those ISTE Standards are about and specifically...Larry Burden 19:31 Great segue, that was awesome.Danelle Brostrom 19:32 I know right, I was already gonna talk about the computational thinking stuff, but, but yeah computational thinking is a big part of those ISTE Standards so even if the kids don't go into coding, when they're learning to code they're being a better thinker, and they're breaking up problems into simpler parts, and improving their designs over time. All those kinds of things are the core pieces of computational thinking, but they're good to know no matter what you're doing. Right? They're good everywhere, no matter what industry you're in. I mean, I can't tell you how many times, I'm not coding but I'm definitely trying to solve problems and changing up my plan because that didn't work.Heidi Skodack 20:08 Right, whether you're on the side of doing the coding, or on the other side where you're actually operating the machine that has all the coding in it. I mean, there has to be that thought process of, you know, what is happening when a problem occurs? You know, what, how do I solve that problem? Is it a call to tech right away for some support or is it something I problem solve myself? Because the, the tools that we're, even if you're not on the side of coding, the tools that we're using are so high tech now you have to be able to have some of those problem solving skills built in, no matter what your job is or where you are.Danelle Brostrom 20:39 Can you talk to us about the new K-12, Computer Science Standards? I'm so excited about these and I know you are too, so.Heidi Skodack 20:44 So, Computer Science Standards were adopted last year at the end of the year. And those really require all students to have K through 12, computer science experience. And again it's designed around the same things, the ISTE standards, the STEM Standards, getting more STEM into schools, and Computer Science Standards, and what those look like. The good news is, is that the, as a state we recognize the importance of it. Are we ahead of the game? Not at all. I don't think at all in Michigan as far as computer science goes. But we're getting there. And the point is, we're doing it right direction. We have a couple of things going in. I went to Computer Science Summit in Arkansas, believe it or not. So, to myself I said, really, there's a lot of computer science going on, Arkansas?Danelle Brostrom 20:45 Go check it out.Heidi Skodack 20:51 Yeah, go check it out. So I went. And, it really was a summit from all the governors throughout the United States that were there, and talked about what programs they were implementing, and what kind of funding they had behind the support. And Hattie he was there to talk to us. Had a good chat with him, and I was really interested in how far ahead Arkansas was, South Carolina was, in their implementation of computer science standards. But one of the things that was critical was the piece that number one, you had adopted standards in your state, and the second piece is that they had somebody leading it at the state level, which is coming as well. That's coming next, is where we will have a person that actually leads, what is the implementation of computer science going to look like in schools, and what resources do we have available. Because we know, sometimes we get mandates and we don't necessarily have all the resources. But it's how we respond to what is coming that really makes the difference. So I think our attempt at blowing up code.org or blowing up our code this year, we'll, we'll put a little bit of dent in it. But the standards are very clearly outlined, and they're very simple at the elementary levels, but it really is about the process of thinking and problem solving. It's going to be great, but it's also going to, we have to again, adjust and adapt to how is that going to fit in the curriculum. Do we force it in somewhere? So it's really about again, intentionally looking at what is already offered, where does it naturally make sense to put lessons and computer science in K through 12, and starting to think about it before we have some sort of mandate as far as what that's gonna look like. That work excites me, simply because it's good for kids and you're looking for ways to give them more exposureDanelle Brostrom 23:18 And Heidi, I have to say too I'm so excited to see the digital citizenship portions, and cybersecurity written into those K-12 Computer Science Standards because even, and I'm looking at the lower elementary standards right now, and they're talking about networks and the internet, explain what passwords are and why we use them, and why we have to use strong passwords to protect our devices. Like yes, and then there's under impacts of computing, work respectfully and responsibly with others online, keep logging information private, logoff devices appropriately. Like, all those things we talked about in the digital citizenship realm, I'm seeing embedded in these standards too, which is beautiful.Heidi Skodack 23:56 I mean, that becomes, just the way we do business.Larry Burden 23:59 If you're going to teach computer science, you probably should teach how to, teach our students how to do it appropriately.Danelle Brostrom 24:05 And how to do it safely.Larry Burden 24:06 It's a foundational, fundamental piece. We were talking about definitions earlier. So now you know we've dropped computer science and computer programming and STEM and all these things, and coding. They're all separate things. What are some of those definitions when we talk computer science, what are we, what are we saying?Danelle Brostrom 24:22 I get them all mixed up, I'll be honest. Help us Heidi.Heidi Skodack 24:27 I don't know if I have the answer to that one. Computer science is the broader picture, right? Computer science really encompasses all those different areas, and jobs and activities, like the umbrella that then coding and programming, you know, would be under. That's how I would probably define it.Larry Burden 24:45 I think it's important to say that because I think sometimes especially our students and maybe even our parents have a, they see computer science, and they immediately think okay this is Calc three minimum. We're talking about this fear of math that we're trying to get over. And the,Heidi Skodack 24:46 What is that? I don't now what that is.Larry Burden 25:06 And I think sometimes when we say computer science, people immediately go there and that's not, it's so much more than that. A softening of that definition for people that are looking. Again, I'm, I'm looking at marketing to my child. And I'm thinking, if I say, well, honey, you need to pursue a career in computer science.Danelle Brostrom 25:29 Think that's nerds behind their computer, but it's not!Larry Burden 25:33 Yeah that's probably not going to be successful so. But then if I started talking about what coding means, and what programming means, and what work in a 3D realm means, and all the, all the potential applications of computer science, suddenly, that's a lot, shinier.Heidi Skodack 25:51 I think a lot of times when you think of it related to careers. So, if you take those, that language out of there. I mean now that you have to, but if you take the language out of there about coding, and computer science but if you're working with students, you're talking about what are you interested in for your careers, and connecting those pathways of how is computer science embedded in those careers that you think you want to do? That's where you get kids connected. You know, if you talk about computer science or coding, they picture somebody in a cube farm all day just doing coding. That's not what it is. You know computer science could be thousands and thousands of careers related to computer science that people don't realize that, that are there. I mean, I think about the engineering classes at West and at Central, and even in their laser cutting machines and their small CNC machines that they have, that's all computer programming. So the person that's operating that and designing, doing the design and the making, and making decisions on where should that piece be cut out, how deep should the cut be and what is the location on the X, Y and Z axis, that's all, that's all related to computer science and coding. So I think when you have it in the conversations of careers, and then talk about how those computer science principles are linked to those, then that kind of breaks down a few barriers, than the picture of somebody sitting in a cube farm coding.Danelle Brostrom 27:12 I think the more we can lean on their passions too, and then help show them how they can connect. Again, I think of my own child who her passions are animals, and taking things apart, and creating things. And then I watched her, she was reading that "Beauty and the Beak," book where they 3D print the beak for the eagle who doesn't have one, or it gets broken or somehow. And I remember seeing her eyes light up and she was like, "I could do this," and it was like, yes, yes you could. So just sometimes it's connecting those dots for kids because they don't realize that their passion for dance could go along with this really cool thing where they're coding the LED lights on the dance, you know what I mean it just, just connecting those dots.Heidi Skodack 27:54 You know the design prosthetics which what you're talking about which has been, that field has completely changed. Because if you remember this, I always found this interesting because I thought, god if I was going to school again that would be very interesting to me. Right. You know when you think about prosthetics that were done in the 90's right, compared to what we see now, it's basically an artistry, that they do. It's out of chrome, and different materials, and metals and, and the design, in that art piece that design piece is an element that is seen throughout. As well as materials. I mean that science behind, behind the materials that they're choosing. I mean if you're running in the Paralympics we see the different things that they use there. But just that change in, it's not only functional, but it's aesthetically pleasing, and you're making decisions on materials and design. So, that area was always of interest to me because that has changed so rapidly lately.Danelle Brostrom 28:52 There's your "A," Larry. Your "A," in STEAM.Larry Burden 28:55 I was going to bring that up, so what subjects, this is on code.org, their little marketing slideshow had a slide, what subjects do students like a lot in high school? Not surprisingly, the highest was art and design, second was performing arts, third, computer science and engineering. Now I would argue, art and design right now is computer science. If you're going to get into the field of Art and Design, well not even behind. I mean if you're doing, and certainly in performing arts, if you're doing anything in, in theater in the background or in film in the background. You're going to do 3D modeling. You're going to, it's all programming now, it's all computer science, it's all understanding those processes. If you're in computer gaming and doing the art for that, 3D modeling, 3D rendering. Art and design and performing arts, just wrap it into the computer sciences, really. It doesn't sound as sexy.Heidi Skodack 29:52 Yes, and even in architecture. The flip time, and the expectation of time to get a set of plans done in do that modeling, that visualization modeling, completely changed. You used to have weeks in between and now the expectation because we have all these tools, because of computer science that we're able to use and do projects more quickly, right. So now we're spending our money on technology, and our time is decreasing, but the expectation is increasing, of what the expectations are. Same thing in theater arts, when you're designing those stagecraft, and,Larry Burden 30:28 Those sets that they put together now.Heidi Skodack 30:29 Those sets are done all ahead of time, including like how they're going to work. So those moveable pieces, like what do those gears look like, and how is that rotating. So more time is spent on the pre-planning, than it is on actually the design, construct, building so that is all done ahead of time in the design process that's amazing.Danelle Brostrom 30:49 Heidi are we still seeing a gap in the amount of girls and minorities that are going into STEM fields, and doing coding or is that kind of changing do you think?Heidi Skodack 30:57 It is changing. We're doing better, but we're still not there yet. Females and minorities in general, you know, to increase enrollment and excitement about going into those fields is super important. To have those diverse conversations with different people at the table is super important. So the more we can help students or guide them in that direction, you know you don't want to force somebody, you know, to do it. But certainly, you have to make sure that they had an opportunity to make that choice.Danelle Brostrom 31:25 For sure.Larry Burden 31:26 An educated choice.Heidi Skodack 31:27 Yes.Danelle Brostrom 31:27 And girls will typically look at coding in different ways to. Like isn't it true that they'll try to fix the problem, or try to create something that will make a difference. Like that's kind of what usually brings girls to the table. We need those kinds of, of students. And I love what you're doing with TechGirls. Can you talk about TechGirls real quick because I think that's such a cool thing that we're doing in our region.Heidi Skodack 31:46 TechGirls, I actually started a group when I was in Farmington, but we started a group up here at Central in 2016, and their mission really is to increase awareness for females and minorities in anything related to STEM. And they won a grant last year to allow them to expand to West Senior High. They reached out to Elk Rapids, and did a lesson with a second grade class. Within the community, they volunteer at a Senior Citizens Center, helping them with their technology. They've done Recycle Racers with our kids at Eastern and then throughout the district last year. But really, their mission is to, you know, really build that mentorship so it's so important for them to see young women in those roles of leaders, that are leading those areas of technology and in STEM, and to know that there's a pathway for them moving forward. One of our TechGirls actually, you probably already heard the news on her last year, was Elizabeth Sanders won the Congressional App Award, and went to Washington DC, based on an app that she designed. And her app, of course, right about helping people. So her's was the Calc-u-saver, and you can actually download it online, and looks like a calculator, but if you're in a dangerous situation you can punch in your numbers, looks like a calculator, and it will send a message to your person to say, you know, come and pick me up. It has the location sensor on it you know, so they know where to pick you up and to call you back to get you out of that situation that you feel is uncomfortable or dangerous. So kudos to,Danelle Brostrom 33:23 It's amazing.Heidi Skodack 33:24 our TechGirl. So we're still working to expand that. I mean the goal would be lovely to have it at every school in the district but slow growth there. But we're working on it.Danelle Brostrom 33:33 But you are, I mean you kind of do have it in every school because the little's see these high school girls that are, you know, it's a high schooler who, who's interested in the same kinds of things I am, and they're so cool, and I could do that. So, I mean I know that they're just based at our secondaries but man, the impact is so cool across the district.Heidi Skodack 33:54 Getting there. And they're a great group of girls, and they volunteer for just about anything. And we can always count on them. So super proud of them.Larry Burden 34:01 I have to say last question, if you have any other questions 'cause we are way over.Danelle Brostrom 34:07 Well I was just gonna say, is there anything else that, that we didn't touch on that, that you want to share, that you want to talk about. Anything that you're like, oh, I wish they would have asked me that.Heidi Skodack 34:15 Just that Hour of Code, the dates for the Hour of Code are December 9 through the 15th, but we've actually extended it through the 18th. Just make sure you get in your Hour of Code, and if there's any teachers that are interested or need help, contact, Danelle or myself, and we'll be happy to get them set up. Our goal was to create a competition, we want to see how many east side versus west side we're able to do the coding, and kind of have a leaderboard that's going to be on a website that we'll share with teachers and principals.Larry Burden 34:46 Sounds great. TechTool of the Week!TechTool of the Week 34:51 TechTool of the week, I just want to mention there are a ton of great resources for educators who are interested in doing coding in their classroom. Code.org has the HourofCode.com. There are posters that you can download and hang up. There are stickers that you can order. Then all of the different activities, and games, and things. And then don't forget about REMC, our local REMC has some different items that you can do coding with. If you go into their system and search for STEM, you can get things like: bloxals, Dash and Dot, Little Bits, Ozobots, Fearow and the drone, all those kinds of things you can do coding with as well, and they're, they're hands on. And then, if you're not local there are other REMC's do different things. Some REMC's I know have Microbits or the Osmos that you can check out that you can do coding with. But just definitely check and see what your REMC offers through that Classroom Makers Project because there are a lot of great resources over there.Larry Burden 35:42 You mentioned drones and we should have hit on the drone thing. We'll get it next time, we'll get it next time. Tutorials and updates, just wanted to say, you know, last week we did that, the annual EdTech Loop Gift Guide, there's some great STEM gifts, great STEM gifts in that guide, so give that a listen, that pod listen. It was a really fun show. I want to also give a shout out to an upcoming special 100th episode of the EdTech Loop podcast on digital citizenship. It is like a digital citizenship blowout. Has all the information so look for that in the upcoming weeks. In closing, follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @tcapsloopDanelle Brostrom 36:19 @brostromdaHeidi Skodack 36:20 @skodackLarry Burden 36:21 Bam! Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Tune-in, Downcast, Overcast, the Google Play Store, Spotify or wherever else you get your ear candy. Leave a review, we'd love the feedback. Thanks for listening and inspiring.Danelle Brostrom 36:38 I can't see the time from where I'm sitting.

The Hour of Code is coming! Are you ready? This post and podcast episode will give you everything you need to get ready to participate in the Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week in 2019. In case you haven’t been paying attention, computer science skills are vastly becoming some of the most in-demand skills of the twenty-first century. In fact, some call it a new “superpower." But we have a big problem. There more computer science jobs than the U.S. can fill with qualified candidates. Computer Science has become part of every industry. Technology is everywhere and coding is the backbone of how it all works. So we can't sit idly by and hope that some of our students will decide to take an interest in Computer Science, we need to give them exposure to coding and build those foundational skills. The Hour of Code will not only give our students computer science skills but also help us cultivate creativity and critical thinking skills. Guess what? You don't have to be a coding expert to facilitate these experiences with your students. Shoutout Thank you to GaETC and all the amazing educators in Georgia! Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here: Gearing Up for the Hour of Code What is Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and The Hour of Code? Computer Science Education Week or CSEdWeek is an annual program designed to inspire K-12 students to take an interest in computer science. The program was originated by the Computing in the Core coalition, Code.org, and is supported by partners and educators worldwide. The philosophy is simple but significant: every student deserves the opportunity to learn computer science. The Hour of Code is a global movement in over 180 countries and is a quick way to introduce coding to students or anyone. Anyone can learn the basics of computer science in a fun and easy way! By spending as little as one hour, you can spark coding interest in your students with one-hour lesson plans, tutorials, interactives, and games. How to Run an Hour of Code Ready to get started? Running an Hour of Code doesn’t have to be complicated. The resources are abundant and easy-to-follow. Sign-up here to get FREE resources! The activities are self-directed. Teachers do not need to stand in front of the class and actually teach code! This is easy, y'all! No matter what grade level you teach, or what devices you have available, every student can participate in the Hour of Code and learn the basic principles that apply to all programming languages (like sequencing and looping). There are even options to go “unplugged” if you do not have access to devices in your classroom because students can learn computer science principles with something as simple as a deck of cards. Classroom Tips When your students come across difficulties it's okay to respond: “I don’t know. Let’s figure this out together.” “Technology doesn’t always work out the way we want.” “Learning to program is like learning a new language; you won’t be fluent right away.” What if a student finishes early? Students can see all tutorials and try another Hour of Code activity. Or, ask students who finish early to help classmates who are having trouble with the activity. Celebrate! Print certificates for your students. Print "I did an Hour of Code!" stickers for your students. Order custom t-shirts for your school. Share photos and videos of your Hour of Code event on social media. Use #HourOfCode and @codeorg so we can highlight your success, too! Coding Resources & Lessons There are hundreds of free resources, lesson plans, tutorials and events that bring the power of coding into the K-12 classroom.  CLICK HERE: to get all the Hour of Code Activities. Podcast Question of the Week What is your plan for the hour of code and CSEdweek? Join the discussion here! Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.  

In today's episode, we talk all things coding with board member, Lisa Bohaty! Today you'll learn all the tips and tricks on how to get coding introduced to you classroom with practical tools and free resources.

Computer Science Education Week is December 9-15, and as part of that, code.org promotes "Hour of Code". Learn about why you should teach coding in any subject area or any grade level, and find out where you can get ready-to-use resources no matter your own skill level.

Welcome to Olathe Spark Starters Podcast, where it is our mission to inspire innovative ideas and empower educators to cannonball into personalized professional learning. On Episode 11, we will help listeners understand the importance of computer science in education today and provide ideas and resources for implementing the Hour of Code in December.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Deborah Kerby Business and Computer Teacher at Pocono Mountain School District Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and she discusses the Hour of Code and Girls Who Code programs. Send us your feedback at feedback@k12ccc.com, or call our voicemail line at 346-FAQ-HELP! 01:25 Deborah Kerby joins us 04:00 Hour of Code Program 05:20 Girls Who Code Program 09:12 Trends in Educational Technology That You Are Not So Fond Of 10:20 Evaluating Technology in the Classroom 12:31 How Can Technology in Education Be More Than One and Done 14:40 Words of Wisdom in Our Journey of Purposeful Technology in our Classrooms Deborah Kerby can be found on twitter at @dockerby

On today's episode we discuss the value of coding with your students. Things that were mentioned on today's episode. https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/19/18628321/microsoft-kano-pc-windows-10-diy-building-kit-kids https://techinasecforclassrooms.weebly.com/how-to-get-started https://mommypoppins.com/coding-kids-free-websites-teach-learn-programming To support my podcast go to https://anchor.fm/techinasec and click on "Support this podcast". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techinasec/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techinasec/support

This week I sat down with Mary Ann Carrasquillo, an awesome K-5 teacher at Milton Bradley Elementary School. You will definitely be inspired hearing about what she is doing with her classroom. Follow Me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:@beardedteched and @beardedtechedguy Links:https://education.microsoft.com/https://hourofcode.com/ushttps://scratch.mit.edu/https://code.org/https://my.springfieldpublicschools.com/welearn/SitePages/Blog.aspxMusic: Ashamaluev Music Corporate, Technologyhttps://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/royalty-free-music

This week I sat down with Mary Ann Carrasquillo, an awesome K-5 teacher at Milton Bradley Elementary School. You will definitely be inspired hearing about what she is doing with her classroom. Follow Me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:@beardedteched and @beardedtechedguy Links:https://education.microsoft.com/https://hourofcode.com/ushttps://scratch.mit.edu/https://code.org/https://my.springfieldpublicschools.com/welearn/SitePages/Blog.aspxMusic: Ashamaluev Music Corporate, Technologyhttps://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/royalty-free-music

So you participated in #HourOfCode...now what? Ann, Kelly, and Cynthia share some resources you can use to extend the fun and learning of #HourOfCode all year long. See resources for each episode at bit.ly/edtechconfessions.

The Hour of Code volunteers helped us pull off an amazing week for all of our students to explore technology. Please listen in to the podcast as Mrs. Scarborough connects with Mrs. Miller, the educational technology teacher, and discuss learning, technology and the Hour of Code.   

Google gets a lot of attention and even affection for giving away free services in exchange for our personal, private data. Apple doesn’t want any of that. When you buy something from Apple, just like stickers and cables come in the box, hundreds of millions of dollars of educational programing and probably billions in free apps and services, everything you need to start exploring code and photography and video and music and much, much, more also comes invisibly in that box. If you think Apple products are two expensive, this is where some of that money goes, so you should absolutely go, get in on all the free classes and training, and take that money back. Even if you’ve never bought an Apple product you can still take all of it, all for free. It’s not just one of Apple’s biggest products, it’s one of the least know and least taken advantage of, especially when it comes to things like Field Trips for schools and Apple Camp for kids, so make sure you let your friends know, let your schools know, let everyone know. Pick some classes, get some people together, and go, go go. SPONSOR: Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this show! Get all-you-can-learn access to over 20,000 courses for 2 months for free! LINKS: Today at Apple Budge Studios MORE: Gear: https://kit.com/reneritchie Podcast: http://applepodcasts.com/vector Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneritchie Instagram: https://instagram.com/reneritchie SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS YouTube  

Happy Hour of Code Week. Here are your ideas to get started. Brian Aspinall, author of Code Breaker: 15+ Ways to Get Started with Coding, shares how students from kindergarten to high school can start to learn coding. He also discusses why the argument that every child won't become a coder just doesn't hold water. Enjoy Hour of Code week! www.coolcatteacher.com/e396 SPONSOR: Join a Free Personalized Learning Session with Me and TextHelp! This Thursday, December 6 from 1-3 pm Eastern Time, Edweek is hosting an event about personalized learning. I'll be co-hosting a panel conversation on how I help kids learn how to personalize their own learning, how we can differentiate instruction, and we'll have an "old fashioned" tool share at 2 pm in the room. Even if you cannot attend live, you can sign up to review the links and transcripts later. Get ready to talk about Personalized Learning. Just go to text.help/coolcatteacher and join the conversation.

Tune in to hear the very first podcast in our series. We will introduce the concept of Techquity, a best practice, a best failure, and discuss one of the tech tools that we like to use. Link to show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HgV84PIqNuTh11fLFgx9j4_tNZ_UBM437mx2O5_tGNI/edit?usp=sharing Initial Launch of our podcast: Opening Quote MVP Hall of Fail App of the Week Contemporary Issue in Education Closeout

The amazing Corey Rogers (@corey_rogers) joins Mindy and Jonathan as they all gear up for this year's Hour Of Code. Learn about Iowa's new Computer Science Standards, and get the resources and ideas you need for a successful Hour of Code event in your school. Also, the weather might be cold, but the tech nuggets are hot! Links for everything we talk about in the show can be found at dlgwaea.org/podcast/53 You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us with questions or ideas, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without all of you!!  

I share with you the top 8 things I share with teachers considering starting a computer science, coding, or technology program in their schools. I share with you my Coding for Kids guide, some resources you can use for Hour of Code, and some resources available from Code.org to help you bring coding & computer science into your school. Check out the blog here! Don't have time to listen now? Pin it to your technology for kids Pinterest board! Download your free Coding for Kids: Your Free Guide to Websites that Teach Kids Computer Programming ebook below or click here!   Credits: Podcast intro and outro music Late Night Tales by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

MTT018|Hour of Code and first-time Grant Writing - Jillian Hoffman   www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Hour of Code - The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide. The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2018 Computer Science Education Week will be December 3-9, but you can host an Hour of Code all year-round. Computer Science Education Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906). Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.   Jillian Hoffman is an elementary school teacher in Torrance, California. She has 15 years of teaching experience in both private and public schools.  Jillian takes us on her journey from not having any coding experience, to writing a grant to get the project off the ground into her new school. Then, showing other teachers at her school how to implement Hour of Code into their curriculum. Contact Jillian Hoffman: Email:  hoffman.jillian@tusd.org We would love to hear from you!  Let us know if this format is helpful to you!  Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes?   Email us Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!  And please consider leaving us a rating and review. Please share this podcast with someone you think might be interested in the content. What’s in your Tech Toolbelt? Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music  

In part 1 of her Teacher's Journey, Tara shares the beginnings of her journey working for a non-profit before jumping into teaching. While looking for a good fit, she shares where she's been, things she has learned, and talks about how she developed a passion for Coding, Technology Integration, and gender equity in educational technology.

In part 1 of her Teacher's Journey, Tara shares the beginnings of her journey working for a non-profit before jumping into teaching. While looking for a good fit, she shares where she's been, things she has learned, and talks about how she developed a passion for Coding, Technology Integration, and gender equity in educational technology.

Episode 23 - Thanks To Code Dot Org Have An Hour Of Code With EdRoboTech By Edward Robinson

Episode 18 - Secrets To Preparing For The Hour Of Code 2017 By Edward Robinson

In this episode of the (https://www.teachercast.net/tep) , we take a look at three ways you can prepare your students for this years HOUR of CODE.  Why are Coding and Programming skills important?  Teaching students computer science skills not only can help provide important non-linear thinking skills into a student's vocabulary, but it is becoming more and more essential for students to be able to use logical thinking when planning projects and other daily activities.  After listening to this podcast, we hope you take a moment to think about and try out these three simple activities that can be implemented by teachers of all subjects and age levels. If you do have a chance to try any of these, please stop by soon and leave us a comment below sharing your story. Edtech in the News Google Calendar gets a refresh with updated features. (https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/time-refresh-introducing-new-look-and-features-google-calendar-web/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=unpaidsocial&utm_campaign=17octgcalprodlaunch-desktopui) Learn OneNote Conference – Nov 7-13 – Online Conference (https://learnonconference.com) In this episode, you will learn:How to use Minecraft EDU as a teaching tool through their (https://minecraft.makecode.com/) . Make code is a website supported by Microsoft. It supports several different projects and platforms. In this demo we will explore the Minecraft coding tools on the Make code site. How to (https://scratch.mit.edu) .This simple activity developed by the scholars at Scratch is a great introduction for students and teachers. Consider the potential of animating letters to spell keywords from anything you are studying. How to win your school’s Instagram Activity Coding with Robots, kneepads. (https://www.teachercast.net/2016/03/01/5-principles-blue-tape-certified-educator-sampatue/) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) The @TechEdShow (http://www.twitter.com/techedshow) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue (http://www.twitter.com/sampatue) Jennifer Judkins | @TeachingForward (https://twitter.com/teachingforward) Josh Gauthier | @MrGFactoftheDay (https://twitter.com/MrGFactoftheDay) Rob Pennington | @RobPennington9 (https://twitter.com/robpennington9) Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is:Question: Other than the activities and lessons listed above, what are you doing this year with your students to teach them about coding, programming, and Computer Science? Please share your stories and resources below in our comments section. Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources: http://www.beyondthehourofcode.com (http://www.beyondthehourofcode.com) 10 Innovative Ways to Bring STEM to Schools (http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/01/09/10-innovative-ways-to-bring-stem-to-schools/) Curious George STEM (https://unctv.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/curiousgeorge/) The Educator’s Guide to Real Estate Lesson Plans: Math & Science (https://www.redfin.com/blog/2015/08/the-educators-guide-to-real-estate-lesson-plans.html) Computer Programming Basics Lesson Plan: Tynker Games (https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/tynker-games-computer-programming/) The Educator’s Guide to Applying Real-World Math: 15 Resources with over 100 Lesson Plans (https://homeadvisor.com/r/mathematics-application-in-everyday-life/) Architecture Activities to Help You Address NGSS Engineering Standards (http://edu.stemjobs.com/architecture-activities-to-help-you-address-ngss-engineering-standards/) Making Science Labs Accessible to Students with Disabilities...

Welcome to Beyond the Hour of Code!Hello and welcome to the first episode of a brand new Podcast called Beyond the Hour of Code. If you are an educator or parent looking for information about how to enhance your classroom lessons and activities through STEM education, robotics activities (https://www.teachercast.net/tcp155-dexter-industries-gopigo-robots/) , this is the podcast for you. First of all, thank you for clicking on the link and checking out this post. My name is Sam Patterson and together, we will take a journey through the simplistically complex world of coding and programming and learn how to help your kids learn these vital 21st-Century skills. Why teach Coding and Programming? Scratch (https://www.teachercast.net/tcp120-scratch-based-programming/) , describes programming as a medium of learning and comprehension building. When students are asked to program fish to swim in a coral reef they are going to ask how a starfish swims. They will wonder if a whale belongs in the reef. They will ask the other student in their table group what color they should make the seahorse. Students will get the books off the shelf and look up the images and stories the class has shared in order to make an accurate model. Programming this challenge instead of making a poster allows the students to move past the simple question of “what is it” to more advanced questions like “What does it do?” and “How does it relate to the rest of the environment.” Programming is a vehicle that allows teachers to help students develop a more complete understanding of any subject. At it's most integrated, programming becomes just another way we have students process information. In the youngest grades, programming slows them down enough to enforce procedural thinking. Why create a podcast to support coding and programming in the classroom? Programming in the Primary Grades: Beyond the Hour of Code (https://www.teachercast.net/product/1475825447/US/teach00-20/?cart=y) .” which was written to help you learn how to create the same activities that I provide to my students.   Programming in the Primary Grades: Beyond the Hour of Code (https://www.teachercast.net/product/1475825447/US/teach00-20/?cart=y) will explain all of the platforms available and help teachers develop their own sequence of activities and skills that move students from leveled apps into content area lessons in open studio apps. By the end of this book, teachers should have a good understanding of several basic types of programming-based content area lessons and their own list of ready-to-roll lessons to support learning. The multi-grade focus of the text is designed to help teachers see how programming skills build year over year. It can also help teachers develop an understanding for how programming skills are applied to content area learning and how that changes from one year of instruction to the next. Just like math, reading, and writing, once teachers see how this knowledge and practice builds over years, they can release themselves of the responsibility of teaching “all” of programming. We use robots (https://www.teachercast.net/stem-education-can-really-bring-robotics-general-education-classroom-meetedison/) to layer social learning goals on top of prior learning goals. Let's take this journey togetherThere are literally hundreds of thousands of podcasts on iTunes, but there is only one podcast that will help you learn how to bring challenging and exciting coding and programming lessons to the students that you work with each and every day. Please take a moment and click on the Subscribe button on the right side of this blog post and join me each week for Beyond the Hour of Code, the podcast.

The Parenting Show - Sunday, December 10th, 2017 – Computer Science Education Week: Hour of Code Guests Sabarish Gnanamoorthy // https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabarish-gnanamoorthy Benjamin Kelly // https://twitter.com/BBTNB Cameron Smith // https://ca.linkedin.com/in/cameronmalcolmsmith Host Pina Crispo // https://twitter.com/Chic_Mamma Executive producer Sandra Carusi // https://twitter.com/sandra_carusi  

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, FMPSD Superintendent Doug Nicholls and Director of Technology Ali Syed discuss Composite High School keeping its name, 'Hour of Code', and other happenings in the district.

This week, Mindy and Jonathan are celebrating the return of the Hour Of Code so join the fun and learn about the latest technology resources for your classroom. Here are the links for this week's show: News & Followup SeeSaw Followup - Share Activities with other teachers, schedule activities Apple Classroom for parental controls at home! Drag and Drop for Docs, Sheets and Slides on iOS Ditch Summit The 25 Best Inventions of 2017   Main course: Coding With Samantha Dahlby...Again! How do you do an hour of code? Hour of Code FAQ Computer Science Fundamentals (grades K-5) Computer Science Discoveries (grades 6-10) Computer Science Principles (grades 9-12) Printable Scratch Coding Blocks Thimble Online Code Editor Code Pen Online Code Editor Code.org App Lab MIT App Inventor Circuit Playground Jewel Bots   Tech Nuggets: How to Access Lynda Courses for Free Iorad tutorial builder Bonus: Foxified Undo Send (Gmail): Settings > General > Undo Send Thinglink Calendar   You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app, or in Google Play Music. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without you!! Until next time...

Greetings everyone!  This week (December 4th-10th, 2017) is Computer Science Education Week!  We are celebrating this week by discussing our favorite resources to use with your students this week. Made with Code: This is created by Google.  It gives simple, easy to use projects for students to complete and code.  Geared more toward getting girls into coding, however, it is suitable for everyone. Google CS First: Geared toward students ages 9-14, CS First offers full curriculum to teachers and students.  Best of all, there is no experience needed!  As a teacher, if you know nothing about coding, this is a good place to go. Khan Academy: Lots to offer.  Computer programming, Javascript, HTML and more.  A little more advanced than CS first.  MS and HS routes.  Offers creation of classrooms or groups, and can sync with google classroom. Scratch and Scratch Jr.:  Graphical coding from MIT Thenewboston.com: Android app development, javascript, python, higher end programming, YouTube videos. Cubelets: Magnetic Blocks that attach to each other to perform a task.  Can be used as a stand-alone product or you can program them. Code.org: One of my favorites.  Very well done.  Longer and shorter lessons and all ages covered. Code Academy: Similar to Code.org or Madewithcode.com, this site offers a graphical way to program. Lego Mindstorms: EV3 littleBits Makey Makey A list of A TON of resources: https://skillcrush.com/2016/03/15/64-online-resources-to-learn-to-code-for-free/ This list is incomplete!  Do you have something you use in your class?  Share it with me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEMRoundtable/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stemroundtable Email: joe@stemroundtable.com

Today, Dr. Marina Umashchi Bers from Tufts University discusses her research findings about what works (and doesn’t) with young children in the classroom. You’ll get creative ideas for hands-on programming that works for early childhood. www.coolcatteacher.com/e202 Today’s sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download Metaverse today.

Hour Of Code

It’s sayonara to the idea of a HomePod for Christmas… we discuss reasons for delay and how this may affect the HomePod’s viability. As an Australian podcast, we also get psyched on several Apple events happening Down Under! Plus it’s quality AND quantity with Apple’s holiday advertising. Want Applelicious audio? Get Apple Slice! Part of the Auscast Network More details at appleslice.com.au

Brian Briggs, Jon Samuelson, and special guest, Susan Stewart talk about all things Hour of Code. It's easy to try, so be like Nike and just do it! We will give you the resources with links of places to start on the Twitters. Check out @bribriggs, @jonsamuelson, and @techcoachsusan for the list.

Google News and Updates New languages now supported in Google Docs and Slides files, as well as Docs editors templates Copy comments and suggestions in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Insert images more easily in Google Docs, Slides, and Drawings Google Classroom update: You can now attach files you don’t own and it will automatically make a copy. Google Edu in 90: Using Google Keep in the Classroom Update to the Google for Edu website: https://edu.google.com How to embed your Twitter feed directly into a Google Site Four creative “experiments” showcase the potential of Google Assistant Featured Content Hour of Code - Dec 4-10, 2017 CS EdWeek- CS First: The CS First curriculum is free and easy to use — no computer science experience required! Hour of Code Tutorials CS First is a free program that increases student access and exposure to computer science (CS) education through after-school, in-school, and summer programs. All clubs are run by teachers and/or community volunteers. Our materials: are completely free and available online are targeted at students in grades 4th-8th (ages 9-14) can be tailored to fit your schedule and needs involve block-based coding using Scratch and are themed to attract students with varied interests Code.org Made with Code A Beginner’s Guide to Coding in the K12 Classroom Coding resources from Shake Up Learning Ways to tie coding into your curriculum: Math and science: natural connections Social studies and English: logic/order in writing code is similar to making a case for writing an essay World languages: learning coding like a language Primary: fits in math and science, teamwork, problem-solving, etc. Apple’s Tim Cook: Coding is better than learning English as a second language (https://qz.com/1099791/apples-tim-cook-says-coding-is-better-than-learning-english-as-a-second-language/) Have low bandwidth? Plan to show videos at the front of the class, so each student isn't downloading their own videos. Or try the unplugged/offline tutorials. Provide headphones for your class, or ask students to bring their own, if the tutorial you choose works best with sound. Don't have enough devices? Use pair programming. When students partner up, they help each other and rely less on the teacher. They’ll also see that computer science is social and collaborative. Scripting in G Suite: https://developers.google.com/apps-script/overview Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Kim Monroe (technology teacher, New Jersey) -- Is there a way to search for precreated Gsuite activities? For example, I have saved templates from people I follow like you and Matt and Alice Keeler, but can I search google and find other “slides” or sheet templates? Hyperdocs.co Hyperdocs folder Twitter hashtags: #gsuiteedu / #googleedu / #gttribe / #edtechteam Pinterest All Things Google Pinterest Board   Shannon Burger (library media specialist, Missouri) -- I love Bitmoji and was really excited about customizing my Bitmoji as explained by Mandi Tolen in her blog post, but then the librarian in me reared its head!  Before I share this with the teachers at my school.... are we violating copyright by modifying the Bitmoji image?   Bitmoji Terms of Use: https://www.bitmoji.com/support/terms.html The case for “not violating” -- “Snap Inc. grants you a personal, worldwide, royalty-free, non-assignable, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-sublicensable license to access and use our Services.” The case for “violating” -- You must also respect Snap Inc.'s rights. These Terms do not grant you any right to: use branding, logos, designs, photographs, videos, or any other materials used in our Services except as explicitly allowed by these Terms or our Services (for example, you may create and share your Bitmoji as our Services allow); On The Blogs Matt - Ditch That Marking: 5+ ways to improve grading (written by GTTriber Ben Whitaker!) Kasey - Interactive Learning Menus with G Suite Ready to Become a Google Certified Trainer? Do you want to travel and help other teachers learn how to use G Suite in their classroom? Do you want to get your foot in the door as a consultant, trainer, or present at national conferences? Want to make a little extra cash in summer training teachers? The VIP trainer course opens twice yearly (May and December) and will re-open for enrollment on November 10, 2017, and close on November 27, 2017. This is the e-course you have been waiting for–the course to help you on your journey to becoming a Google for Education Certified Trainer! Becoming a Google Certified Trainer was one of the best decisions I ever made, and it transformed my learning and my career! This self-paced, e-course includes EVERYTHING you need to know to pass the Trainer Skills Assessment AND complete the application requirements, including: – 30+ Video Lessons (including the archive) – Private Google+ Community – The Ultimate Google Certified Trainer Planner and Check List – VIP BONUSES! – Tips & Tricks – and much more! Visit BecomeAGoogleTrainer.com for all of the details and to enroll (VIP will NOT open until November 10th!) *Please note: This course does NOT prepare you for Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2. [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]

In this video, we learn how to use the FREE activities on HourofCode.org to engage students and teach them about computer science. The Tech Educator  www.techeducatorpodcast.com (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/) . Show InformationTara Linney coding in the curriculum https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gTRSQ2_Wnia22MKwdn9YoKm5DUUgbG0zzX6-ucQKaHw/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gTRSQ2_Wnia22MKwdn9YoKm5DUUgbG0zzX6-ucQKaHw/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000) Treehouse  http://teamtreehouse.com/join/first-week-free?utm_source=google&cid=1027&as_clid=297355d4-6045-4844-8f45-bcbd75433c5b:treehouse%20programming:b:g:1t1&gclid=CIKfiKG9y8ECFZNbfgodSg8A2g (http://teamtreehouse.com/join/first-week-free?utm_source=google&cid=1027&as_clid=297355d4-6045-4844-8f45-bcbd75433c5b:treehouse%20programming:b:g:1t1&gclid=CIKfiKG9y8ECFZNbfgodSg8A2g) lIGHTBOT  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lightbot-one-hour-coding-14/id927711285?mt=8 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lightbot-one-hour-coding-14/id927711285?mt=8) Vocareum   http://instructionaltechtalk.com/021-coding-classroom-vocareum/ (http://instructionaltechtalk.com/021-coding-classroom-vocareum/) Tickle app  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/705926089/tickle-learn-to-code-using-scratch-to-make-iphone  (http://instructionaltechtalk.com/021-coding-classroom-vocareum/) http://www.tickleapp.com/ (http://www.tickleapp.com/) Coding resources http://bit.ly/1zxiWu4 (http://bit.ly/1zxiWu4) Recorded October 26, 2014

Jeff sits down with Cameron Evans from Microsoft Education and educators Glenn Robbins and Michael Braun to discuss how Microsoft and Code.org are transforming the lives of more than 20 million students through code. About MicrosoftFounded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Links of Interesthttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/default.aspx (Microsoft in Education) http://www.educatornetwork.com/Sites/Resources/QuickTipVideos (Microsoft Educator Network) https://twitter.com/Microsoft_EDU (@Microsoft_EDU) https://www.facebook.com/microsoftineducation (Microsoft in Education) (Facebook) http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/youthspark/youthsparkhub/hourofcode/ (YouthSpark )(Hour of Code) Show TopicsHour of CodeThere's been lots of buzz and student participation in the Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week which was 12/8-14. Over 77 million globally have tried coding. Microsoft believes that every young person should have the opportunity to learn coding and it's proud to be a founding partner of http://Code.org (Code.org). Microsoft is working with the industry on a grassroots effort to inspire 100 million young people around the world to try coding and empower them to do more and achieve more. http://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2014/12/10/everyone-starts-somewhere/ (Satya recently visited the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology in the Bronx) and encourages employees to participate in the Hour of Code Some of the many ways Microsoft is supporting educators and their students around the Hour of Code/http://Code.org (Code.org) effort include: Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/youthspark/computerscience/teals/ (TEALS)) places Microsoft employee volunteers and experts from across the industry into high schools http://www.tealsk12.org/schooldisplay/schools-viewonly-maponly.php (across the U.S.) to teach computer science to students and help address an urgent need to jumpstart computer science education during the K-12 years. Microsoft partners with http://code.org/ (Code.org) to bring computer science professionals from Microsoft to students as guest speakers through https://education.skype.com/ (Skype in the Classroom). Teachers can access volunteers who are experts in a range of topics from design to coding and more. Student Created Coding Projects   Catching Eggs http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/849c776b-e075-4c94-bfe1-c935be880c55 (http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/849c776b-e075-4c94-bfe1-c935be880c55) Where's Waldo? https://www.touchdevelop.com/ymqc (https://www.touchdevelop.com/ymqc) Teddy Bear https://www.touchdevelop.com/lhmi (https://www.touchdevelop.com/lhmi) Swimming Angry Bird https://www.touchdevelop.com/mfsr (https://www.touchdevelop.com/mfsr) Sun Collector https://www.touchdevelop.com/wasy (https://www.touchdevelop.com/wasy) Microsoft EducationOn 12/8, Microsoft launched http://imagine.microsoft.com/ (Microsoft Imagine), a new cornerstone of Microsoft's global YouthSpark initiative that connects aspiring student developers of all skill levels with the tools, resources, and experiences they need to turn their innovative ideas into reality. Whether it's building a game, designing an app or launching a project, Microsoft Imagine strikes a balance between fun and learning, encouraging students to create, code and develop their ideas throughout their educational journey. This is another resource teachers can use to pull from for their lesson plans. Microsoft's support of Hour of Code/http://Code.org (Code.org) is a part of a broader purpose…MS EDU's goal is to provide the programs and technology to educators that can help ensure kids have 21st century...

Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson are back. Talking Hour of Code and how to keep momentum for coding and computer science going throughout the year. Check out grumpyoldteachers.com for all the latest updates.

We reached 100! A talk with the great Sam Patterson @sampatue about his experience teaching coding with elementary/middle school students. Sam, author of the book: Beyond The Hour Of Code, has a number of great ideas for you as Hour of Code week approaches. Join Amy Fadeji, David Theriault, and Jon Samuelson as we talk programming.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "Hour of Code and Beyond" with special guest presenter, Sam Patterson, November 12, 2016. The Hour of Code week will be here soon (Dec. 5-11, 2016) and we are thrilled to have Sam Patterson as our special guest to kick off our preparation for the Hour of Code week. He will share details about the Hour of Code and tips and resources you can use to get your classes involved in this exciting, life-changing experience as well as ways to move beyond the hour of code. He will share his passion for coding and programming with students as creators as well as consumers through their stories and student examples and how to move from the Hour of Code to coding to learn. Sam is the author of Programming in the Primary grades: Beyond the Hour of Code, Poet, Writer, blogger, teacher of students: Sam has taught in independent schools since 2002 in the subjects of English, writing, darkroom photography, algebra, algebra 2, and pre-calc, K-5 technology, and making and tinkering. Sam is a innovator on campus and he uses his blog to reach out to his campus environment and to reach beyond into the community of connected educators. Follow Sam Patterson on Twitter https://twitter.com/SamPatue Blog: http://www.teachercast.net/my-paperless-classroom/

Today the guys are on their own. Talking about the Hour of Code (hourofcode.com), code.org and the benefits of coding in the classroom. Music from Nik Sea and the Google Tip of the Week.

This week, we're talking to Yuta Tonegawa, founder of the Japanese equivalent of the Hour of Code. He's passionate about engaging young Japanese students with coding, but the barriers he faces are distinctly different obstacles that face his American counterpart, the Hour of Code.

On this episode, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about the Hour of Code and what happens afterwards and how has Google changed the way students learn. Check out the talking points below. Beyond Hour of Code by Tony DePrato a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/02/28/beyond-hour-of-code/ b. https://hourofcode.com/us c. What happens afterwards? d. What are some good ideas at each level? i. Grade calculator ii. Something fun that you can discuss e. Just a one-off moment in the school year i. Too easily dismissed? ii. Something that is accessible not scary How Has Google Affected the Way We Learn? By Zhai Yun Tan of KQED a. Link: http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/02/08/how-has-google-affected-the-way-students-learn/ b. Good, bad, inevitable? c. What can't teachers do anymore? d. What should they do?

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "Hour of Code Extensions" with special guest presenter, Vicky Sedgwick, December 19, 2015. The official "Hour of Code" week is over but there are tons of resources and activities available for continuing coding/programming experiences throughout the year! We are very excited to have Vicky Sedgwick joining us as our special guest presenter for this session. Vicky has been a leader in integrating coding activities in her school and as a frequent presenter on this topic. She will share her stories, resources and experiences for extending these programming opportunities with your students. Vicky Sedgwick currently works at St. Martin's Episcopal School in Winnetka, CA as a K-8 technology teacher. As a former software designer and computer programmer, Vicky is very excited about the current STEAM movement in education especially when it comes to introducing K-8 students to the world of computer science and coding. She loves to share about computer science and coding not only with her students. but also with other teachers as co-moderator of the #csk8 Twitter chat and as a presenter at conferences and other events. Vicky is especially looking forward to having her students work more with Sphero, mBot, Dash & Dot, and Parrot mini drones this year. Connect with Vicky on Twitter at @visionsbyvicky.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "Hour of Code Extensions" with special guest presenter, Vicky Sedgwick, December 19, 2015. The official "Hour of Code" week is over but there are tons of resources and activities available for continuing coding/programming experiences throughout the year! We are very excited to have Vicky Sedgwick joining us as our special guest presenter for this session. Vicky has been a leader in integrating coding activities in her school and as a frequent presenter on this topic. She will share her stories, resources and experiences for extending these programming opportunities with your students. Vicky Sedgwick currently works at St. Martin's Episcopal School in Winnetka, CA as a K-8 technology teacher. As a former software designer and computer programmer, Vicky is very excited about the current STEAM movement in education especially when it comes to introducing K-8 students to the world of computer science and coding. She loves to share about computer science and coding not only with her students. but also with other teachers as co-moderator of the #csk8 Twitter chat and as a presenter at conferences and other events. Vicky is especially looking forward to having her students work more with Sphero, mBot, Dash & Dot, and Parrot mini drones this year. Connect with Vicky on Twitter at @visionsbyvicky.

A special edition talking with two students from Mrs. Tanksley's class reflecting on Hour Of Code and why you should try it out with your students. This podcast was created in 15 minutes as part of a Garage Band lesson. Take some time and listen to REAL LIVE students.

In this episode... the Hour of Code is happening this week, 11 ed tech things that won't happen by 2020, Zuckerberg is betting ed tech can bring equity to education, and why are ed tech companies not solving teacher evaluation problems?

It is pretty safe to say that we all  want t our students to be employable when they graduate, however have we[...] The post It’s Time For – Hour of Code (STEM Everyday #34) appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

No Guest Today. We discuss the Hour of Code, Featured artist of the week and the Google Tip of the Week,

Welcome to Parenting Bytes! Rebecca Levey, Amy Oztan, and Andrea Smith are spending this episode talking about Hour Of Code

Hour of Code is a global movement from Code.org to introduce all students to the ideas of coding. We talk to Cindy Kue from Heritage Elementary, some 1st grade students from OC Taylor Elementary, and Janie Stach, Coordinator of Instructional Technology today about why GCISD loves Hour of Code.

Hour of Code is a global movement from Code.org to introduce all students to the ideas of coding. We talk to Cindy Kue from Heritage Elementary, some 1st grade students from OC Taylor Elementary, and Janie Stach, Coordinator of Instructional Technology today about why GCISD loves Hour of Code.

Justin interviews Heidi Finley, 5th grade teacher in the Lake Stevens School District, about her use of Makey Makey Boards and Scratch to teacher computer programming on Chromebooks.

In this episode we go hands on with the new 2-in-1 tablet laptops from HP and Asus. We discuss Li-Fi 220Gbps, the 'Hour of Code' campaign, new funding for education science and tech projects, Xero cash up, fast Internet on International flights and more. Running time 0:51:03

Working with NASA and other data from exploded stars, to star-forming regions, to the area around black holes, students learn basic coding (for beginners - no experience required) and follow a video tutorial to create a real world application of science, technology and even art.

Today, we talk about what the Hour of Code is all about, why to participate in it.  We break down the 4C's of 21st Century learning and computational thinking. We then share what cool projects we've done to go beyond the Hour of Code in your the classroom. 

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Hour of Code with Gail Poulin and Kevin Hodgson, Dec. 6, 2014. The Hour of Code week is almost here (Dec. 8-14, 2014) and we are thrilled to have two outstanding teachers as our special guests to kick off the Hour of Code week. They will share details about the Hour of Code and tips and resources you can use to get your classes involved in this exciting, life-changing experience. Gail Poulin and Kevin Hodgson will share their passions for coding and programming with students as creators as well as consumers through their stories and student examples. Gail Poulin teaches Kindergarten and Kevin teaches 6th grade in William E. Norris School in Southampton, MA. http://hourofcode.com/us

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Hour of Code with Gail Poulin and Kevin Hodgson, Dec. 6, 2014. The Hour of Code week is almost here (Dec. 8-14, 2014) and we are thrilled to have two outstanding teachers as our special guests to kick off the Hour of Code week. They will share details about the Hour of Code and tips and resources you can use to get your classes involved in this exciting, life-changing experience. Gail Poulin and Kevin Hodgson will share their passions for coding and programming with students as creators as well as consumers through their stories and student examples. Gail Poulin teaches Kindergarten and Kevin teaches 6th grade in William E. Norris School in Southampton, MA. http://hourofcode.com/us

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Hour of Code with Gail Poulin and Kevin Hodgson, Dec. 6, 2014. The Hour of Code week is almost here (Dec. 8-14, 2014) and we are thrilled to have two outstanding teachers as our special guests to kick off the Hour of Code week. They will share details about the Hour of Code and tips and resources you can use to get your classes involved in this exciting, life-changing experience. Gail Poulin and Kevin Hodgson will share their passions for coding and programming with students as creators as well as consumers through their stories and student examples. Gail Poulin teaches Kindergarten and Kevin teaches 6th grade in William E. Norris School in Southampton, MA. http://hourofcode.com/us

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 30 languages. No experience needed.Ages 4 to 104 Follow:@bamradionetwork

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 30 languages. No experience needed.Ages 4 to 104 Follow:@bamradionetwork

In this episode, Jon Samuelson @ipadsammy, Brad Wilson @dreambition, and Steve Keinath @keinath will talk with some high school students about the Hour Of Code. Steve and Brad have done great things with their students, including creating the Things To Think About App, and Brad also created the Write About This app. Steve is working with his High School students to start a coding mentor program in the elementary and middle school in his district. Be sure to check out all the links on our Learnist boards found at learni.st yes, that is a real web address.

Big Game and Climate Change (start time 5:00) Last week, the National Resource Council released some serious warnings about climate change, saying its impacts could be abrupt and surprising. But as How on Earth contributor Brian Calvert reports, the National Wildlife Federation says big game is already getting hit. Species from mule deer to antelope to bear are all dealing with climate change in their own ways. Only elk are faring better, at least for now. All of that could mean serious changes for Colorado's hunters and wildlife watchers, says, Dr. Doug Inkley, the senior wildlife biologist for the organization and the lead author of a recent report, “Nowhere to Hide: Big Game Wildlife in a Warming World.” Hour of Code (start time 12:30) Coding is not just a magic trick where ones and zeros make Angry Birds. But it can be surprisingly simple to learn. You can do it in an hour. But you might want to use a game built by a team here at CU-Boulder. The tutorial is being offered as part of Computer Science Week. In the studio with How On Earth's Joel Parker to explain the university’s so-called “Hour of Code” is Alex Repenning, a computer science professor at CU. Hosts: Brian Calvert, Joel Parker Producer: Brian Calvert Engineer: Jim Pullen Executive Producer: Beth Bartel Listen to the show:

This week, we talk about some kid related topics, including Roblox and "An hour of code", an initiative for getting students to learn how to program. We cover Big-O notation and come back slightly better off, but with some more in-depth suggestions for you. We also talk about an article on regular expressions, how TestingBog ditched AWS, Joyant is now supporting Node.js, the bad stigma of being called a techie, and bitcoins. The post DevNews #71 – Roblox, one hour of code, Google’s robot army and more appeared first on Chariot Solutions.