Tech Terms Computer Dictionary
W3 Schools
Scratch Programming
Khan Academy
Codecademy
Code.org Code Studio
Simple HTML Guide
Quickit-html-CSS
Anchor (A great way to make free podcasts and audio files)
CS Unplugged: computer Science without a Computer
George Benainous Tutorials
html dog CSS Tutorial
LAUSD Computer Science
PC Magazine Computer Dictionary
Pixlr
GIMP
Programming for Dummies
Academy Library Computer Vocabulary
WebOpedia
By now you know what coding is, but do you realize that kids as young as kindergarten are learning how to code through online games and activities? When I first began designing websites in 2007, I found HTML to be very confusing. Of course trying to learn on my own pushed me to take two online classes on website design. Today I am hardly a pro, but know enough to get around. After viewing all the programs, apps websites etc. devoted to teaching code, I came up with this conclusion: I was born in the wrong decade. I've always been jealous of all that my students have at their disposal. Let's face it, I'm a tech nerd. Anyway, that admission out of the way, here's a bundle of resources for you on the subject of coding.
APPS
Code School- free iPhone app
Daisy the Dinosaur- for ages 6-8 yrs. old; teaches kids to code
Hopscotch- for iPhone and iPad
Overview of Coding Apps for Mobile Devices- from EdTechTeacher; 16 listed; some free, some $$
M.I.T. App Inventor- students create their own Android apps; uses Chrome browser
Scratch Jr.- for iPad and Android; for ages 6-8 yrs. old
Swift Playgrounds- learn to code on your iPad; from Apple
ARTICLES
3 Steps to Becoming a Coding Teacher- from Edutopia
15+ Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code- from Edutopia; written by Vicki Davis
Coding for Kindergarteners- from Edutopia
Coding in the Classroom: A Long Overdue Inclusion- Edutopia
Fixing the Bugs: Teaching Kids to Code on a Zero-Dollar Budget- by Mary Jo Madda
How Google is Teaching Kids to Code with Toy Blocks- from INC
How I Started an After School Code Club- by Douglas Tarr
LEGO's New Kit Teaches Kids to Code- article from CNN
Now You Can Learn to Code with Minecraft- from Gizmodo
Teaching Kids to Code Using Legos
HOUR OF CODE
Disney Hour of Code Digital Toolkit- downloadable PDF works with the page Disney's Hour of Code.
Disney's Moana- the title character teaches how to code
Hour of Code Resources- from Kodable; free K-5 coding lesson plans
Hour of Code Suggestions by Grade Level- posted by a group of tech-ed teachers
How-To Guide- grades 2-9; download certificates and templates, and tap into the collection of activities
Teacher-Led Hour of Code Lessons- covers K-12; from Education Week
Try an Hour of Code with Khan Academy- includes TEACHER PAGE
Tynker: Coding for Kids- divided by grades: K-2, 3-5, 6+
WEBSITES
Code.org- covers K-12; resource listing on classes (partnered with Disney)
Codeacademy- learn to code for free
Code Combat- students learn to code while playing a game
Code Maven- choose from 59 lessons
Code Monster- 59 lessons to choose from for middle schoolers
Code Monkey- educational game where kids code
Coding in the Elementary Classroom- Google slides presentation
Create Pokemon Game- drag and drop interface
Kids Ruby-fun and easy programming; must download program to use
LEGO Mindstorms- educators can order kits for preschool, elementary and middle school; $$
Lissa Explains it All- "the first and original HTML Help JUST for Kids."
Made with Code Google
Scratch for Educators- students can use to code their own animations, games and interactive stories; there are activities, plans and much more.
Z_ECS Lessons Text Book
