The next step - Hour of Code

Globally each December, Millions of people worldwide will take part in this initiative. 



To entice people to take part  Code.org has designed some basic coding activities to get people ready for the event. 

Accelerated Intro to Computer Science Course
In order to give students the skills necessary for computer science courses and logic programming, Code. Org has developed a course that covers core computer science and programming course. It is designed for students 10-18. 

As a starting point, navigate to CODE.ORG's website... https://studio.code.org/

Select Student sign up. 

Once you have signed up, select the ACCELERATED COURSE ICON. 

CLICK HERE to access the course

Skills for Future

The skills that you will need in the future are diverse. 

One fact that numerous researchers agree upon, is that programming is a crucial skill that should be taught in school. The major problem is that not all educational institutions view programming as a necessary skill.
Let's look at some facts:-

As a starting point,  uncover your skills, passions, and wishes for our next mini unit.  

Reflect upon your programming skills and interests. 

1. What prior experience have you had with programming. What programs do you know?

Python

Java

C++

Xcode

Scratch

HTML

Swift

2. What have you created with the programs that you know? Please explain

3. If you had the choice to work on any programs in the class, what would you like to do?

4. Phew, next find an image that portrays you as a programmer. 

8. Spell check, grammar check, publish your blogpost and send the url to Mrs. Narsiman, via google classroom. 

Graphic Sources:-
1. Code.Org

Everyday connections

It's amazing to reflect upon the way in which technology is a vital component of our everyday life. Truly it touches the majority of activities that we complete daily; in class, at home, while doing homework, contacting friends. Indeed technology is second nature to us, a facet of our life that we take for granted.

As a starting point, let's look at unusual ways in which our knowledge and activities can be interconnected. 

Enjoy

Mrs. N. 

Resource article
Knitters and Coders - Separated at birth

Drone Symposium.

Finally, we can all breathe a sigh of relief and be glad that drone research is complete. 
But wait, there is more...

Presenting your Drone Research

Over the past few weeks, you have conducted research, gained your drone license and began to formulate ideas on how drones could make our lives easier. 

We know that an integral piece of research is the presentation of data. 
One missing piece of data is market analysis, this is an additional requirement. 

This is your chance to choose a medium to present your findings. 

You have the latitude to choose from a myriad of tools. Pick your strength, focus on what tools that you know. 

This will one of your final summative assessments for the unit.