Learning Coding and Computational Thinking Unplugged: Hands On Coding |
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marcos navas
Explore the world of computational thinking and tools that are "unplugged" to teach computer science. We will be using Hands On Coding blocks to introduce the idea of coding and its basic movements. Learn about the progression of coding and robotics from PK through high school.
Audience: | Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators |
Skill level: | Beginner |
Attendee devices: | Devices useful |
Attendee device specification: | Smartphone: Android, iOS Tablet: Android, iOS |
Topic: | Computer science & computational thinking |
Grade level: | PK-12 |
Subject area: | STEM/STEAM, Computer science |
ISTE Standards: | For Students: Computational Thinker
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Review the parts of computational thinking and examples of integration
Using Hands on Coding blocks to introduce coding and algorithm design
Kinesthetically act out algorithms and codes
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In addition to being a speaker and presenter, Marcos is an ambassador and champion for an array of companies and organizations such as Dremel, Ultimaker, Pi-Top and Osmo. Marcos is one of the original Flipgrid Ambassadors and a TED Ed Innovative Educator helping spread student TED Talks via TED Clubs. Within the coding and STEM space, he is one of the original Raspberry Pi Certified Educators in the US and one of the original founders of Hands on Coding, LLC. Marcos most recently completed his Fellowship with IDEO Teachers Guild making him one of 10 educational experts in Human Centered Design & Design Thinking.
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