No Fear Coding: Computational Thinking Across the K-5 Curriculum (Computational Thinking and Coding in the Classroom) - Softcover

Williams, Heidi

 
9781564843876: No Fear Coding: Computational Thinking Across the K-5 Curriculum (Computational Thinking and Coding in the Classroom)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1564843874 ISBN 13: 9781564843876
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education, 2017

Synopsis

Coding and computational thinking (the ability to think like a computer) are among the skills that will serve students well in the future. Coding goes beyond websites and software – it’s an essential component in finding solutions to everyday problems. Computational thinking has many applications beyond the computer lab or math class –it teaches reasoning, creativity and expression, and is an innovative way to demonstrate content knowledge and see mathematical processes in action.

No-Fear Coding shows K-5 educators how to bring coding into their curriculum by embedding computational thinking skills into activities for every content area. At the same time, embedding these skills helps students prepare for coding in the middle grades as they build their knowledge.

To help teachers easily and effectively introduce coding, the book features:

  • Classroom-tested lessons and activities designed for skills progression.
  • Ready-to-implement coding exercises that can be incorporated across the curriculum.
  • Alignment to ISTE and Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards.
  • Case studies and explorations of technology tools and resources to teach coding.

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About the Author

Heidi Williams is Head of School for Jefferson Lighthouse, an IB (International Baccalaureate) Primary Years World School in Racine, WI. Williams is also known as the STRETCh (Striving to Reach Every Talented Child) Instructor www.stretchinstructor.com and has worked in the area of Gifted & Talented as a GT Resource Teacher and a K-12 GT Coordinator.

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Publisher
International Society for Technology in Education
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1564843874
ISBN 13 
9781564843876
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
176