Synopsis
What would you do if you were a wizard?
While his fellow classmates dream of becoming football players, architects, and doctors, Ralph wants to be a wizard. With his magic, he would help his friends and family members--and even make the world a better place!
If I Were A Wizard introduces coding concepts through the enchanting imagination of a young boy. From Repeats and Loops to Algorithms, If I Were a Wizard prompts discussion and helps build conceptual understanding of coding.
Currently, there is a global push for coding in education. Coding is the new creation tool and it gives us the ability to create new products, bring people together, and solve important problems in the world. Our youngest students learn concepts in many different ways and look for ways to connect concepts to their own lives. If I Were a Wizard is designed to bridge the gap between the physical and digital and be a springboard into the magical world of coding.
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Review
"Paul is one of the few educators I know who can genuinely inspire excitement in other educators when it comes to teaching kids about the powers of computers and technology. This is particularly true of teachers in the primary years, where his ability to demystify what can be challenging or complex ideas for the uninitiated is evident in the excitement he generates each time he presents to others." -Bruce Fuda, Australian Computing Academy "Paul Hamilton is a pioneer in creating learning experiences and materials to shape young innovators. His work with coding and augmented reality was a great resource when developing workshops for teachers. His ideas continue to inspire so many." -Sabba Quidwai, ADE, EdTech Consultant, Director of Innovative Learning at University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine (DFM) "Paul has an ability to to knit creativity and coding together in a truly unique way." -Cathy Hunt, Global speaker and founder of iPad Art Room
About the Author
Paul Hamilton is a primary teacher in Queensland, Australia. He is passionate about introducing students to coding concepts through a variety of ways, including non-digital formats. Paul is a renowned, inspiring public speaker and advocate for the effective use of technology in schools. He's an author and app developer who has been recognized by Australian media, including The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and Canberra Times, as a leading pioneer in the EdTech field.
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