Offer an Hour of Code in the School Library Media Center!
With technology changing every industry on the planet, computing knowledge has become part of a well-rounded skill set. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Hour of Code activities and computational thinking lessons are easy, fun, and help nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. Learn more at http://HourOfCode.com, try an hour yourself, or host an Hour of Code event to introduce students to the world of computing.
Computer Science Education Week is December 6th - 12 - a great opportunity to introduce K-12 students to computer science via library media lessons or library program offerings!
Join the movement and start planning to introduce your students to computer science. Take a look at "How-To" tips HERE and get started hosting an Hour of Code at your school. Just looking for a few activities to try? Take a look HERE and search by age, comfort level, and more to find a just-right activity to use in centers or choice boards.
AASL Standards Crosswalked to Code with Google’s CS First Curriculum
The American Association of School Librarians also has a crosswalk aligning the AASL Standards to the Code with Google’s CS First Curriculum. The crosswalk and accompanying statement of alignment are downloadable, and the printable PDFs are available HERE. Learn more about and see the Code with Google's CS First Curriculum HERE.
November is Picture Book Month:
Prepare Your Students for Hour of Code by Using Books!
Picture books can be a great way to prepare students for Hour of Code events and activities. Check out the article "Using Picture Books for Beginning Coding Concepts," written by school librarian Ashley Cooksey and featured in AASL's Knowledge Quest journal. In this article, Cooksey ties coding to early literacy by using books to introduce sequencing, stacks and queues, and conditionals coding concepts.
What are your plans or ideas for integrating coding in your school library media center? Do you plan to team up with your Technology Facilitator or Technology Teachers at your school? Tell us in the comments!
