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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Build Websites.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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School digital devices used to be primarily PCs, but now there are Chromebooks, iPads, Macs, Surface Pros, laptops, and more. Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones.

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15 Unusual Projects for Hour of Code

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Human robot. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Let students scan these with their iPads or another digital device to find out more about their new classmates. Here are some of my favorite unplugged activities: Human Robot. Coding with pixel art. Human algorithm. Grade level: K-5.

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6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Scratch Jr.

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4 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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Every year in preparation for December, I post lots of coding activities that students can complete with their computers, on the Internet, or using iPads, but this year, I want to do something different. These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more.

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How to Teach the Human Body and 16 Sites to Help

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There are good reasons why worksheets have been the backbone of assessment for decades: Students write or type the information (and get the benefits of note-taking). This lesson plan, though, adds a few digital native twists. take a picture of themselves with the iPad camera (or another digital camera). BrainPOP Jr.

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