Computer Science/Coding
Teaching students to create and make with code? Explore and share resources and strategies, including activities, games, and apps, for teaching kids programming skills and computer science concepts.
Using Stories to Support Computational Thinking
Breaking stories down into parts is a handy way to teach preschool students about structure, logical reasoning, and sequencing.306
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.19.5k
Screen-Free Computational Thinking
When elementary students learn logic through collaborative physical activities, there’s no need for laptops or tablets.197
Teach Your Kids to Code: 6 Beginner's Resources for Parents
Introducing computer programming to your kids can be a challenge, especially for those who aren’t familiar with the nuances of code. Fortunately, in the last few years, a number of apps, software, and guides have been produced that make the often-complex subject of computer coding easy to grasp for young learners. So where to begin? These are a few resources that parents can share with their kids to help them start learning about programming.16.9k
Teaching Students to Code Using Free Simulators
Coding simulators give teachers a way to set up low floor, high ceiling activities for elementary students to practice what they’re learning.263
15+ Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code (Even Without a Computer)
With this collection of resources, you can teach your students to code—even if you’re still learning yourself.11k
7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills
If you're concerned that a) elementary school students don't have the ability to code, b) there's no room in the curriculum, and c) you don't possess coding chops to teach programming skills, throw out those worries. Explore these free, or almost free, tools, sites and apps that require no coding background or expertise.15.7k
Creating Online Clubs for Students During Remote Learning
A teacher who sponsors a coding club shares how it helps students meet peers with similar interests and feel less alone while learning at home.1.2k
Want to Teach Coding? Here’s Where to Begin
Learn more about how to get started teaching students to code—even if you have no prior experience.3.3k
The Future of Coding in Schools
Mitch Resnick, one of the creators of Scratch, on why he thinks coding should be taught in all schools—it's not the reason you’d expect.3.6k
3 Ways to Integrate Computer Science in Other Classes
Students can develop computer science skills starting in the early grades—even without a computer—in project-based learning and other units.604
Linking Literacy and Computer Science in Elementary School
A summer program in Los Angeles Unified School District shows how teachers—even ones new to computer science—can foster literacy and coding skills simultaneously.480
Dance Into More Engaged Learning
Dance moves and choreography can be useful in boosting students’ interest in and understanding of coding and other subjects.1.2k
A Study Upends Stereotypes About Good Coders
A 2020 study revealed that learning how to code resembles learning a language like French or Chinese—challenging entrenched beliefs about coding.304
Computational Thinking for Kindergartners
Songs and games can be used to teach the basics of computer science to young students in age-appropriate ways—without a screen.1.7k