HOW TO TEACH COMPUTING by IC Fiorenzuola

MODULE 1 activity 1 : what parts of computing are already taught in primary schools in your country? Do students work with computers at primary level? Do they learn how to use software? Do they already write basic code? Do you explore topics such as esafety with them? Identify anything that you do in your school that you think might link to computing.

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-25 16:30:40 UTC

In my school we start to teaching computing at 3-5 years childrens using scratch and beebot. From 6 to 10 ages childrens use computer lab to wrtite docs, paint and coding with scratch. From 10 to 14 years student use computer lab, your own devices and start programming with Arduino.

Module 1 activity 2 : how you could explain to your students the importance of computing?

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-25 16:51:43 UTC

The normal function of traffic lights requires sophisticated control and coordination to ensure that traffic moves as smoothly and safely as possible and that pedestrians are protected when they cross the roads. A variety of different control systems are used to accomplish this, ranging from simple clockwork mechanisms to sophisticated computerized control and coordination systems that self-adjust to minimize delay to people using the road.

MODULE 1 CONTENT

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-25 17:01:04 UTC

COMPUTING I S DIVIDED IN 3 FOCUS:

1) COMPUTER SCIENCE= HARDWARE, PROGRAMMING, UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMS

2) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY= CREATIVE AND PRODUCTIVE USE OF COMPUTER

3) DIGITAL LITERACY= GENERAL ABILITY TO USE COMPUTER

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-25 17:04:10 UTC

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-25 17:04:26 UTC

MODULE 1 activity 3: identify a classroom activity or project that is designed to address one of the basics skills

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-25 17:06:17 UTC

The basics skills are analytical thinking, work indipendently, problem solving, perseverance, be a teamplayer (collaboration).

To teach analytical thinking I propose to children to investigate a tipical recipe and analyze all the steps to make.

EDUCATION IS PREPARING KIDS FOR LIFE!

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-25 17:07:10 UTC

CODING IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE!

CODING NEEDS ABSTRACTION

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-26 06:39:56 UTC

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-26 06:40:06 UTC

COMPUTATIONAL THINKING

bellonisara78 — 2015-04-26 06:41:03 UTC

What is Computational Thinking? Computational thinking (CT) involves a set of problem-solving skills and techniques that software engineers use to write programs that underlie the computer applications you use such as search, email, and maps. Here are specific techniques.

Decomposition: Breaking a task or problem into steps or parts.
Pattern Recognition: Make predictions and models to test.
Pattern Generalization and Abstraction: Discover the laws, or principles that cause these patterns.
Algorithm Design: Develop the instructions to solve similar problems and repeat the process.

MODULE 2 CONTENT

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-11 05:42:10 UTC

It might be strange to consider teaching computing without using computers but it is probably one of the most powerful ways to approach the subject. Not only does it highlight to the students that computing isn't all about computers but more about complex problem solving, it also engages a range of different learners and especially those who might be less engaged when sitting in front of a computer.

http://csunplugged.org/

PAIR PROGRAMMING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgkahOzFH2Q#t=108

ENGAGING GIRLS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPxUIFUheOs

What do students want to learn about computing?http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/documents/767838/995937/Webinar+What+do+Students+Want+to+Learn+About+Computing.pdf

MODULE 2 ACTIVITY 1

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-11 05:42:31 UTC

What other methods have you used or could use to develop collaboration when working on computing related topics? How can we illustrate our students the importance of good communication when programming computers?

I DIVIDE MY STUDENT IN SMALL TEAMS. EACH TEAM IS FOCUSED ON AN ASPECT OF THE PROBLEM THAT WE WILL SOLVE AND THEN WE MESH UP RESULT WITH GOOGLE APSS

MODULE 2 ACTIVITY 2

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:17:47 UTC

Do you agree with the views presented in the video? What do you think are good strategies to engage girls in computing topics? How do you address this challenge in your classroom.

IN MY SCHOOL WE HAVE JOIN SOME PROGRAM LIKE PINK CLOUD AND GIRL CODE IT BETTER.

MODULE 2 ACTIVITY 3

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:20:58 UTC

How else can we link computing with other subjects? What classroom projects have you done that make use of computing related skills?

IN ITALY THIS YEAR I TRIED TO LINK COMPUTING WITH EXPO (ENERGY, FOOD, LIFE).

MODULE 3 CONTENT: EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:27:36 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__3HeqKBzZY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6MjIbCUZL4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rbuwG5vCeQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTxZbIELt1U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TU4Tu2xNlo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_8oCDcRV8

https://vimeo.com/20807238

http://www.slideshare.net/Scientix/learn-maths-codeurschitzws11scientixconf

http://constructionism2014.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/papers/2.7_1-8538.pdf

http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/documents/767838/1034629/robotics%26coding_webinar-urschitz.compressed.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmX1dyXFjCg#t=29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1TH_DXc8XI

MODULE 3 ACTIVITY 1

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:33:45 UTC

Can you identify activities how robots can be used to bridge different subjects so that students learn at the same time something about computing as well as languages / maths / sciences / history / etc. ?

I USED ROBOT TO TEACH LATERALIZATION AND CARTESIAN COORDINATES IN MATH AND GEOGRAPHY.

MODULE 3 ACTIVITY 2

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:36:01 UTC

Do you have experience of using robots in the classroom? What activities work especially well with robots? Are you using Lego WeDo or the Bee-Bots in your classroom? What works well, what doesn't work well with them? And finally, what other robotic tools are you aware of that you can recommend for the primary classroom?

I TRIED TO USED AND ARDUINO BASED ROBOT WITH SOME PIECES PRINT WITH A 3D PRINTED TO TEACH LATERALIZATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL.

MY GAME

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:46:40 UTC

MODULE 4 CONTENT

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:51:35 UTC

http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/documents/767838/1063894/Tablets+and+Programming+1.pdf

http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/documents/767838/1063922/M4+Tablets+and+Programming+2.pdf

Digital Literacy & E-safety Resources:

The resources mentioned in the videos can be accessed below. Also make sure to check out the resources from Insafe, most of which are available in multiple languages: http://www.saferinternet.org/resources

Passwords:

Think Before You Post:

Who am I Talking to:

MODULE 4 ACTIVITY 1

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 12:55:20 UTC

Have you designed a website with your students? Have you explored how a Google search works? What other tools and resources are out there that we could use to address these topics?

I USED BLOGGER TO CREATE A BLOG WITH MY STUDENT

MODULE 4 ACTIVITY 2

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 13:01:53 UTC

Share your views on when we should start talking to children about these important topics? At what age of the students and how do you start to address these topics in your classroom? Can you recommend resources from your country to address these topics?

I TEACH TO STUDENT OF 12-14 YEARS AND THE E-SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT. WE USE DSN AND GOOGLE SAFE SEARCH.

MY LESSON PLAN

bellonisara78 — 2015-05-19 13:02:47 UTC

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2016-06-12 07:14:29 UTC

Complimenti per il lavoro!

Greetings

2017-09-07 19:09:54 UTC

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2017-09-18 17:11:45 UTC

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antoniettaandreoli56 — 2017-09-26 20:33:20 UTC

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