https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3 en-us 2017-07-12 01:00:21 UTC 2026-02-23 11:46:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810780 Coding can help students to think clearly , identify and analyse problems and come up with creative innovative solutions. It promotes critical and creative thinking. ]]> 2017-07-17 00:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810780 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810801 The analogy of a recipe is easy to connect with as we have all had an experience of following an exact recipe of someone else and at times will turn out completely different. It is the ability to problem solve/ branch which allows adaptability which therefore enables us to be successful in our own unique way. Just like a recipe there is a sequence which we follow but at times having that understanding of making your own decisions for a better outcome.

6 pillars: Thinking Creatively and Critically whilst also relating to others and managing self. Students need to communicate and collaborate as a process of coding.  ]]> 2017-07-17 00:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810801 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810876 Learning to code is about developing agency over the machine.

These skills are highly valued in the outside world - to clearly analyse difficult problems and come up with innovative, clever, reusable solutions - pushes our world forward.

Link to Australian Curriculum and all of our 6 Pillars.]]> 2017-07-17 00:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810876 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810885 "... it's far more about learning to think clearly and creatively than it is about nerdy computer stuff." Chris Betcher.

Also, I once heard this equation...
"Computational Thinking + problem/question/passion = Future Work and Vocation.]]> 2017-07-17 00:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810885 bsneesby1 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810903 Children having the ability to code 'will make the world a better place'... across the curriculum we look at sustainability and biodiversity.... environmentally, we need these coders for our future wellbeing.

The elation of being able to say 'I have contributed to this fantastic outcome' through problem solving on our own or working collaboratively with a team is a lifelong journey as a learner]]> 2017-07-17 00:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178810903 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811029 2017-07-17 00:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811029 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811056 2017-07-17 00:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811056 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811087 https://gregmiller68.com/2016/08/06/is-coding-the-21st-century-writing/ ]]> 2017-07-17 00:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811087 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811091 I think ]]> 2017-07-17 00:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811091 https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811126 Providing students with these fundamental skills of sequencing, repetition and decision making will provide them a powerful toolset to help them with the coding process. The more opportunities students have to code, it will make the world around them fascinating.  ]]> 2017-07-17 00:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_sprainge/qe9x08guvsq3/wish/178811126