Happy Wednesday everyone. The sun is shining and that is always something that triggers my emotions of happiness and gratitude. Just a few of those rays shining on my face will curl my lips into a smile that reaches from ear to ear.
Today I am asking you to go to the links on the right and start your coding lessons. I have sent you your secret words, or picture to login. It will take you first to “unplugged activities”. These activities talk about digital citizenship. The computer is a very easy place to say and do things that you might not do if you were actually with someone. We think we are all alone and no one can see. But the truth is once it goes up on the internet, it is there for many to see. I have always told my students to ask themselves one question: “Would I say or do this if my mom or dad were with me?” If the answer is YES go ahead, but if the answer is NO you need to stop, turn around, and take another plan of action. I am very confident that the students in Div. 8 will begin creating a very positive “digital footprint” understanding the importance of making good decisions when they are online.
Parents I have a link below with some information about this coding program for you. We view coding as part of the ADST (Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies) and also the math strand because of the logical and critical thinking required.
Code.Org Parent Information.
After you have finished coding, practice logging on to your blogfolio (you have that password now also) and then leave a comment on this post (not on your blogfolio on Wednesday, April 8) so I know you can log in. After that you can choose any of my previous activities or go to my symbaloo. Don’t forget to be adding to your journal.
Whew, that was a long long post. Have fun, looking forward to your comments!!! Tomorrow I will have an Easter/Spring art project to help decorate your house for the long weekend.
Happy Learning
Mrs. Schwarz