Thinking ahead to next year.... I am working on 3-D Printing "Coding Karate" badges. (the name may change. LOL) My elementary students have been very excited to have something from our 3-D printer. Many have shared that they would to take something with them as they finish activities and they had the idea of coding badges. As a motivator for next year, and to help with some engagement, I have decided that we are going to work on some benchmark coding activities and students will earn those colored coding badges. Not only are they able to see how a design goes from concept to a physical product, they will also earn some bragging rights as they work. I am using a Flash Forge 3-D Printer ($299) to create a Code.org backpack badge. We will be starting with colors: white, green, red, blue, purple and black. We will be completing a variety activities in elementary computer science that focus around algorithms, sequencing, loops, functions and variables.
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9/16/2019 10:02:01 am
Karate is not a technique meant to harm people, rather, it was invented for self defense. I have been practicing karate for a while now, I am not going to say that I am good, but I do own a pretty high ranking belt. It started out as a hobby of mine, then it gradually grew into an ambition. Today, I am planning on setting up a Dojo for myself. I want to be able to continue the legacy of karate.
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AuthorElementary Encore teacher, teaching STEM and Computer Science. I am an advocate for STEM education and computational thinking by the means of Computer Science, Coding and Technology skills. Archives
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