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My first experience to code was during my elementary years back in the 80s when my computer teacher taught my class basic programming using DOS and BASIC language. I am not sure if you all recall DOS, but it was pretty much a simple program that allows you to navigate folders, look up files and extension names, conduct software installations, etc. While BASIC provided additional programming features that included different and more refined actions that are not available in DOS. As years went by, the world of programming continued to change and evolve that led to the emergence of different programming languages such as C+, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Below is my first experience using vidcode, which is a website that allows you to create code in simple language. As you choose the basic steps of creating a code, a javascript counterpart is shown right beside your selection. Thus, this makes coding easily translatable and you get to understand the connection of the steps/actions you have chosen with the corresponding javascript language. Below is a sample of my coding work. Vidcode allows you to create one free sample.
Speaking of programming, below are some resources that are available to those who are interested to teach and learn programming languages to students and teachers. It is time to re-ignite coding again among learners!
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 02.04.2019 Reimagine Learning with Personalized PD 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., TCEA 2019, Room 214B Presenter(s): Alysa Cozart, Karen Goble, Lindsay Yancey, Meaghan O’Hara About: Klein ISD has shifted to a personalized approach to PD honoring teacher voice. What started as an idea to level up teachers’ technology use through a Google Roadmap has evolved into a multi-faceted approach to reimagine learning. We will share strategies to support our vision, our four tenets of personalized learning, and many PD examples. This was one of my favorite sessions during #TCEA , which was presented by amazing women who are passionate with education, technology integration, teacher professional learning, and curriculum instruction! One of the many take-aways that I learned from this session is the importance of organized planning invested by Klein ISD to ensure the successful deployment of their 1:1 student laptop. This deployment also included the transformation of educator professional learning to a personalized approach where teachers and administrators get to select their learning paths. So, if you ask me what is my take on personalized learning? Well, it is definitely the way to differentiate and scaffold adult learning especially when it comes to educational technology integration. The reason I say this is because there are adult learners who are either in the beginners level, intermediate level, or advanced level when it comes to understanding in-depth and implementing relevant and purposeful active and engaged learning using technology. It is not wise nor recommended to provide a "one-size fits all" professional learning approach. It is better to provide different opportunities where adult learners can choose the path they want to take that will lead to more meaningful experiences and sensible ownership. More often that it should, many district leaders and professional development specialists think that adult learners need to be micro-managed and held closely when it comes to their learning, to the point where the adult learners become too spoon-fed with their own growth and development.
In connection with this presentation, I dug upon this great resource that offers one of many definitions and explanations of Personalized Learning that is provided by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. To download the PDF file of the images below, click on this link.   |
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