Differentiated Coding

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Community Review for Code.org

Bonnie N.
Bonnie N.
Deshler Junior and Senior High School
Deshler NE, US
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I have a great class to try this with. This has been a great teaching tool. We just need to decide a route to follow. I am wondering if I should let them decide what to do when they are done with course 2 work. Let them make an app if that is what they want, let them learn the java code if that is the next step they want to pursue. Code.org has a great way of pulling my kids attention and continues to challenge them. I see this as a great way to begin our robotics and technology club.

How I Use It

My students are using code.org at their own pace. They are working through course 2 and are loving every minute of it. They are excited every time they move on and love the creation processes. We struggled getting started and trying to keep everyone on the same lesson. I finally decided to let go of the reigns and let them learn at their own pace.

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