Building Blocks for Coding in an Educational Setting

Catalog description

This course explores systematic approaches that can be used in the classroom to help students develop computational thinking skills through computer coding. To understand how computer coding can support learning, help develop problem solving skills, be an outlet for expression and creativity, and be used to increase motivation and persistence, current research will be explored. This “learn by doing course” will introduce content and pedagogical knowledge related to coding. Students will discover resources and lessons on how to introduce computer coding in the classroom and ways to integrate digital skills to facilitate learning. May be taught concurrently with EDT 645. Cannot receive credit for both EDT 545 and EDT 645.