Code.org app lab codes and tips
Hello!
I am Kara Haas
I’m a Technology Coach for the Lowell Public Schools - I’m here to help support you!
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Goal:
Students create an app for their Civics day project that is culturally responsive and serves their community
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Timeline: plan out your project
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MAY
APRIL
MARCH
FEBRUARY
JANUARY
DECEMBER
TEACHER MEETING MAP OUT PLAN
INTRODUCE APP & APPLAB TO STUDENTS
STUDENTS KNOW APP LAB VOCABULARY
STUDENTS CAN COMPLETE LEVELS 5-8 IN APP LAB
STUDENTS CAN CREATE AN APP WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONS
CIVICS DAY: STUDENTS PRESENT
ADMINISTER STUDENT PRE-SURVEYS - COLLECT PERMISSION SLIPS
STUDENTS CAN COMPLETE LEVELS 1-4
STUDENTS BRAINSTORM APP IDEAS
STUDENTS CAN CREATE A BASIC APP FOR SOCIAL GOOD
STUDENTS CAN CREATE AND SHARE AN APP FOR THEIR CIVICS PROJECT
STUDENTS TAKE POST-SURVEY
NOVEMBER
Getting started in Code.org
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Why computer science?
GAMIFY YOUR VOCABULARY - USING EITHER QUIZLET OR NEARPOD!
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Vocabulary
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Intro to app lab : students complete levels 1-4 independently
https://studio.code.org/s/applab-intro/lessons/1/levels/1
STOP after level 4
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When students are stuck - click on “stuck” - code.org provides a mini how-to video
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Accessibility tool for struggling readers: have the directions read aloud to students
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Options (ideas)for using code studio with students
Option #1
Whole class: Work on levels #1-4 as a class, using a Cleartouch
Option #2
Guide students through the levels using a program such as NearPod
Option #3
Students work independently or in pairs to complete levels #1-4
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