Intro to coding
What is coding?
Creating a set of instructions for a computer to execute to get a desired result (Algorithms)
-”talking” to the computer.
Instructions need to be in a specific order or the computer will not be able to process the instructions.
Why Coding?
All of this is done through iteration
Why Coding?
Future employment…
Iteration
Learning from failure.
Coding Technology
Coding Technology
Why algorithms are so important!
Unplugged Coding Activity!
Using only arrows, pencil, and a piece of paper….
Write code to get yourself from your current location the door. (If your at school, your main classroom door. If you are at home - your front door)
Each arrow represents one movement (forward, back is a step, right, left is a 90 degree turn in that direction).
After you write your code, try your code out!
When you hit a snag.. fix the code and run it again.
*Programmers can’t see the live product until they “run” the code. So you must stay in the room when writing your code.*
Block.ly
-this looks different based on the program/site you use.
Go Try it! Click on the links to experience different coding activities!
Have fun!