Using Coding in the Classroom

I was never familiar with coding until introduced to it this semester. I believe My knowledge of coding is important to incorporate into the school curriculum. There are multiple hands-on activities that allow students to become engaged in the concept. Coding creates creativity in learning as it allows students to use different ways to demonstrate their knowledge of a concept. It enables students to think differently about literature, as it is not always about reading and writing. Coding may present different ideas like instructional knowledge or actions. Coding allows literature to be told through various means. I believe coding is the new literacy helping students communicate their ideas to others. It allows students to demonstrate their ideas about a story or literature more visually and innovatively. Using coding by making beaded necklaces allows students to participate in an interactive hands-on activity. By using an alphabet coding sheet to spell their name or any word, many unique and creative beaded necklaces may be made.

 Courtesy of Stephanie @NU