Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools (Paperback)

Steve Humble

ISBN 10: 1138681199 / ISBN 13: 9781138681194

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools sets out the what, why and how of coding. Written by industry innovators and experts, it shows how you can bring the world of coding to your primary school practice. It is packed with a range of inspirational ideas for the cross-curricular teaching of coding, from demystifying algebra in maths, to teaching music, to designing digital storytelling, as well as an insight into the global movement of free coding clubs for young people such as CoderDojo and Girls Learning Code. Key topics explored include: what we mean by coding understanding and teaching computational thinking building pupils passion for and confidence with technologies artificial intelligence systems how gender impacts on coding STEM learning and Computer Science using Minecraft to improve pupil engagement fun projects using a Raspberry Pi.Designed to be read from cover to cover or dipped into for ideas and advice, Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools offers all teachers a deeper knowledge and understanding of coding that will help them support and inspire the coding generation. It is cool to code! This indispensable guide brings together an eclectic mix of industry innovators and experts to show how you can bring the world of coding to your practice. With a range of inspirational ideas from demystifying algebra in maths, to designing digital storytelling, as well as an insight into the global movement of free coding clubs for young people. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138681199
• ISBN 13: 9781138681194
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools sets out the what, why and how of coding. Written by industry innovators and experts, it shows how you can bring the world of coding to your primary school practice.

It is packed with a range of inspirational ideas for the cross-curricular teaching of coding, from demystifying algebra in maths, to teaching music, to designing digital storytelling, as well as an insight into the global movement of free coding clubs for young people such as CoderDojo and Girls Learning Code.

Key topics explored include:

• what we mean by ‘coding’
• understanding and teaching computational thinking
• building pupils’ passion for and confidence with technologies
• artificial intelligence systems
• how gender impacts on coding
• STEM learning and Computer Science
• using Minecraft to improve pupil engagement
• fun projects using a Raspberry Pi.

Designed to be read from cover to cover or dipped into for ideas and advice, Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools offers all teachers a deeper knowledge and understanding of coding that will help them support and inspire the coding generation. It is cool to code!

About the Author

Steve Humble MBE is Researcher and Teaching Fellow for Primary and Secondary PGCE Maths at Newcastle University, UK, with extensive experience working as an educational advisor to both government and schools.