Code.org made me realize that integrating computer science
into the classroom is attainable. I have little to no experience with coding,
and I automatically assumed that it would be too hard for me to understand.
However, this website provided me with very clear instructions, a gradual
increase in difficulty, and it was engaging. I can definitely see this website
being utilized during a centers rotation, especially if a school only has
access to a few devices. I don’t necessarily see how code.org could be used
during whole class lessons because it seems to be set up for individual work.
I really enjoyed how it allows students to work at their own pace and how it incorporated several popular games, such as Flappy Bird and Angry Birds. If I had this opportunity as an elementary school student and I already had an interest in those types of video games, seeing how they work with codes would be exciting. I also want to point out that at the end of each section, the person working through the problems has the opportunity to create their very own game or story from scratch. This allows the students to be creative and get an idea of how far they can go with simple codes. I think code.org could also be used when students finish their assignments early.
I really enjoyed how it allows students to work at their own pace and how it incorporated several popular games, such as Flappy Bird and Angry Birds. If I had this opportunity as an elementary school student and I already had an interest in those types of video games, seeing how they work with codes would be exciting. I also want to point out that at the end of each section, the person working through the problems has the opportunity to create their very own game or story from scratch. This allows the students to be creative and get an idea of how far they can go with simple codes. I think code.org could also be used when students finish their assignments early.