Many schools use December to celebrate Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code Week. As many of you know, we do not celebrate for a week. We celebrate for the entire month!
We started off by opening a new level and learning about loops in Code Spark. The students learned that a loop can repeat a series of codes as many times as needed. The last two weeks the students were divided into two groups to code Dash. One group was able to use Dash's launcher to play Dash-ketball. The students had to determine the correct distances and amount of power for the launcher needed for Dash to make a basket using the app Blockly. The students tried many different combinations. Some groups were able to add victory dances to their code after they made their shot! The other group was able to try using a new app with Dash for the first time, Xylo. In this app, the students are able to use Dash and its xylophone to create music. The students worked to code Dash to play "Jingle Bells". Some of the groups were able to code him to move while he played as well. Other groups also coded Dash to play "Jolly Old St. Nicholas." Both groups took videos of their project and recorded them in Seesaw. Come back soon to see more pictures as the groups try the other project.
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AuthorMs. Sowa is the technology coach for Pre-School through Third Grade Archives
February 2020
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