Hi all - Kittery is digging in to the Hour of Code as well - we are
planning a week full of activities here at our 4-8 school, and the
elementary and high schools are doing something to a lesser degree as well.
Add us to the list!
Attached is who I see signed up so far:
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Seth Cole
Technologist
Shapleigh School
43 Stevenson Road
Kittery, ME 03904
207.439.2572 x.101
Cell: 802.734.1939
On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 10:12 AM, Anne MacDonald <
[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I posted this last week - see chart at bottom
> Here is the link to the Angry Birds <http://learn.code.org/hoc/1>activity that works on iPads.
>
> Bee-Bot and Daisy the Dinosaur are iPad apps that are very simple but are
> game like.
> Doooors and Guess the Code are ipad/phone apps that are not exactly coding
> but they are similar type thinking apps.
>
> There is always Gamestar Mechanic <http://gamestarmechanic.com/> - where
> they create video games. It might be something they could start but they
> wouldn't get too far in an hour. Kids that are interested could do it on
> their own. Not for iPads. It has good tutorials.
> Here is a chart that the Technology Teacher at the elementary school
> started.
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> Equipment?
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> Beebot
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> LightBot
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> Kodable
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> Blockly <http://learn.code.org/hoc/1>
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> Tested on computer,
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> works on iPad
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> Tynker
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> Not tested
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> Scratch <http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tip_bar=hoc>
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> Computer only
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> Cargo Bot
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> CCEdu
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> Computer Lab
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> On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Mike Arsenault <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Hopscotch is Scratch-like and is free for the iPad
>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8
>>
>> I also found these Blockly web apps work on Safari on the iPad
>> http://blockly-demo.appspot.com/static/apps/index.html
>> I tested the Maze app on my iPad and it is engaging for middle school. I
>> had a group of 7th graders try it out and they had a blast.
>>
>> I would also recommend checking out Chris Betcher's K12 Online Conference
>> Presentation
>> http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=1770
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ==================================================
>>
>> Mike Arsenault
>>
>> Instructional Technology Integrator
>>
>> Frank H. Harrison Middle School
>>
>> Yarmouth, Maine
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>> On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Laura Girr <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Maybe we can start a summary on this list of what people have already
>>> checked out...
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Glatz, Sarah <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
>>>
>>>> The resources on code.org are great. I've been exploring some of
>>>> them. What I am finding is that some of the online resources use Flash or
>>>> are not free. It would be great if the cost and whether or not the
>>>> resource can be used on the iOS were right up front. Time consuming to
>>>> research!
>>>>
>>>> I think all of the educational resources, such as Khan and CodeHS, will
>>>> work on the iPad, but I'd like to know if anyone else who is 1:1 iPad has
>>>> found programming tools for iOS. CargoBot works. It is a little like a
>>>> game and I think for younger students than High School. Scratch does not
>>>> work on the iOS.
>>>>
>>>> Sarah
>>>>
>>>> Sarah Glatz
>>>> Technology Integration Specialist, RSU57
>>>> 86 West Road
>>>> Waterboro, ME 04087
>>>> E: [log in to unmask]
>>>> P: 207-247-3221 x2275
>>>> C: 207-329-1605
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM, Mike Arsenault <
>>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>> practices and learning occurring within the State of Maine. The
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>>>>> This group is a place to share resources and recommendations about
>>>>> teaching computing to young and adult learned. We hope you will take a
>>>>> look and consider joining!
>>>>>
>>>>> The Hour of Code is Coming to Maine
>>>>>
>>>>> *Twenty-one Maine schools have already pledged their students will
>>>>> participate*
>>>>>
>>>>> More than 5,000 Maine students will be joining a national campaign to
>>>>> demystify computer science during the Hour of Code campaign<http://educatemaine.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=99d479bb99207b2a3735f30b5&id=a551d33ad6&e=c07e62ac9d> in
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>>>>> .
>>>>>
>>>>> Scheduled to coincide with Computer Science Week from December 9-15,
>>>>> the national Hour of Code campaign is sponsored by Microsoft, Google,
>>>>> Apple, Amazon, LinkedIn, Mark Zuckerberg, the College Board, Boys & Girls
>>>>> Clubs, and over 100 other partners.
>>>>>
>>>>> “We want to pull back the veil on this black magic dark art of code
>>>>> that separates you from Mark Zuckerberg,” said Hour of Code founder and
>>>>> former Microsoft exec Hadi Partovi. "Computer science," added LinkedIn
>>>>> chairman Reid Hoffman, teaches “problem solving and critical thinking
>>>>> that’s useful anywhere.”
>>>>>
>>>>> Hour of Code activities are being designed to be simple and
>>>>> self-directed, with no experts required. Samples of computer-based
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>>>>> and group activities<http://educatemaine.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=99d479bb99207b2a3735f30b5&id=be8dd3a4bd&e=c07e62ac9d> are
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>>>>> November.
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>>>>>
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>>>>> public colleges and universities; recruit middle and high school students
>>>>> and adult learners to follow pathways toward computing technology careers;
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>>>>> advancements.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> **********************************************************************************************************
>>>>> Mr. Morgan C. Cuthbert, MS.Ed, CAS
>>>>> 7th Grade Math/ Science
>>>>> 7th Grade Team Leader
>>>>> 5-8 Science Lead Teacher
>>>>> Frank H. Harrison Middle School
>>>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>>>
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> Anne Macdonald
> Technology Integration Coordinator
> Falmouth School Department
> Falmouth ME 04105
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> Anne Macdonald
> Technology Integration Coordinator
> Falmouth School Department
> Falmouth ME 04105
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