Thank you for the feedback Shawn! I  am extremely grateful for your
perspective - this is just what I was looking for!

On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 11:12 PM Shawn Kimball <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> At Hampden Academy, I begin teaching Code.org's Computer Science
> Discoveries 2nd semester as an elective. I went to training this past
> summer. CS Discoveries begins with 3 or so weeks of problem-solving and
> defining computers/computing. Then there are Html, CSS, and Javascript
> units completing the first half of the course. The tools allow one to write
> code and see what it looks like in the same window.  If you have done Hour
> of Code, some tasks use the step-by-step process used in the course.
>
> The program is a prescriptive, online course with constant reflection and
> discussion to help all students be successful.  There are complete lesson
> plans, teacher support resources, and much more. Projects at the end of
> each init and extensions for those who need or want more of a challenge.
>
> At this point we are organizing our plan to require all 9th graders to
> take the CS Discoveries course. Currently, 10th to 12th graders can take AP
> Computer Science Principles and choose whether or not to take the AP exam.
> Danielle Johnson is teaching that course.
>
> Contact Jason Judd at [log in to unmask] for information about the
> Code.org programs, training, and much more.
>
> Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist any further. Feel free to
> visit my classroom in March or later when we should best be able to let you
> know how things are going.
>
> Shawn
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> Shawn Kimball, Teacher
> Hampden Academy
> Science & Technology
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> On Jan 2, 2019 3:13 PM, "Ginger Stoneton" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> I am a high school technology teacher and my district is looking into
> coding curriculum to undertake next school year with Grade 9 students. Thus
> far, I've looked at Code.org and CodeHS.com and found benefits to each.
>
> If you have thoughts on either or additional resources, I'd be grateful
> for any feedback. Please feel free to connect with me off-list at
> [log in to unmask] or at my school email, [log in to unmask]
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Ginger
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