Hi Ginger,
I have been using the Code.org Discoveries for 3 years and the best thing
about it is that it is all set up for you.
It has great teacher materials.

Anne Macdonald
Instructional Technology Coach
Falmouth School Department
Falmouth ME 04105
Google for Education Certified Trainer





On Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 5:01 AM Ginger Stoneton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>> Shawn Kimball, Teacher
>> Hampden Academy
>> Science & Technology
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 2, 2019 3:13 PM, "Ginger Stoneton" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>