Programming Pals
Programming Pals is an innovative curriculum that integrates English Language Arts and computer science to develop both textual and computer coding literacy.
Description
Programming Pals is an innovative curriculum that integrates English Language Arts and computer science to develop both textual and computer coding literacy.
Target Audience(s):
Youth
Objectives:
Participants will:
- Learn methods of communication and will explore symbolic representation through reading and coding,
- Learn to recognize the importance of exhibiting good manners and will explore triggers in computer programming,
- Explore cause-and-effect relationships, conditional statements, and looping through using Scratch Jr.,
- Discuss the importance of teamwork and linkages in computer programming, and
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills by improving a previous Scratch Jr. project.
Total Number of Modules or Sessions: 6
Total Number of Hours for Program Delivery: 6
Program Delivery:
- One-on-One Intervention
- Webinar
- Workshop
Primary Contact:
Dr. Jamie Varner, jcr16@msstate.edu
Contacts
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Head, Ext Ctr Tch Outreach- Extension Center for Tech Outreach