CODING@SCHOOL. Computational Thinking Development – Coding As A Tool To Build Classroom Interaction And Develop Students Creativity
Computer programming is a fundamental skill for so many different applications, not just software development or cutting-edge research into artificial intelligence. It makes banking more accessible, smooths out supply lines, and creates those fantastic online experiences we love. Coding encourages to use logic and algorithms to create a program.
Description
In an ever changing world, we all know too well that innovation is the key to success.
More than ever, today teachers need to be up to speed with the latest trends and not fall behind and risk school dropout, boredom and bad behavior on behalf of students. In the past, it was enough to teach the common subjects such as math, science, history, and art. Nowadays students need new skills in order to be more employable, more innovative in the workforce, more creative in their ideas, more collaborative with their colleagues. In other words, they need the 21 st century skills.
Computer programming is one of these, it’s a fundamental skill for so many different applications, not just software development or cutting-edge research into artificial intelligence. It makes banking more accessible, smooths out supply lines, and creates those fantastic online experiences we love.
Another important skill is “Coding” which encourages you to use logic and algorithms to create a program. When facing a new challenge, you need to follow a logical approach to solve the issue. Coding enables you to train your logical ability.
How has coding changed our society?
From our IPhones to even our washing machines, coding is in our everyday lives.
Computer programming has been innovating every single industry since the beginning and has changed our everyday lives. From the creation of the internet to cars having satellite cameras, to even helping NASA launch rockets.
Why is coding important in the 21st century?
Coding (programming) at an early age is of great importance for raising new individuals that are equipped with 21st century skills instead of the generations which have rote-learning based education without questioning and have critical thinking skills.
How important is coding for the future?
Today, coding is necessary to develop the technologies that have become an essential part of our daily lives. As a result, several programming languages have emerged to help software engineers write the various applications we use. While learning any coding language can be helpful, some stand out from others. In our course, we show you the most updated apps to use in the classroom whether you already have some coding knowledge or are just starting to teach it.
How can coding improve the world?
Coding can be used to develop tools for monitoring energy usage and making adjustments as needed. Coding can create apps and websites that promote sustainable living practices. Coding can create games and other interactive content that teaches people about environmental issues.
What are 3 positive ways coding has changed the world?
At the most basic level, coding translates instructions and processes into a computing language. This allows us to create apps and software, build websites and online shops, play video games, publish e-books and much more.
Come and discover how to teach your students the basics of coding and computational thinking, that is, how to think like a computer and be able to invent video games, your own personal apps, write an algorithm and more. In this innovative and fun course, we will show you how to introduce coding in a simple way through games, and unplugged activities.
Learning objectives
Developing a new know-how and skills needed to apply effectively Coding at school
Exploring several apps and platforms, being able to use the most suitable and appropriate according to different needs and contexts
Developing coding lessons with a variety of digital but also unplugged tools
Experimenting interactive methodologies to engage and motivate all students using coding apps, strategies and fostering computational thinking approaches
Widening perspectives and creative thinking in the cooperation teacher-students in the new digital era of education
Methodology & assessment
Furthermore, in line with the JUMP Academy method, our courses are based on a strategic balance between formal and non-formal education, indoor and outdoor education and the team takes care of a very important aspect of international mobility which is the intercultural learning which we develop with short excursions and facilitating the interaction with local partners, businesses and citizens of our territory. Each local context has its own economy so it’s always useful, in training programs, to get in contact with concrete examples (experiential learning and real based learning).
We always try to connect our learners to local teachers and students to cooperate in developing innovation and networking for future projects.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
JUMP provides, after the completion of the course, all presentations, training materials and any other digital and learning tools used during the training sessions. Furthermore, extra materials are sent if there are updates and new ones researched afterwards.
Certification details
At the end of the training, JUMP delivers a formal certificate of attendance and the team is at disposal to fill the Europass certification document according to the EU model template and other needed documents for reporting of the sending institution.
Our courses are in line with the Erasmus+ Quality standards for courses under Key Action 1 (learning mobility of individuals)
Pricing, packages and other information
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Course package content:
In the course fee are included: organization, administration, trainers' costs and classes, further training/learning materials, certification, support of the team H24, photo-video reporting.
Extra costs are referred to logistics. JUMP is sending all the precise info when the participants or the Erasmus coordinator ask for information.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
With a proper time in advance is possible to cancel the participation, informing and explaining the motivation.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherICT CoordinatorCompany staff
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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