Coding -- 3 W's

I'm sure you've heard of coding, but what the heck is it? Today, you will learn three W's about coding, and I'm going to use some videos to explain since other people out there are way smarter than I am:

• What is coding?
• Why is it important for our kids to learn coding?
• When will our students get the chance to learn about coding?

Are you old enough to remember taking a computer class where you learned to write a computer program? Maybe you learned how to write in Basic! Coding is kind of like that! Check out this video that explains very simply what coding is:

Coding is not part of the Common Core State Standards. It's not mandated by the state that schools present lessons in coding. So why should precious time be taken out of the school day to teach kids how to code? Well, check out this video for just a few reasons why learning to code is awesome!




So NOW that you're convinced that learning how to code is really important and worth the time, you might be wondering when is a good time to give kids a chance to learn and practice coding! Well, I've got an answer for that, too!