computer science Archives ⋆ R.E.A.L.-World Learners https://realworldlearners.com/category/computer-science/ Engaging, authentic learning resources for students of all ages Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:35:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://realworldlearners.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cropped-8516c9f3047b5127c72aba019d664e56-32x32.jpeg computer science Archives ⋆ R.E.A.L.-World Learners https://realworldlearners.com/category/computer-science/ 32 32 Coding books for kids – interactive, entertaining, project-filled books for a full unit study on computers and coding https://realworldlearners.com/coding-for-kids-best-books-on-the-topic/ https://realworldlearners.com/coding-for-kids-best-books-on-the-topic/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:00:21 +0000 https://realworldlearners.com/?p=1629 This continues my series of posts on Coding for Kids. I've compiled a list of the best books we've found for a well-rounded unit study on computer coding. This list includes interactive, lift-the-flap books, books with offline activities, biographies, and kid-friendly books on the history of computers and coding.  Read more...

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]]> https://realworldlearners.com/coding-for-kids-best-books-on-the-topic/feed/ 11 Scratch Jr – coding for kids https://realworldlearners.com/scratch-jr-coding-kids/ https://realworldlearners.com/scratch-jr-coding-kids/#comments Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:00:21 +0000 https://realworldlearners.com/?p=1484 Teach kids to code using Scratch Jr, a fun, intuitive coding program. This is our review of the website, app, book, and game built around the Scratch system that helps kids (ages 5-7) enjoy learning fundamental principles of coding by designing and animating both characters and settings.  Read more...

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