Learning Path
Coding and Computational Thinking Hub - Oide Learning Path
By Caoilinn Tighe
https://www.oidetechnologyineducation.ie/courses-practice/coding-for-teachers/
20 resources in this Learning Path
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OctoStudio
https://octostudio.org/en/ Added: 29 Oct 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: OtherA free mobile coding app developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT Media Lab.
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DreamSpaceTV
https://dreamspace.microsoft.com/en-us/dreamspace/ireland/tv Added: 29 Oct 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Demonstration / Experiment / Audio / Video / Lesson Plan / Project / OtherDream Space TV is a comprehensive on-demand learning resource for use in primary, post-primary or youth group settings which guides young people on a learning journey focused on computational thinking, digital creativity and problem-solving. Our Dream Space TV resources are prepared for off the shelf use by teachers and facilitators with clear guidelines on age, activities involved (inc. worksheets) and curricula links.
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DreamSpace Digital Academy
https://dreamspace.microsoft.com/en.../dreamspace/ireland/digital-academy Added: 29 Oct 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: OtherThe Dream Space Digital Academy is designed to provide a new medium for your school to empower students with engaging STEM learning opportunities, regardless of the technology you use. Pathways available include Web Design, Make Code, Minecraft Education, Programming with Python and Cybersecurity.
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Google- CS First
https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/s/en/home Added: 01 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type:A computer science curriculum created by google that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn
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CS First Curriculum Mapping
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRWY6Ume2R_jzodC1qbUO8n2mYWro9i7/view Added: 01 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Lesson Plan / OtherCS First Curriculum Mapping document
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Hour of Code
https://code.org/learn Added: 01 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Demonstration / Lesson Plan / Project / Tool / Other / App/softwareThe Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, using fun tutorials to show how anyone can do an hour of code.
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Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/ Added: 26 May 2015 Contributor: Emer Maher Resource type: Assessment / Audio / Video / Simulation / ToolAn online maths resource for primary and secondary school children. Children have their own account and they can use a personal username and email to engage in online learning in relation to mathematics.
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Barefoot Computing
https://www.barefootcomputing.org/about-barefoot Added: 01 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan~Barefoot provides workshops, helpful online guides and engaging lessons for teachers to support the introduction or teaching of computer science
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Kodable Education
https://www.kodable.com/ Added: 01 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Demonstration / Lesson PlanKodable is a suite of engaging learning games paired with bilingual coding tutors that empower children to develop essential skills to prepare them for their digital future.
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Scratch Coding
https://scratch.mit.edu/ Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Game / Experiment / Project / ToolScratch is a coding platform using block based coding.
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Daisy the Dinosaur
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daisy-the-dinosaur/id490514278 Added: 01 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Project / OtherDaisy the Dinosaur has an easy drag & drop interface that kids of all ages can use to animate Daisy and make her dance on their screen. Kids will intuitively grasp the basics of objects, sequencing, loops and events by solving this app's challenges.
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Scratch Junior
http://www.scratchjr.org Added: 24 Jul 2015 Contributor: Lorna Carberry Resource type: Game / App/softwareScratchJr is for young children (ages 5-7) who can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.
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- 1-2
- English
1-2
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Children snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. Children can modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, even insert photos of themselves -- then use the programming blocks to make their characters come to life.
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Lego Boost
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lego-...?ign-itsct=apps_box&ign-itscg=30200 Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Project / App/softwareMobile coding platform that combines lego builds with block coding
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Lightbot
https://lightbot.com/ Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: App/softwareLightbot is a puzzle game based on coding. It teaches coding through a fun and interactive game.
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Swift
https://developer.apple.com/swift/ Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: ToolCoding Language for all apple platforms
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Micro:bit Educational Foundation
https://microbit.org/ Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / ProjectLink to lesson plans, tutorials, classroom recommendations for Micro:bit
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Microsoft MakeCode
https://makecode.microbit.org/ Added: 18 Apr 2018 Contributor: PDST CS Resource type:Microsoft MakeCode is a free, open-source Block and JavaScript learn-to-code editor that promotes a more inclusive approach to computing education.
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- SC
- Computer Science
Strand: ALT4. Embedded Systems
Strand unit: Micro:bit
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MakeCode Arcade
https://arcade.makecode.com/ Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Project / App/softwareMakeCode Arcade is a is a gaming coding platform using block coding and syntax.
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Tynker
https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/tynker-coding-for-kids/id805869467 Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Game / App/softwareTynker’s educational games teach kids coding the fun way!
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Tynker Junior
https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/tynke...junior-coding-for-kids/id1393933000 Added: 02 Nov 2024 Contributor: Caoilinn Tighe Resource type: Game / App/softwareTynker Junior is the place to be for kids who want to learn to code and get creative.
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- 1-2
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