This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
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Cracking the Code: An Introduction to Coding
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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will understand the basic concepts of coding and be able to write a simple program.
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Introduce the learning objective and explain what students will achieve by the end of the lesson.
What do you already know about coding?
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What is Coding?
Coding is the process of creating instructions that a computer can follow in order to complete a task.
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Introduce the concept of coding and how it relates to computer programming.
Why Learn to Code?
Learning to code can open up new job opportunities, improve problem-solving skills, and help you understand the technology you use every day.
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Explain the benefits of learning to code and how it can impact students' lives.
Types of Code
There are many programming languages used for coding, including Java, Python, and HTML.
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Introduce some of the most popular programming languages and their uses.
Coding Syntax
Coding uses specific syntax to give computers instructions. Syntax includes commands, variables, and operators.
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Introduce the idea of syntax and provide examples of common syntax used in coding.
Writing Your First Program
To write a program, you need to break down a task into smaller steps and write instructions for the computer to follow.
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Explain the process of writing a program and provide an example of a simple program.
Debugging
Debugging is the process of finding and fixing errors in your code. Common errors include syntax errors and logic errors.
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Introduce the concept of debugging and provide examples of common errors in coding.
Resources for Learning to Code
There are many online resources available for learning to code, including Codecademy, Khan Academy, and Udemy.
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Provide a list of online resources for students to continue learning about coding on their own.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Slide 11 - Open question
Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Slide 12 - Open question
Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
Slide 13 - Open question
The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.