Applied Design, Skills and Technology

Les sites de coder/Coding Sites

(opens a new window)opens a new windowCode.org (opens a new window)opens a new window

• Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry or algebra. Code.org provides the leading curriculum for K-12 computer science in the largest school districts in the United States and Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code* campaign which has engaged 15% of all students in the world. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Amazon, Facebook, Google, the Infosys Foundation, Microsoft, and many more.

(opens a new window)opens a new window*Hour of Code (opens a new window)opens a new window

• You don’t need to register to participate! The Hour of Code activities are available year-round.  Try an activity or read our “How-to Guide” to plan an event for your class. And every year in December, your class can join millions of students around the world celebrating Computer Science Education Week with the Hour of Code. We’ll open registration for the annual celebration in October.

(opens a new window)opens a new windowScratch Coding (opens a new window)opens a new window

• With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.  Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.

(opens a new window)opens a new windowShaun the Sheep  (opens a new window)opens a new window

• A free resource developed by Aardman Animations, makers of the Shaun the Sheep animated movie.  Learn how to code games using the amazing Scratch software.  This website is useful if you are new to using Scratch.

(opens a new window)opens a new windowKodable  (opens a new window)opens a new window

• A website designed for teachers and parents to teach children Computer Science.

(opens a new window)opens a new windowBBC Micro:bit  (opens a new window)opens a new window

• Grade 6/7 students have been learning to code on our school Micro:bits at recess in the library learning commons throughout the months of November and December 2019.  The learning commons is open most lunch recesses  for students to drop in and continue to experiment with Micro:bits.  If you wish to purchase a Micro:bit for your child they can be purchased here (opens a new window)opens a new window from BC Robotics in Nanaimo.

(opens a new window)opens a new windowADST (General topics)

• Instructables – Yours for the Making (opens a new window)opens a new window
• Learn to build, cook, sew, wire, illuminate – the possibilities are endless!  Step by step guides with pictures allows you create with support.  Perfect for Genius Hour or Passion projects.
• Learn to cook with Spatulatta (opens a new window)opens a new window