Spring Reflection Reminder for March 1 ★ Teach & complete at least 1 lesson and complete a reflection. For the lesson, choose from the following lesson plan options: Careers Writing and reflecting with the students on their learning using research-based Writing Strategies Computational Thinking Block Coding Cutebot … [Read more...] about Lesson Reflections are due March 1
Tell you and your students CODERS story. Tell a Pixar Story. Try out this form and share a draft of your story. Use this link with your students as well. Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, [the students, the teacher, whoever the story is about]. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___. After you write your story, take a few … [Read more...] about Tell your “Pixar” Story
All CODERS current and past participants are invited to view and share stories through our newsletter. Please take a moment to read about upcoming opportunities. View the CODERS Newsletter. … [Read more...] about CODERS Newsletter is Out!
PSU ballroom 8:30-4 … [Read more...] about ReGroup Date Reminder: October 17th
XGO Robot Dog Kit is an AI dog micro robot with 12 DOFs (Degree Of Freedom: facilitates bionic movement) designed for artificial intelligence education for teenagers. It supports Omni-movement and is able to perform as a real pet dog. In this session, Dr. Iqbal introduces the participants to the XGO Robot Dog and its components. The participants also learn to teach the Robot … [Read more...] about XGO Robot Dog
The CoDrone Mini is a tiny and zippy mini drone that can be programmed with blocks using Blockly or with Python. It uses radio frequency to connect the remote and drone, so the range and connection is stronger. Embark on a flying journey with Dr. Iqbal, where he introduces you to CoDrone Mini and how to use Blockly to program the drone and develop computational thinking. The … [Read more...] about CoDrone Mini
Here is the CODERS Directory for 2023! Find names, photos, emails, and phone numbers of CODERS administration and all of the project participants. Directory Link … [Read more...] about CODERS Directory for 2023
A smart home is a home equipped with lighting, heating, and electronic devices that can be controlled by a computer. Sensors and actuators are a very integral part of smart home. In this session, Dr. Iqbal introduces the participants to a basic smart home kit and teaches about light sensor, noise sensor and moisture sensor. The participants learn to build a sound-activated … [Read more...] about Smart Home Kit
Micro:bit is a small programmable pocket-size computer designed for educational purposes for students. With a built-in LED display, buttons, and sensors, this is the perfect tool for developing computational thinking and learning to design and program. In this session, Dr. Iqbal introduces 'Makecode for Micro:bit' and guides the participants to understand conditions, loops, … [Read more...] about Introduction to Micro:bit
Micro:bit cutebot is a small programmable Bot designed for educational purposes for teaching programming. Go on the wonderful learning session with Dr. Iqbal where he covers hands-on Cutebots activities to teach programming, logic, and computational thinking. Teach your cutebot to stop its motion when an obstacle is in its way. Then build on the radio lessons from the Micro:bit … [Read more...] about Cutebots
The Missouri Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and course for success in college, other post-secondary training and careers." These standards provide insurance that your students learn basic and higher-order skills, like critical thinking and problem-solving. The standards give real-world expectations that allow reflection of … [Read more...] about Missouri Computer Science Standards K-12
Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem-solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing. The concepts of block … [Read more...] about Introduction to Scratch
After completing a CODERS lesson, you will reflect on those lessons. We collected reflections last year. Some of you may remember Dr. Davis asking for those. Take a moment to review the lesson reflections. Click through and view the reflections for each of the lessons/concepts. This link will be available through June 16. If you would like access after that, please email Keri … [Read more...] about Lesson Reflections: What Stories Do They Tell?
Interesting article on the increasing demand for degrees in Computer Science. While UC-Berkeley has over 2,000, Missouri State University has nearly 300. Talk with Dr. Iqbal for any questions. Demand for computer science classes has overwhelmed many US campuses in recent years, with growth in student numbers not matched by similar expansions in faculty or facilities. UC … [Read more...] about Career CX: Computer Science Demand Grows Exponentially
Here are the CODER regroup dates for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. September 21 October 17 November 7 February 27: CODERS Competition Day. Bring your students. These meetings will all be held in the PSU Ballroom from 8:30-4:00. We plan on these meetings to be from 8:30-4:00. We know the student day will require some adjustments in time which we will figure … [Read more...] about 2023-2024 CODERS Regroup Dates
Congratulations on your selection to participate in the CODERS Summer Launch Experience. Tammi, Razib, Andrew, Diana, Judith, and I are excited to see you Monday-Thursday, June 5-8 on the campus of Missouri State University in Cheek 151. This is a change from four to five days. We hope you are okay with this! We will meet from 8:30-4:30. Coffee, conversation, and supply pick-up … [Read more...] about Welcome 2023 CODERS Colleagues
New STEM-specific scholarships ignite students’ ability to attend college. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Missouri State University $1.5 million to provide scholarships to students interested in science, technology, engineering and math over the next six years. Submit your scholarship applications today. … [Read more...] about STEM Scholarships