Our SDUSD Instructional Technology team launched their new computer science unit, Amazing Apps, along with an intro to Sphero Robotics at our first Grade 1 STEAM Training of the 2019-20 academic year.
Teachers practiced being STEAM learners by celebrating their risk-taking, open-mindedness, and creativity as they explored the Hour of Code, Sphero robotics and design thinking to make an app prototype. They will be bringing this amazing learning experience to their own first grade classrooms this fall culminating with the worldwide Hour of Code celebration (Dec. 2nd - 6th).
Before teachers left the training, they shared some inspiring reflections on their learning:
“Today I was a risk-taker ...I am not very good at using technology, but I had a blast., Thank you for giving us a positive day full of learning and fun. I can't wait to share my learning with my students and parents of course.” - Grade 1 teacher
Q: What did you take away from today's Hour of Code Experience?
- “I am excited to do it with my class and it isn't so scary now that we got to experience it ourselves.”
- “My students will learn a lot and have a ton of fun while learning as we prepare them for their future.”
- “I am really excited to give this opportunity with my students. I want my students to be creative and show their abilities using coding.”
- “How to explore and not be afraid to try something new.”
- “Having them experience trial and error, which will (hopefully!) lead to celebration and confidence!”
- “...that they will grow into confident, competent coders and app designers which will serve them in their future when they encounter problems and create solutions.”
