Hopscotch is a fun iPad app that can be used in math classes to challenge and engage students. One great idea is to ask students to work in partners or groups and draw shapes using the app without giving them any hints as to how to do this. This allows the students to learn how the app works in a collaborative setting. They soon find themselves excitedly drawing a square using one of the characters, next they can draw a triangle, and then even a circle. Before students know it they'll be using collaborative skills, coding, and exploring polygons in a new way. This tech idea was first introduced to me by Gary Coyle at the iPad Summit, New Delhi in November '13. While playing with this idea, I happened upon Kodable and set to work co-coding with my 3 1/2 year old daughter (if you have an early learner in your classroom or home, I highly recommend co-coding). Kodable is a simplified coding app. Younger students can use this app to practice their if - then skills while planning and making connections. Coding has some fantastic benefits in the classroom, but it's an art using it in an effective and meaningful way beyond the benefits of just coding. I hope these ideas inspire you to try coding in the mainstream.
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