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Introduction to Coding and Its Importance
Course Introduction
Course Outline
Understanding Coding Fundamentals
Understanding what coding is
Coding in Education
The Role of Coding in Education
Engaging Coding Projects
Key Takeaways & Assessment
Introduction to Coding and Its Importance - Key Takeaways
Module 1 Assessment
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Fundamental Coding Concepts
Basics of Programming
Basic Programming Terminology and Concepts
Introduction to Scratch
Coding Technologies & An Introduction to Scratch
Getting Started with Scratch
Basic Programming Concepts using Scratch
Key Takeaways & Assessment
Fundamental Coding Concepts - Key Takeaways
Module 2 Assessment
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Teaching Methodologies for Coding
Teaching a Coding Lesson
Teaching Methods for Coding
Teaching a Lesson
Integration and Collaboration
Differentiating Instruction
Collaborative Coding Activities
Key Takeaways & Assessment
Teaching Methodologies for Coding - Key Takeaways
Module 3 Assessment
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Classroom Resources and Management
Resources and Equipment
Lessons and Resource Sourcing
The Digital Skills Curriculum
Classroom Equipment
Evaluation Techniques
Assessing Student Progress
Providing Constructive Feedback
Key Takeaways & Assessment
Classroom Management and Resources - Key Takeaways
Module 4 Assessment
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Hands-on Coding Projects
Introduction
Hands-on Coding Projects
Unplugged Lesson
Giving Instructions!
Bee-Bot Lesson
Introducing Bee-Bots
Scratch Jr
Introduction to Scratch Jr.
Microbits
Microbit Tutorial
Microbit Step Counter
HTML & CSS
HTML Basic Elements
JavaScript
Introduction to JavaScript
Course Wrap Up
Course Wrap Up
Delve into the world of coding education. Learn the importance of coding, fundamental concepts, and effective teaching methodologies. Discover engaging coding projects, classroom management techniques, and hands-on coding activities. Familiarise yourself with Scratch, Bee-Bots, and Microbit, and explore basic HTML elements and JavaScript. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently teach coding in a fun and engaging way.
How teachers rated this course
4.8
(Based on 56 reviews)
Aoife O'Connor
Scoil Colmcille Naofa
Very thorough course on teaching coding at primary school level. Excellent instructor and clear content. Would definitely recommend this course to other teachers
Barry Gleeson
Gort National School
A fantastic course that makes an area that is so confusing initially to be easily understood. There will be so many jobs in IT and coding and computer programming in the future and it is very important that we, as educators, realise this. I would highly recommend.
Brian Delaney
Excellent course. If you know little or nothing about coding then this is the course for you.The course will take you through the basics, how to teach it and how to actually code yourself.Great asset for any primary teacher.
Cliona Doyle
Stamullen N S
Very helpful, informative course.Excellent content that was clear and easy to follow and understand
Clodagh Catterson
Absolutely loved this course, so engaging and interactive!
Catherine O'Brien
Rush Library
Easy to follow content and easy to use.Everyone will like it.
Patricia Conroy
Rush Library
Concise , interesting and Fun
Donna Duane
Muire Mixed Howth
Very informative & clear instructions given on how to code with a primary school class. Thanks!
Ella Houlihan
Meánscoil Iognáid Ris
This is a very quick and easy to follow introductory course to using scratch.
Emma Booth
Hansfield Educate Together National School
Lots of fun! Directions were clear and easy to follow.Good mix of instruction and engaging in activities.Opportunities to try out what is being shown and to explore yourself.
Hannah McCabe
Sandford Parish National School
Excellent course! Went through the basics of scratch! I feel very comfortable to now teach coding in the classroom
Jason Keelan
St Patricks Ns
Does even more than just Scratch the surface!! Well worth it!
loraine kiely
St Oliver Plunketts Ns
Fantastic course.Very detailed. User friendly. Like the idea of the videos.
Maeve Murphy
St Josephs Convent NS
The course was simple concise and to the point. Nice opportunity to practice also.Coding is something we should all be upskilling on.
Mark O Connor
Very informative and helps prepare teachers who would like to take on coding.
Megan Kelly
N S Drakestown
An excellent course that gave an example of coding programmes that primary aged pupils could use and enjoy. The focus on the practicalities around using these programmes in a classroom environment was useful too, in terms of teaching coding, how to best prepare for a lesson and overcoming shortfalls such as a lack of devices.I would reccomend this course for any teacher who is interested in teaching coding in the classroom.
Michelle Burke
Scoil Chormaic Cns
This course was very informative and enjoyable. I'd recommend it to other teachers who would like to teach coding in their schools :)
Michelle Murray
Sn Phoil Naofa Infts
Very beneficial, easy to follow course
Ruth Walsh
S N Naomh Mhuire
Very easy to follow, very thorough and logical course.I feel confident I could now take on teaching a coding class.
Megan Ward
Meánscoil Iognáid Ris
This is a very detailed and well explained course.It starts with complete basics and works up to more difficult concepts, along with guided videos and step by step clips on how to code.Fantastic!
Niamh Brady
S N Rath Mor Naas
An excellent stand alone curriculum for teaching coding in primary schools. Concise and easy to follow lessons while most importantly being engaging and fun.
Nicola Dowd
St.Oliver's N.S.
Very easily explained instructions, and very easy to use!
Rachel O Donnell
Effective and easily comprehensible course.The content seems daunting at the start but once you undertake some coding lessons yourself you how accessible the site is and also how much fun it is! I would highly recommend
Rebecca Kennedy
S N Lourdes Tullow
I would highly recomment this course for teachers who would like to teach coding in the classroom.
Ruth Halpin
Shanagolden N S
Very informative.Good pace. Would feel confident teaching coding now.
Sarah Wyley
Sn Dunnamainistreach
Easy to follow and informative course.A great introduction to coding!
Sharon Quinn Garristown
Library Garristown Library
A good introduction to coding for beginners.
Shauna Haughney
Scoil Mhuire
Very practical course, would definitely recommend.
Shauna Muldoon
Informative and well laid out course.Easy to follow and provides you with the basics you need to know to get started teaching coding in your classroom!
Valerie Kyne
I though the course was fantastic.I've wanted to learn how to code for so long and this was the perfect course to do just that. I could do it at my own time and pace and my progress was saved. The course gave many lesson ideas that you can use with your class and they are very practical.
Clare Walsh
Very straightforward and easy to follow. I had no issues with the course.
