Coding and Computer Science

Click below to peruse a host of digital resources specific to computer science and coding. Users of Dot and Dash will also find some helpful resources.
We hope this page helps make tech learning easier and more accessible to all! 

• VEX IQ
• Websites for Remote Learning
• ISTE Resources
• EdSurge Articles
• Tech Learning Articles
• Teach from Home Resources
• Parent Resources during Remote Learning
• Online Learning Articles
• Dot and Dash
• GoSoapBox

VEX IQ

VEXcode VR lets you code a virtual robot using a block based coding environment powered by scratch blocks.  VEXcode VR is based on VEXcode, the same programming environment used for VEX 123, GO, IQ and V5 robots.  VEXcode VR is 100% web-based, no installation required and will work on all major desktop and desktop browsers (including Chromebooks!)  

• Available at: https://vr.vex.com/
• Activities at: https://education.vex.com/vr/
• Challenge: https://youtu.be/Dyc9Fl7vcoc 
• Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqogudL_WIQ
• Code.org information  - Recommended Resources for Learning Computer Science at home

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Websites for Remote Learning

• Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology - Resources 
• Complimentary Online Resources from Sadlier 
• Sadlier's complimentary Academic & Religion online resources for Parents, Students and Teachers. 
• Information for Catholic Administrators & Educators  
• Teacher, Interrupted: Leaning into Social-Emotional Learning Amid the COVID-19 Crisis | EdSurge News 
• 12 Practical Tips for Remote Learning During School Closures - SULS057 | Shake Up Learning 
• 5 Ways to Boost Attendance in Virtual Meetings by John Spencer 
• Tips for Teaching Live Lerssons - Bill Ferriter  
• Five Tips for Designing Materials for Remote Learning 
• 3 Ways to Make Remote Learning More Engaging
• Screencastify for Remote Teaching

ISTE Resources

• 5 Tips for Designing Materials during Remote Learning - from ISTE  
• 3 Ways to Make Remote Learning More Engaging - from ISTE 
• Meeting Students Social Emotional Needs During COVD-19 Lockdown 
• 6 Ways Parents can Foster Good Technology Habits 
• Remote Learning Slidesbook: Tech Tools for School Closure 
• Explore Classroom Project Based Learning 
• COVID-19: Support urgent federal funding for effective edtech use 
• The case for project-based learning 
• Essential elements of digital citizenship 
• Essential elements of digital citizenship
• NASA Makes a Game of Trying to Save the World's Coral Reefs
• To support educators, ISTE and EdSurge have curated a list of free tools and resources as well as an Educator Help Desk where experts will answer your online learning questions.
• Teach Coding and Computational Thinking to Elementary Students
• Computational Thinking for All
• Lessons to Keep Hour of Code Going Year-Round
• 6 Reasons for Coding in K-5 Classrooms

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EdSurge Articles

• How to Help Students Navigate this Social Emotional Roller Coaster  
• Teachers Are Anxious and Overwhelmed. They Need SEL Now More Than Ever. 
• How Can Educators Tap Into Research to Increase Engagement During Remote Learning? 
• How to Keep School Rhythm and Routine for Young Children at Home 
• What Will Schools Do in the Fall? Here Are 4 Possible Scenarios

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Tech Learning Articles

• Best Zoom Shortcuts for Teachers 
• What Else Can I Do with Google Classroom?

Teach from Home Resources 

• Giving teachers and families the tools and tips they need to help keep students learning

Parent Resources during Remote Learning

• Stay-At-Home Care Package by Big Life Journal
• What I Can and Cannot Control
• Family Mindfulness Schedule
• Mindful Morning Poster

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Online Learning Articles

• 5 steps to prep your classroom for remote learning success 
• 5 Steps to Design Instruction for Blended Learning Environments
• 3 ways teachers can integrate SEL into online learning
• CS helps students outperform in school, college, and workplace
• Bringing Trauma-Informed Strategies into the (Online) Classroom
• 15 Sites/Apps for Social-Emotional Learning
• 4 tips for teaching with tech: Online learning edition
• Distance and Remote Learning Resources - from Ed Tech Teacher 
• People-power fuels launch of district’s remote learning 
• Here’s What to Know About Moving Classroom Management Online 
• Edtech students help K-12 educators with online teaching during pandemic
• What do we know about the expansion of K-12 computer science education?
• Prioritizing Human Connection When Social Distancing Is the New Norm

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Dot and Dash Resources

• Coloring book with 25 coloring pages of Dot & Dash 
• Blockly Memory Matching Game
• Activity Packet
• Robot Tips and Tricks 
• Dash and Dot Show Activity Cards
• Blockly Cut Outs Worksheet 
• Dot and Dash comics 
• Dot and Dash - Home Leaning Tool Kits 
• Science and History and Poetry, Oh My! 
• FREE activity packets ​for some family fun with Dot and Dash!
• Dot and Dash Bowling Activity
• Dash's Neighborhood  - Same Dash but on your screen - Now every student can program their favorite robot online. Dash’s Neighborhood reimagines the delightful, award winning Dash in a brand new 3D environment. Students will love creating and exploring with their own Dash while building coding literacy.

GoSoapBox

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