Scenes from the Hour of Code

Spofford Pond School

Hour of Code

Dec. 7 - 11, 2015

Click on pictures below to watch scenes from our Hour of Code week. 23 classes (over 430 students and teachers) participated and discovered The Power of CODE!

Third graders proudly displaying their Technology Award

Here are a few games students created:

by C., Grade 4

by A., grade 3

Code Behind the Scenes, Snapshots:

Hour of Code Lesson Essential Question: How can we use software to create original, innovative works and ideas?
Also, check out my iPad Apps page.  I have added a few links and app suggestions for coding.

Hour of Code: What did you think?

Thank you for participating in the Hour of Code this week!

Hour of Code Lesson Essential Question:
How can we use software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

Your Final Challenge:
Read my question below.
Post a response by following instructions on the yellow homework sheet.

Created with Padlet

Technology Essential Questions

Technology Essential Questions for 21st Century Learners

What is 21st Century Learning?  21st Century Learning is the development of certain skills in today's students across all grades and throughout the curriculum.  At its core, it involves mastery of the 4 C's:  creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

Each time a class uses technology within their curriculum, we always ask a few essential questions:

How does this digital tool help improve collaboration and/or communication?

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?

How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

For additional information see:

The 21st century classroom – where the 3 R’s meet the 4 C’s!

Creativity and Innovation

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Developing the 4 C's

Grade 4 and Google Slides

Grade 4 Google Slides and the Global Read Aloud

Students in Ms. Davis's classroom participated in the Global Read Aloud this fall.  The book they read together was Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.  Upon completion of the book, students worked together to create a Google Slides presentation of questions and answers about the story. Check out their work (in progress...)

Common Core Standards:  Grade 4 Language Arts RL.4.1; W.4.4; W.4.6; W.4.9; SL.4.5 MA Technology Literacy Standards: G3-5: 1.19; G3-5: 1.20; G3-5: 1.21; G3-5: 2.1; G3-5: 2.2; G3-5: 2.3

Grade 3 All About The Water Cycle Creations Made with Book Creator and Drawing Pad Last week Mrs. Estella's class learned to use two iPad Apps:  Book Creator and Drawing Pad. Once students knew how to use the App, they were then tasked with creating an eBook about the Water Cycle.  Enjoy a few samples of their efforts....

Earth & Space Science, Grades 3 - 5, Massachusetts Learning Standard 10 Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards G3 - 5:1.19; 1.20; 1.21; 1.22; 3.9

Technology Essential Question:

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?