Coding in the Classroom: Why You Should Care about Teaching Computer Science

By Ryan Somma

Book Overview

A book for anyone teaching computer science, from elementary school teachers and coding club coaches to parents looking for some guidance.

Coding in the Classroom covers a variety of computer science concepts that can be employed in the classroom or at home. It addresses things like teaching standards and the history of computing while also devling into more technical topics like hacking and programming. The book also contains numerous games and activities to illustrate the concepts presented. There is no new software to install or development environment to set up and many activities don't involve computers at all. When computers are needed, students can start coding with software they are already have on hand.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718500343
• ISBN13: 9781718500341
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: No Starch Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.2"