What if you could increase engagement, improve behavior, and meet more required standards in your classroom – in just a snap? Coding with the Finch Robot is a Snap!, and we can’t wait to share it all with you!
In this hands-on course, you will practice programming using the Finch robot and the Snap! Block-based programming language. To make sure you get the most of this PD, each participant will receive a FREE Finch Robot to code along, and keep once the course is complete! Participants will not only have the opportunity to immediately apply their knowledge during live classes, but also to challenge themselves with asynchronous activities. We will cover a wide range of topics such as if-else statements, loops, sensors, data collection, artificial intelligence, and more. You will complete this course with example projects, sample code, and teaching strategies to implement with your students right away. This course is intended for teachers working with 3rd-12th grade students programming at a beginner and intermediate level.
This course is available for educators:
- Who teach 3rd-12th grade students at a tuition-free school in the US
- Are planning to or currently teaching block programming with their students.
- Previous programming experience is not required. Robotics experience is not required.
To register for this course:
You must have a Pathfinders account to register for this course. Creating a Pathfinders account is free and easy. To register:
1. Create a Pathfinders account.
2. Once logged in, visit the Coding with Finch is a Snap! page and click REGISTER NOW.
Create a Pathfinders Account
Once logged in, register for this course for free and claim your FREE Finch Robot today
Dates and Times:
July 17 – August 4, 2023, 11am – 1pm ET
- Week 1
- Synchronous Classes
- 11am -2pm EDT
- July 17th, 19th
- 11am -1pm EDT
- July 21st
- 11am -2pm EDT
- Asynchronous Work (1 hour each)
- July 18th, 20th, and weekend of 22nd
- Synchronous Classes
- Week 2
- Synchronous Classes (11am -1pm EDT)
- July 24th, 26th, 28th
- Asynchronous Work (1-2 hour each)
- July 25th, 27th and weekend of 29th
- Synchronous Classes (11am -1pm EDT)
- Week 3
- Synchronous Classes (11am – 1pm EDT)
- July 31, August 2nd, 4th
- Asynchronous Work (2 hour each)
- August 1st and 3rd
- Synchronous Classes (11am – 1pm EDT)
Click here to register for free
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