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This blog post explains clearly what Computational Thinking (CT) is and provides a free infographic designed for the classroom for teachers to use with students.

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[accessally_user_firstname], this blog post explains how to assess Computational Thinking (CT) in your programme and provides examples to illustrate it for various progress outcomes.

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For the first time, the Hour of Code will continue inspiring student creativity with a new theme that we can’t wait to share with you: Computer Science for Good. #CSforGood and & #HourOfCode

This theme is inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – or the SDGs for short. Technology can address so many of the world’s challenges. It holds the keys to sustainable energy, better healthcare, cleaner oceans, and more equal access to education and opportunity. Learn more at: uneducation.nz

Today’s youth will one day create technology to address the problems of the future, but only if given the chance to learn how. Every child has the creativity, passion, empathy, and curiosity — and together we can give them the opportunity. Join us in this movement, to give every student in every school the opportunity to learn computer science and to change the world.

On the code.org site and the hourofcode.org site there isn’t much guidance related to using the SDGs in education. Please speak to one of the team or Rob about this or refer to uneducation.nz which is one of our passion projects.

• Quizlet flashcards – English – developed by  Bevan James from St Mary’s Rotorua who are a client
• Quizlet flashcards – reo Māori – unsure of source
• Te reo Māori kupu (words) – spreadsheet unsure of source via Shona
• Kia Kaha te reo hangarau –
• Māori language commission – this site has heaps of excellent resources
  • Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – Māori language commission site with kupu hangarau
  • Kia kaha hangarau – printable booklet PDF in single or double spread for learning kupu
• Dictionary of Māori Computer and Social Media terms – free comprehensive dictionary of Māori Computer and Social Media terms. The dictionary contains over 374,000 headwords with translations from 33 recorded source

There are loads of great books coming out all the time. Here are some to start you off:

• If I were a Wizard – by Paul Hamilton – introduces coding concepts through the imagination of a young mouse. From Repeats and Loops to Algorithms, If I Were A Wizard prompts discussions and helps build conceptual understanding of coding concepts. Has a fantastic supporting website which is well worth checking out.
• How to Code a Rollercoaster – by Josh Funk – through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a spot on the biggest ride of them all – the Python Coaster.
• How to Code a Sandcastle – by Josh Funk – Pearl breaks the big we-need-a-sandcastle problem into smaller steps, then uses conditionals, loops, and other basic coding concepts to tell Pascal exactly what to do.
• Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding – by Linda Liukas – Meet Ruby – a small girl with a huge imagination. In Ruby’s world, anything is possible if you set your mind to it. As Ruby embarks on her adventure, kids will be introduced through storytelling to the basic concepts of coding. With activities included in every chapter, future kid coders will be thrilled to put their own imaginations to work. This author has lots of other books worth checking out…
• Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners – learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand—no prior programming experience required.
• 10 books about coding to inspire girls – 10 books aimed at 4-12 year olds.
• 40 Best Coding Books for Kids – this is quite an exhaustive list, everything from Scratch to python.
• Everyone Can Code – by Apple, scroll down to find 4 great teacher guides as iBooks

1. takaro.gamefroot.com – Te Hiko Tākaro is a kiwi made games-based Learning solution that provides a one stop digital technologies solution for teachers that weaves together coding, culture and creativity. Includes a range of lesson plans, guides and student workbook as PDFs.
2. girlswhocode.com – Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
3. csunplugged..org – computer programming without computers. This site has a wealth of activities, tips and ideas for you to explore, including this book which is an enrichment programme for primary-aged students.
4. codewizardshq.com – excellent site aimed at teaching coding to  8-18 year olds. Includes all sorts of resources, such as more coding website recommendations. One of the nice things about this site is that it is organised by primary, middle or high school. Note: courses cost.
5. Code with Google – has a wealth of resources for  teachers including CS First which is a free computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn.
6. Everyone Can Code – Apple’s approach to supporting teachers, including links to Swift Playgrounds. Includes 4 great teacher guidebooks in iBook format.
7. MakeCode – by Microsoft has links to lots of great sites and resources.

• Raranga Matihiko/Weaving Digital Futures – excellent site from Te Papa with lots of useful resources, such as the Kids Speak PO progressions for CT and DDDO:
  • CT Kids Speak PO progressions
  • DDDO Kids Speak PO progressions
• POET – Progress Outcome Evaluation Tool is a great site that using crowd sourcing to anonymously evaluate DTHM resources. This site will grow and is worth using with clients.
• DTHM for kaiako – excellent site which includes resources, events and a community.
• Digital Technologies Hub – excellent Aussie site which is one of the best CT resources out there. Provides a filterable resource of lesson plans so teachers can quickly find activities to use with students. Note: The Australian government has combined CT/DDDO so you will see both in activities on this site.

1. electricgarden.nz teaches CS using gardening as a context – really good idea! $400pa for a school to  have access to the online platform and get the sensors/etc.