Creating Content Connections Using Coding
Issued
2021 - 2022
Type
Classroom Tools
Amount
$2,459.57
Applicant(s)
Stacey Ryan
Description
This grant is for the purchase of 5 Osmo Genius Starter
Kits ($495 for PreK-5th grade), 20 Pixacade kits
($304.85 for grades PreK-12) and 15 Sphero Mini
Activity Kits ($1659.72 for grades 3-12) and is on behalf
of the Academic Affairs Instructional Coach team.
These STEM and coding tools can be used with students
in all schools in the district. The items allow for flexibility
in rigor, allowing each teacher to work with the
instructional coach team to design and implement
engaging lessons and activities that are aligned to grade
level standards and instructional goals. Students will
engage in hands-on learning using coding skills,
creativity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset as they
connect the objectives and outcome with the lessons and
content to support what they are learning in class.