Share this post

First Time Computer Science Teacher

Teachers want to bring coding into their classrooms but there are roadblocks that can get in the way. It takes time to learn computer programming. For teachers who are brand new to computer science this is time you just don’t have in your busy schedules. Coding in schools can seem like a challenge. It can be expensive to learn and it might be cost prohibitive to hire new computer science teacher.

If you want to bring coding to your school you’ll want to find a platform that takes care of the tough parts of teaching a coding class (curriculum delivery, grading, reporting analytics) so teachers can focus on learning the material while facilitating a class. Here are some tips for getting started with coding using the awesome tool Pythonroom.

First Time Computer Science Teacher

  • new-resource-for-the-first-time-computer-science-teacherPythonroom was designed specifically for teachers who want to bring coding into their classrooms, but do not have prior experience.
  • If you want to bring coding to your school you can use Pythonroom to create a classroom, add your students, and start coding.
  • Teachers can access solutions to the coding problems students are working on with this tool and extra material to help facilitate classroom learning.
  • Use the classroom management dashboard  to track student progress in relation to the rest of the class so you ca decide who needs extra support.
  • Monitor the news feed for live updates on student activity.
  • Once a teacher is proficient, the platform has many features to allow teachers to deliver their own curriculum as well. This makes it easy to customize your class.
  • Teachers can use the project code to support students in real-time.
  • If you’re bringing coding to your school you can also use this tool to share and send files to students.

Learn more about how Pythonroom can help you bring coding to your school by visiting their website!

NEWSLETTER
Stay up-to-date on all things EdTech.

EdTech tips and resources for educators, straight from Monica’s desk every Monday. Don’t miss a thing. 

Share this post:

Blog Author and EdTech Consultant Dr. Monica Burns

Monica Burns

Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, Author, Speaker, and Curriculum & EdTech Consultant. Visit her site ClassTechTips.com for more ideas on how to become a tech-savvy teacher.

Share this post:
Keep Reading
Free Planning Pages
Free gift: Weekly Planner Pages for Teachers and Educators

Start every week with a plan and stay organized this school year!

Free summer Checklist

Sign up for EdTech Tips Newsletter from Monica Burns

5 Things to Do Now to Make Tech Easier in the New School Year

Free eBook
Free Gift: Spring Cleaning - 10 Quick Tips to Organize Your Google Drive

Spring Cleaning with an EdTech twist!