Coding has been the hot topic in education and STEM conversations for the past year. I have paid attention to the extent that I know it’s important for today’s students to learn to code and I know that our science, technology, engineering and math teachers are finding ways to integrate coding lessons into their curriculum. I tried a few coding exercises – even played around a bit with Scratch – but never felt compelled to deep dive into the language myself.
That is, until I discovered some of the new coding games that have been developed. Here are some of my favorites:
These games give us new ways to teach students about coding. Combining the power of gaming and storytelling, they make me want to find more hours in the day so I can learn how to code and play too!
Kami Thordarson has more than 16 years experience as a teacher, curriculum and professional development designer, and administrator. Thordarson specializes in project-based learning, blended learning and design thinking. She envisions a classroom where students are engaged and teachers are designers of relevant and meaningful learning experiences that reflect real-world connections. Thorsdarson is currently a principal for the Los Altos School District in California. She continues to present and share ideas at conferences, internationally and nationally. Connect with her via email or on Twitter .