Increase Creativity, Remix Assessment, and Develop a Class of Coder Ninjas!
Future-ready students need to be creative. They need to know how to communicate their ideas and how to collaborate as problem solvers. To master these and other twenty-first-century requirements, they will need to be critical thinkers.
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About the Book
Future-ready students need to be creative. They need to know how to communicate their ideas and how to collaborate as problem solvers. To master these and other twenty-first-century requirements, they will need to be critical thinkers.
In Code Breaker, educator Brian Aspinall shares his insights on how to turn curriculum expectations into skills. Students identify problems, develop solutions, and use coding and computational thinking to apply and demonstrate their learning. From Aspinall’s collection of real-life examples and practical lesson ideas, you’ll discover how to:
- Use computational thinking and coding across all subjects and grade levels
- Encourage students to let their skills and passions shine
- Teach learners to take risks so they can grow from failure and feedback
- Make assessment meaningful–and fun–for you and your students
You don’t have to be a “computer geek” to empower your students with these essential skills. Code Breaker equips you to use computational thinking and coding in your classroom – regardless of your computer skill level – to increase creativity, remix assessment, and develop a class of coder ninjas!
Endorsements
"Brian Aspinall puts a very human face on coding and helps the reader understand it can be implemented for all grade levels in meaningful ways."
– George Couros, author of The Innovator's Mindset
"This book is for everyone who has ever asked, 'Why should I care about coding?' By the end of the story of the pooping baby, you will know why!"
– Matthew Oldridge, speaker, writer, and mathematics educator
"Brian Aspinall makes the case for how all educators can use the concepts of computational thinking to shape their pedagogy and instructional practices to increase student learning."
– Laura Fleming, library media specialist and author of Worlds of Making
"This book is a must for anyone looking to thoughtfully integrate coding into curriculum beyond the #HourofCode. Brian not only provides a unique outlook on how we should view coding in the classroom, but shares tremendous insights into how to innovate the use of coding in learning beyond academic success or helping students be prepared to 'get a job.' With creative lessons masterfully woven throughout the book, this is a read that is set to inspire and guide anyone looking to infuse more creativity into classroom learning."
– Michael Cohen, speaker, innovation consultant, and author of Educated by Design
"This book is a must-read for any teacher interested in learning more about the rationale for teaching coding in class and how to begin. With sample lesson plans and personal stories with his students, Brian Aspinall breaks down how to use coding principles in many subject areas, including math, geometry, algebra, science, and language arts. I have admired Brian for many years for his ability and determination to convince teachers about the importance of coding in any curriculum. It was a pleasure to read about his journey with teaching, who influenced him along the way, and what he believes today's classroom should look like."
– Sylvia Duckworth, speaker, tech coach, and author of Sketchnotes for Educators
"When I think of coding in the classroom, one of the first names that comes to my mind is Brian Aspinall. This book is a great tool to have at your disposal and to share with others! Tips, stories, and so much more make this book a must-buy!"
– Todd Nesloney, award-winning educator and co-author of the book Kids Deserve It
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