Bringing Programming Into Your Homeschool
September 4, 2018Computer programing is becoming an essential skill for students. In our technologically advanced society, being familiar with coding is becoming as important as the traditional competencies of reading, writing and arithmetic. However, for many homeschool parents, the world of code can be a daunting and intimidating place.
Luckily for homeschool families, there are some fantastic programs and resources available to help you introduce programming skills to your students.
Students can learn to code in a real programming language with the fun and educational game environment provide with CodeMonkey. No previous computer science experience needed, and any parent can teach the CodeMonkey courses. CodeMonkey provides fully-guided lesson plans with detailed complementary video tutorials. Visit Homeschool Buyers Co-op to learn more about CodeMonkey and save 47% when you buy!
CodeCombat uses a typed code, not drag and drop blocks, to teach students to use real code quickly. Critical to learning essential computer science concepts, the typed code allows for more creativity and flexibility. Students are free to solve problems however they see fit. What’s more, CodeCombat analyzes code as it is typed in real-time and offers a robust auto-completing and hinting system that helps beginner and advanced students alike write proper, valid code. CodeCombat is a stellar program for homeschool parents who want their children to understand the concepts of computer science. Plus, no computer science background is needed to teach this class. All you need is included. To learn more and save 95% on a family subscription to CodeCombat, click here.
CodaKid’s self-paced courses are designed to teach kids not only how to write code, but to thoroughly understand coding concepts so that they can perform them independently. CodaKid students are guided through lessons and empowered to write real code with the same programming tools used at major software development companies throughout the world, including Google, Facebook, Intel, and more.
Students are taught the definition and use of booleans, conditionals, loops, variables, methods, arrays, and more (which can be helpful if you, like me, just had to Google “boolean”). CodaKid also helps boost students’ proficiency in mathematics, problem-solving, and critical thinking. With CodaKid’s unique blend of kid-focused instruction, students develop the skills needed to navigate the world of cutting-edge technology, and feel confident coding, iterating, and debugging. As always, our friends at the Co-op offer an unbelievable deal for CodaKid. Click here to learn more and save 80%!
Another excellent, self-paced programming curriculum is CompuScholar (formerly known as Homeschool Programming, Inc.). CompuScholar brings over 20 years of programming experience plus their own homeschooling experience to the creation of the self-study programming courses included in this offer! CompuScholar’s online computer skills and programming courses are a great addition to your middle or high school transcript. Each course is a turn-key curriculum that contains a full 1 or 2 semesters of daily lessons and hands-on projects. The Co-op has exclusive homeschool savings of 30% on CompuScholar for STEM Month.
If you want to bring programming into your homeschool, it has never been easier. Check out these and other impressive technology-based curricula at Homeschool Buyers Co-op.
Jamie Gaddy
Jamie Gaddy, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. has been a college education professor for over 17 years. Education has been a part of her life in both the classroom and as a principal. Six children later found her dissatisfied with traditional school and homeschool became the better fit. She is also a pastor’s wife, editor, and entrepreneur who now homeschools four of her six children in Georgia. Jamie loves to share about her homeschool experience to help other homeschoolers find success. Connect with her at [email protected].
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