BYD Core Class Links
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Welcome to Virtual Learning,
This page is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade virtual students assigned to the Foundations of Computer Programming course.
We will use CANVAS, CODE.org, and ZOOM as our primary learning platforms. We will also access YouTube videos, Quizlet, Kahoot It and Quizizz websites throughout the semester.
CANVAS:
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https://rcboe.instructure.com/ Requires students username and password.
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Canvas is also located in your Launchpad.
CODE.org:
1. Students must create Code.org accounts with their own email addresses. If you already have a Code.org account associated with your email address, you can skip this step. RCSS email format is username@student.rck12.net. Please remember your password!
2. Visit this link to join your section:
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6th Grade: https://studio.code.org/join/VBKTNZ
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7th Grade: https://studio.code.org/join/JXRVSG
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8th Grade: https://studio.code.org/join/SGMGBF
3. Share our privacy letter with your parents to introduce them to Code.org and allow them to review our policies on student privacy.
4. Follow the instructions below to sign in.
5. Refer to the "Virtual Classes Weekly Progress Check" attached below to see progress check due dates. Also, since this is self paced, you may work ahead.
Quizlet Vocabulary:
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https://quizlet.com/_9afuvn?x=1qqt&i=661n2
*Be prepared to have Kahoot It and Quizizz on this set of vocabulary
Crash Computer Science YouTube video series:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpIctyqH29Q&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNlUrzyH5r6jN9ulIgZBpdo
* Each week you must watch a video in this series and complete the Quizizz before Fridays
Quizizz:
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https://quizizz.com/join/
*Your teacher will provide a join code using your school email on Monday of the week it is due.
Kahoot It:
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https://kahoot.it/
*Be prepared to have Kahoot It based on the video on Fridays during the Zoom sesson.
ZOOM Meetings:
When directed to the waiting room, please type in your first and last name to be accepted into the meeting room.
You will not be allowed into the classroom without your first and last name on display.
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6th Grade Virtual Connections Class: Every Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71547887009?pwd=NWREUS9CRnJmVzR1ZW82S1lXc1hpZz09
Meeting ID: 715 4788 7009
Passcode: 0qkb98-
7th & 8th Grades Virtual Connections Class: Every Friday from 11:00 to 11:45 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74465715699?pwd=VjkrYVBoVGxsM1E1Ui8zNzVvVEtNdz09
Meeting ID: 744 6571 5699
Passcode: KdR5R5*If the school calendar places a student holiday on Friday, we will not meet.
If you have any difficulty or problems, email me anytime at bowmate@richmond.k12.ga.us and I will be glad to help you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bowman
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BYD Core Weekly Progress Check
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Before each Friday, you should have completed the coding lessons/challenges, watched a video, and completed the Quizizz for the video.
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Join codes for each Quizizz will be sent to your school email on the Monday for that week.
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You may work at your own pace.
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You may only have one attempt at the Quizizz, so be careful!
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On Fridays, I will record a grade for your coding progress and record your Quizizz score.
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During our Friday Zoom session, I can assist you with any coding problems, and we will complete a group Kahoot It activity based upon the information in the video or the programming vocabulary.
The following table shows the grading due dates for coding lessons/challenges, Crash Course videos/Quizizz:
Friday Due Dates
Coding Lessons
Coding Challenges Completed
Crash Course Video & quiz
Comments
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January 22, 2021 ORIENTATION 2
January 29, 2021
Lesson 1: Dance Party
1-9
Early Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #1 - YouTube 3
February 5, 2021
Lesson 1: Dance Party
10-15
Electronic Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #2 - YouTube 4
February 12, 2021
Lesson 2: Programming with Angry Birds
1-6
NA Friday No School, No Zoom
5
February 19, 2021
Lesson 2: Programming with Angry Birds
7-11
Boolean Logic & Logic Gates: Crash Course Computer Science #3 - YouTube 6
February 26, 2021
Lesson 3: Debugging with Scratch
1-5
Representing Numbers and Letters with Binary: Crash Course Computer Science #4 - YouTube 7
March 5, 2021
Lesson 3: Debugging with Scratch
6-10
How Computers Calculate - the ALU: Crash Course Computer Science #5 - YouTube 8
March 12, 2021
Lesson 4: Collecting Treasure with Laurel
1-7
NA Friday No School, No Zoom
9
March 19, 2021
Lesson 4: Collecting Treasure with Laurel
8-13
Registers and RAM: Crash Course Computer Science #6 - YouTube 10
March 26, 2021
Lesson 5: Creating Art with Code
1-5
The Central Processing Unit (CPU): Crash Course Computer Science #7 - YouTube 11
April 2, 2021
Lesson 5: Creating Art with Code
6-10
NA Friday No School, No Zoom
12
April 16, 2021
Lesson 6: Loops with Rey and BB-8
1-7
Instructions & Programs: Crash Course Computer Science #8 - YouTube 13
April 23, 2021
Lesson 6: Loops with Rey and BB-8
8-14
Advanced CPU Designs: Crash Course Computer Science #9 - YouTube 14
April 30, 2021
Lesson 7: Sticker Art with Loops
1-6
Advanced CPU Designs: Crash Course Computer Science #9 - YouTube 15
May 7, 2021
Lesson 7: Sticker Art with Loops
7-12
The First Programming Languages: Crash Course Computer Science #11 - YouTube 16
May 14, 2021
Lesson 8: Nested Loops in Maze
1-7
Programming Basics: Statements & Functions: Crash Course Computer Science #12 - YouTube 17
May 21, 2021
Lesson 8: Nested Loops in Maze
8-13
Intro to Algorithms: Crash Course Computer Science #13 - YouTube -
BYD Core Syllabus
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Class Policy:
Students are expected to spend at least 55 minutes each day, Monday through Friday, engaged in lessons related to this class.
All students must sign in and attend every session to our weekly virtual (Zoom) meeting to recieve credit for this class.
If absent from the synchronous session, it is the student’s responsibility to review the recorded lesson and any assignments given.
Class Materials:
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LAPTOP or device
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EAR BUDS or HEADPHONES
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INTERNET access
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PLANNER or CALENDAR
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QUIET area free from distractions
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GROWTH mindset
Class Rules:
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Attend every session.
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Enter your zoom waiting room 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time.
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Be present and engaged throughout the entire synchronous learning lesson.
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Be respectful: no harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, or disruptions.
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Do not have other people, animals, music, or other types distractions or inappropriate objects in the background.
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Sign into Code.org account prior to signing into Zoom.
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Be prepared to sign into Kahoot It and Quizizz during the Zoom session.
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Have your specific questions about the lessons ready to ask the teacher.
Grading:
100 - 90% A
89 - 80% B
79 - 70% C
69 - 60% D
59% and below F
Summative – 20% (Test/Quiz)
Formative – 80% (Coding, Participation) -