I think the two videos you posted were great b/c they really put my mind at ease about coding. It reassured me it would be fun and that I could do it. I recall making a website from scratch in college and grad school, so I wasn't too intimidated.
Here is my first attempt at coding made with mozilla Thimble:
I also made a KEEP CALM poster, but I had a hard time being able to save it.
I went to CodeAcademy and did the 30 minute lesson to animate my name. Here is the result:
http://www.codecademy.com/goals/animate-your-name?done#.UzoHJShRY20
It was an easy, fun beginner project and I could see middle school kids enjoying it.
I also completed One Hour of Code:
I think kids would love coding and the idea that they're creating something while learning, (and not even knowing it), is as good as it gets! I wish I had more time with my 6th graders-we could do something with coding. I will think about a way I can work that in. I am thinking of sharing these sites with the Technology Teachers, esp. the one who does robotics and must teach coding.
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