# Code.org - Phase 3 PD: Course Overview #2 **URL:** \ **Category:** CS in Algebra\ **Created:** [May 13, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137 "2015-05-13T01:09:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CodeAI](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/codeai/32/6_2.png) [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/1 "2015-05-13T01:09:45Z")
## Starting the Conversation Through this PD you'll have an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences with other teachers through our forums. At the bottom of this page you'll see a forum that you can reply to. ### What do you love about teaching CS in your Algebra classes? What was your favorite thing about integrating Computer Science into your Algebra classes? Post your thoughts here, and then come back later to read the posts of others and further the conversation. Continue * * * This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [http://studio.code.org/s/algebraPD3/stage/1/puzzle/2](http://studio.code.org/s/algebraPD3/stage/1/puzzle/2) ---
**Author:** ![laurie\_mallis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a9adbd/32.png) [@laurie\_mallis](https://forum.code.org/u/laurie_mallis)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/2 "2015-05-13T14:27:25Z")
My favorite thing about teaching CS in my Algebra class was watching the excitement in the children as they took each activity to a new level. Some of my kids even went on to Google and changed its image to something else using the knowledge they gained through coding their video games. ---
**Author:** ![pedro\_uribe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@pedro\_uribe](https://forum.code.org/u/pedro_uribe)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/3 "2015-05-13T16:55:10Z")
I really like the fact that the students saw an immediate application to the material they were learning in the classroom. It was an immediate answer to the question “When am I ever going to use this?” ---
**Author:** ![kmlavin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7993a0/32.png) [@kmlavin](https://forum.code.org/u/kmlavin)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/4 "2015-05-14T01:03:20Z")
Each and every day my students were excited to work with Bootstrap & WeScheme to create their video game. I have never seen so much enthusiasm. I love teaching this program and have learned so many tips and tricks that will help improve my teaching of this program next year. ---
**Author:** ![schisholm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@schisholm](https://forum.code.org/u/schisholm)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/5 "2015-05-14T14:54:35Z")
I am a Computer teacher and know only what I was taught in Algebra class (a long time ago) but my students loved learning about Bootstrap especially the part about making a game. It was a lot of fun teaching it, too. ---
**Author:** ![ccleary](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/73ab20/32.png) [@ccleary](https://forum.code.org/u/ccleary)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/6 "2015-05-19T00:28:18Z")
I really loved the curiosity it built with the students. They were always trying to challenge me and come up with new ways to use the code to make their game do something new. I had a girl in one of my classes who had a natural ability with coding. I asked her if she had ever thought of a career in computer science and she said she had never thought about it before she started doing the Bootstrap program and now she is very interested to see where it could take her. ---
**Author:** ![kblaha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c37758/32.png) [@kblaha](https://forum.code.org/u/kblaha)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2015, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/7 "2015-05-20T12:35:18Z")
I think it is important that computer science into our algebra classes because they relate to each other and many topics overlap. The students enjoyed to see how what they were learning in algebra applies to coding. ---
**Author:** ![alkreger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ce7236/32.png) [@alkreger](https://forum.code.org/u/alkreger)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2015, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/8 "2015-05-21T14:10:28Z")
I think that it is important to integrate computer science in the algebra class because it is certainly used in the work place. My students went on a field trip to see algebra in action at a company that trades stocks and commodities, among other things electronically. The students were amazed at what they saw and became more aware of how important algebra is. Code begins that journey of math/computer science integration for many students! ---
**Author:** ![rjennings](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c68b51/32.png) [@rjennings](https://forum.code.org/u/rjennings)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2015, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/9 "2015-05-22T14:47:51Z")
I like that it opened some doors for my students, and made programming something that is accessible and exciting. Not every student was 100% into what we were doing, but there were a few (and not necessarily the ones I would expect) who took Bootstrap and ran with it. Where was this when I was in 8th grade… ---
**Author:** ![csmoran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@csmoran](https://forum.code.org/u/csmoran)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2015, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/10 "2015-05-24T11:18:21Z")
I liked the fact that my students felt so confident as we progressed. They were challenged but seemed to feel as if they could overcome the challenge. I also liked how the program fostered collaboration. My students were willing to help one another in a positive way. ---
**Author:** ![struesdell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8491ac/32.png) [@struesdell](https://forum.code.org/u/struesdell)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/11 "2015-05-26T18:49:56Z")
I enjoy see how excited they were to apply the math. It helped them make the connection from the classroom to the real world and that’s what teaching is all about. ---
**Author:** ![narosenthal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3ec8ea/32.png) [@narosenthal](https://forum.code.org/u/narosenthal)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2015, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/12 "2015-06-09T13:44:46Z")
I love seeing how engaged my students are! They love to code in any capacity and the fact that I can coordinate it with out math topics is just a bonus! ---
**Author:** ![jeradcliffe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5a626/32.png) [@jeradcliffe](https://forum.code.org/u/jeradcliffe)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/13 "2015-06-11T21:52:35Z")
I like that my students had the opportunity to develop great problem solving skills. They were so motivated to do well with coding that they didn’t give up. ---
**Author:** ![slwilliams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@slwilliams](https://forum.code.org/u/slwilliams)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2015, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/14 "2015-06-20T12:38:49Z")
My favorite thing about incorporating computer science into my class was the excitement which my students showed throughout the process. There were some points of frustration, but so much learning took place that it was worth it. Also, it was interesting to see how the students approached some of the levels which was different from the way in which I did. ---
**Author:** ![cguerrero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/97f17d/32.png) [@cguerrero](https://forum.code.org/u/cguerrero)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/15 "2015-07-09T22:38:57Z")
Students are excited to learn math that includes immediate feedback, like creating a video-game ---
**Author:** ![sostrom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/sostrom/32/53_2.png) [@sostrom](https://forum.code.org/u/sostrom)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2015, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/16 "2015-09-05T05:37:41Z")
I can not see phase 3 in my course area. Any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![amcgowan0418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@amcgowan0418](https://forum.code.org/u/amcgowan0418)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/17 "2016-01-26T20:42:56Z")
I rolled CS in Algebra recently to my 6-8 graders and they absolutely loved it. I liked that they were challenged but also felt like they were having fun in the process. I also liked that several team leaders emerged who are not normally strong achievers in STEM class, and this gave them greater confidence. ---
**Author:** ![kimberly\_lambert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/kimberly_lambert/32/113_2.png) [@kimberly\_lambert](https://forum.code.org/u/kimberly_lambert)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/18 "2016-02-20T19:04:05Z")
I absolutely love how excited my kids get anytime they accomplish something within the program. Students who thought they were “bad with computers” have learned a new appreciation. It’s also allowed me to reach a few students who have no interest in math (or the world of education as a whole) but love technology. ---
**Author:** ![lcossaboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2acd7d/32.png) [@lcossaboon](https://forum.code.org/u/lcossaboon)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/19 "2016-04-10T18:54:31Z")
I like how the programming language made my students use logic and think through math applications in a different way. It’s nice to change instruction to keep it interesting and coding allowed me to do that and provide a practical 21st century career-building experience at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![jmaino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e79b87/32.png) [@jmaino](https://forum.code.org/u/jmaino)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137/20 "2016-04-25T20:59:38Z")
It is helping my Computer Science students understand how their math skills really come into play into their programming skills. And those students who were a little lower level math began to understand their math a little better. [Next page](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137.md?page=2)