# \#computerscience **URL:** https://forum.code.org/tag/computerscience/8.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [Computer Science (IGCSE Subject Code 0478) Scheme of Work / Unit Plans](https://forum.code.org/t/computer-science-igcse-subject-code-0478-scheme-of-work-unit-plans/6934)
**Author:** [@edtechnelson](https://forum.code.org/u/edtechnelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/computer-science-igcse-subject-code-0478-scheme-of-work-unit-plans/6934 "2025-07-09T11:11:41Z")
Hey All, I'm a CS teacher in an international school in Asia where we follow the Cambridge curriculum - IGCSE. We were doing ICT (Information and Communication Technology - 0417) till last year and only recently have c… --- ## [Online International Coding Competition](https://forum.code.org/t/online-international-coding-competition/35372)
**Author:** [@TeomanBlackrock](https://forum.code.org/u/TeomanBlackrock)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/online-international-coding-competition/35372 "2024-12-09T08:49:55Z")
Hi all. It’s that time of year again! #HourOfCode time. We want to raise awareness for coding education by organizing coding competitions for all grade levels across the World. Take your place in this fun and award-winn… --- ## [Using programmable robots to teach Computer Science](https://forum.code.org/t/using-programmable-robots-to-teach-computer-science/38344)
**Author:** [@denis](https://forum.code.org/u/denis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/using-programmable-robots-to-teach-computer-science/38344 "2023-09-07T11:48:56Z")
Hello CS teachers, I work with an educational robotics platform for CS education called Misty Robotics.. We are doing research into how to better adapt our platform to the needs of CS teacher’s around the world and I wo… --- ## [Free Webinar: How Can We Successfully Transition Students From Block-Based Coding To Text-Based Coding?](https://forum.code.org/t/free-webinar-how-can-we-successfully-transition-students-from-block-based-coding-to-text-based-coding/36531)
**Author:** [@TeomanBlackrock](https://forum.code.org/u/TeomanBlackrock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/free-webinar-how-can-we-successfully-transition-students-from-block-based-coding-to-text-based-coding/36531 "2022-06-10T07:01:29Z")
Hi all, Many students find it difficult to transition from block-based to text-based coding. In this webinar, Codementum co-founder Ms. Gul Aydin, a computer science teacher, will share tips and methods for K12 level st… --- ## [International Coding Competition](https://forum.code.org/t/international-coding-competition/35373)
**Author:** [@TeomanBlackrock](https://forum.code.org/u/TeomanBlackrock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/international-coding-competition/35373 "2022-01-05T13:40:13Z")
Hi all. It’s that time of year again! #HourOfCode time. We want to raise awareness for coding education by organizing coding competitions for all grade levels across the World. Take your place in this fun and award-winn… --- ## [Accelerated Intro to CS Course](https://forum.code.org/t/accelerated-intro-to-cs-course/6628)
**Author:** [@jjones1](https://forum.code.org/u/jjones1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/accelerated-intro-to-cs-course/6628 "2021-08-30T14:29:20Z")
Is there a set of lesson plans available for this course besides the Unplugged Activities? Or is there a correlation list between this course and course 2-4 that I might be able to use to pull the lesson plans? --- ## [New member guide me](https://forum.code.org/t/new-member-guide-me/21658)
**Author:** [@DiaaeldeinYossry](https://forum.code.org/u/DiaaeldeinYossry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-member-guide-me/21658 "2018-11-12T00:11:59Z")
Hi can anyone guide me what the first thing i need to learn in code.org @ann.thomas --- ## [تعليم البرمجه على انشطه مسليه](https://forum.code.org/t/topic/21920)
**Author:** [@alwadai1](https://forum.code.org/u/alwadai1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/topic/21920 "2018-11-08T10:10:21Z")
يجب تعليم البرمجه على انشطه مسليه لكي تستصاغ مع البرامج التي سوف نطرحها --- ## [New Kid to your class - CS Discoveries](https://forum.code.org/t/new-kid-to-your-class-cs-discoveries/11282)
**Author:** [@shelly\_parrish](https://forum.code.org/u/shelly_parrish)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-kid-to-your-class-cs-discoveries/11282 "2018-10-28T20:32:58Z")
Have a student complete and watch all videos and share with them the Teacher Exemplars for the units/lessons needs to catch up with. Match the new kid up with the group or another student that "gets it"! I hope this hel… --- ## [Big data turned into an animation in a youtube video](https://forum.code.org/t/big-data-turned-into-an-animation-in-a-youtube-video/20497)
**Author:** [@jford](https://forum.code.org/u/jford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/big-data-turned-into-an-animation-in-a-youtube-video/20497 "2018-10-04T01:13:07Z")
The video linked here was shown to our whole student body as part of promoting our school’s “Microfinance Club”. I include it here because I find the animation it contains to be a beautifully executed and effective illu… --- ## [Way Cool Resources to Teach RGB - Color Pick Chrome Extension](https://forum.code.org/t/way-cool-resources-to-teach-rgb-color-pick-chrome-extension/20095)
**Author:** [@stacykline](https://forum.code.org/u/stacykline)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/way-cool-resources-to-teach-rgb-color-pick-chrome-extension/20095 "2018-09-23T01:57:00Z")
To help teach the concept of coding color and RGB, CSS class, and graphic art, I use the Chrome Extension, ColorPick Eyedropper. ColorPick Eyedropper It allows you to sample a color on the screen and see the hexadecima… --- ## [Unit 1 L02 - Problem Solving Process Video to Analyze as a class for 4 areas](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-l02-problem-solving-process-video-to-analyze-as-a-class-for-4-areas/19782)
**Author:** [@sascha\_j\_simkanich](https://forum.code.org/u/sascha_j_simkanich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-l02-problem-solving-process-video-to-analyze-as-a-class-for-4-areas/19782 "2018-09-18T19:35:30Z")
Hi, I was looking for a Youtube video where I could have my students watch the video and then break it down to the four different problem solving processes. This would be an independent activity. I will be out for the… --- ## [Programación para personas con discapacidad -](https://forum.code.org/t/programacion-para-personas-con-discapacidad/19362)
**Author:** [@juangonzalezuribe79](https://forum.code.org/u/juangonzalezuribe79)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/programacion-para-personas-con-discapacidad/19362 "2018-09-02T00:05:01Z")
Saludos!!! Soy profesor del aula POETA del CECATI No.145 en la Ciudad de Colima, México. El aula forma parte de la Franquicia Social POETA de la Fundación para las Américas TRUST. Es un aula destinada a personas con di… --- ## [Exciting New Open Source Project](https://forum.code.org/t/exciting-new-open-source-project/18817)
**Author:** [@eeisaman](https://forum.code.org/u/eeisaman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/exciting-new-open-source-project/18817 "2018-08-16T01:42:40Z")
3D Multiplayer Game Design Here is a gamedev project which you are free to clone, fork, or remix. :hearts: Glitch Project YouTube Video Overview --- ## [What operating system should I use in my classroom?](https://forum.code.org/t/what-operating-system-should-i-use-in-my-classroom/15769)
**Author:** [@alexander.muessigman](https://forum.code.org/u/alexander.muessigman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/what-operating-system-should-i-use-in-my-classroom/15769 "2018-04-25T23:01:43Z")
I have been graced with the pleasure of attending the CODE.org TeacherCON in Atlanta. I will be having a class that is based off of CODE.org next year on a CS discoveries platform. I have been asked by my building princi… --- ## [Ada Developers Academy Seeking an Instructor](https://forum.code.org/t/ada-developers-academy-seeking-an-instructor/15055)
**Author:** [@chris1](https://forum.code.org/u/chris1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ada-developers-academy-seeking-an-instructor/15055 "2018-03-17T00:10:09Z")
Hello, I'm an instructor at Ada Developers Academy, and we're looking for an additional instructor to teach our adult, women and gender diverse community software development. http://www.tsne.org/software-developm… --- ## [Yearly courses for middle school?](https://forum.code.org/t/yearly-courses-for-middle-school/14672)
**Author:** [@jjones](https://forum.code.org/u/jjones)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/yearly-courses-for-middle-school/14672 "2018-03-05T23:08:28Z")
As a technology focused middle school we are now trying to integrate a full year course in CS for each year of middle school. I find that my 6th and 7th graders are a little unprepared to complete CS Discoveries. My 8th … --- ## [Solutions for C section 7 lesson 9](https://forum.code.org/t/solutions-for-c-section-7-lesson-9/14040)
**Author:** [@lorinda.utter](https://forum.code.org/u/lorinda.utter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/solutions-for-c-section-7-lesson-9/14040 "2018-01-31T16:18:01Z")
Does anyone have a solution for this section 7 of lesson 9 in C? --- ## [Interested in creating ways for students to share their creations throughout the school](https://forum.code.org/t/interested-in-creating-ways-for-students-to-share-their-creations-throughout-the-school/13210)
**Author:** [@painterc](https://forum.code.org/u/painterc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interested-in-creating-ways-for-students-to-share-their-creations-throughout-the-school/13210 "2017-12-19T01:56:15Z")
I am new to teaching computer science, but really enjoying it so far. I thought that it would be really interesting and exciting for the students if I could create QR codes to hang up throughout the school with a student… --- ## [DPI CS Licensure Requirements](https://forum.code.org/t/dpi-cs-licensure-requirements/10824)
**Author:** [@afroze](https://forum.code.org/u/afroze)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/dpi-cs-licensure-requirements/10824 "2017-10-05T15:33:06Z")
Our district is looking into creating a semester long 7th Grade Computer Science class, in Wisconsin. Does the teacher of that class need to hold a Computer Science degree? --- ## [How did you hear about code.org?](https://forum.code.org/t/how-did-you-hear-about-code-org/8909)
**Author:** [@ummay27](https://forum.code.org/u/ummay27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-did-you-hear-about-code-org/8909 "2017-09-22T14:01:12Z")
For example, code.org was recommended by my high school CS teacher. --- ## [How to implement Code.org curriculum into an Enrichment/Intervention elementary classroom](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-implement-code-org-curriculum-into-an-enrichment-intervention-elementary-classroom/8807)
**Author:** [@joshdstrickland](https://forum.code.org/u/joshdstrickland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-implement-code-org-curriculum-into-an-enrichment-intervention-elementary-classroom/8807 "2017-08-14T16:30:49Z")
I am teaching 4th grade this coming year as an Intervention Teacher where I will see the entire grade level (split among 5 classes) each day for about an hour. I will be pulling small groups for intervention time but wan… --- ## [Computer Curriculum Scope](https://forum.code.org/t/computer-curriculum-scope/8945)
**Author:** [@kbullock](https://forum.code.org/u/kbullock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/computer-curriculum-scope/8945 "2017-07-26T21:13:56Z")
Hi everyone, I am a new computer teacher. Our high school has offered Computer 1 and it has focused on Microsoft Office and spent a little time on coding. I am taking over teaching this course and I have planned to con… --- ## [Creating New Connections/Relationships to reach a broader student base](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-new-connections-relationships-to-reach-a-broader-student-base/8865)
**Author:** [@teacher](https://forum.code.org/u/teacher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-new-connections-relationships-to-reach-a-broader-student-base/8865 "2017-07-24T21:20:25Z")
What kinds of things are you working on to extend the reach of your course offerings to a more varied student base? Have you tried something that has worked for you that might be of interest to other computer science ed… --- ## [Introducing code.org curriculum in my community](https://forum.code.org/t/introducing-code-org-curriculum-in-my-community/7069)
**Author:** [@dee.3044](https://forum.code.org/u/dee.3044)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/introducing-code-org-curriculum-in-my-community/7069 "2017-04-05T18:39:34Z")
Hey everyone, I'm planning on presenting the curriculum to my kids school, and i was wondering if you can give me any tips on how to do that? how can i convince them with the importance of early learning of cs? the whole… --- ## [ECS Learning to create graphs and charts](https://forum.code.org/t/ecs-learning-to-create-graphs-and-charts/6124)
**Author:** [@tawanasw\_40](https://forum.code.org/u/tawanasw_40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ecs-learning-to-create-graphs-and-charts/6124 "2016-11-29T03:29:40Z")
I simply adore the fact that we can create the things that our students may be very interested in while they are engaging themselves in the academic arena. --- ## [How can I easily calculate all of my sections' total number of lines of code?](https://forum.code.org/t/how-can-i-easily-calculate-all-of-my-sections-total-number-of-lines-of-code/5954)
**Author:** [@kjacquay](https://forum.code.org/u/kjacquay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-can-i-easily-calculate-all-of-my-sections-total-number-of-lines-of-code/5954 "2016-10-31T19:20:08Z")
I teach computers and would like to have a bulletin showing the total number of lines of code written in all sections. Is there a way to see this without adding up all of the individual students?