Computer Corner
142 Followers
Alliston, Ontario, Canada
About the store
I've taught computer science for 30 years. I have extensive experience in curriculum design and implementation. My resources have taken students from introductory programming to Advanced Placement success! My computer programming team had over 100 students from grades 9 to 12 and we regularly made it to the provincial finals. During the last few years I have had 90+ students write the Waterloo Computing Competition (CCC). On the computer engineering side, I designed the curriculum for an introductory engineering course and I also ran a FIRST robotics team for 5 years.
Read more
All resources
Python Coding Distance Learning Manipulating Graphics Using For Loops Videos
** UPDATED for Distance/Online Learning with EMBEDDED VIDEO! **✨ Perfect for independent learners. ✨The Python for loop structure can be used with not only the print function but also the turtle module's graphics functions. Now it's time to have some fun with for loops! Let's find out how loops can create images using graphics functions. Materials have also been modified in English (UK) where necessary.Duration: Two 75 minute periods. This package requires NO PREP!Distance/Online Learning Opti
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Python Turtle Unit 2 Graphics and For Loops Videos Editable Unit
Python Coding Distance Learning Turtle Graphics Digital Worksheets Videos
** UPDATED for Distance/Online Learning with EMBEDDED VIDEOS! ** Perfect for independent learners. The Python Turtle module has many basic graphics functions that output simple graphic shapes on the turtle window. The best thing about games is the graphics. Kids love to learn how to draw through coding and as a bonus, this will also reinforce their co-ordinate math skills. Materials have also been modified in English (UK) where necessary.Duration: Seven 75 minute periods. This package requires
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Python Coding Distance Learning For Loop Structure Activities & Videos
** UPDATED for Distance/Online Learning with EMBEDDED VIDEOS! **✨ Perfect for independent learners.✨ The Python for loop structure can be used with not only the print function but also the turtle module's graphics functions. Now it's time to have some fun with for loops! Printing to the output screen can be tedious one line at a time. What if we put the function inside a loop? Duration: Three 75 minute periods. This package requires NO PREP!Distance/Online Learning Option: ⚡ 3 Embedded Vide
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Python Turtle Unit 2 Graphics and For Loops Videos Editable Unit
Python Variables Exercises for Online Learning
** UPDATED for Distance/Online Learning with EMBEDDED VIDEO LESSON! **✨ Perfect for independent learners. ✨All programs require variables. The package provides 16 exercises so kids can practise declaration and assignment statements. Materials have also been modified in English (UK) where necessary.Duration: Two 75 minute periods. This package requires NO PREP!Distance/Online Learning:⚡ 1 Embedded Video ✔ Teacher README File with Instructions for online learning resources ✔ 4 pages of exercis
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Python Variables Case Study Editable Exercises
Python Coding Distance Learning Turtle Animation Activities & Videos
** UPDATED for Distance/Online Learning with EMBEDDED VIDEOS! **✨ Perfect for independent learners. ✨Combining Python turtle graphics functions with for loops can create imaginative animations. This package combines graphics commands, with repetition to create an animated story. Materials have also been modified in English (UK) where necessary.Duration: Seven 75 minute periods. This package requires NO PREP!Distance/Online Learning Option:⚡ 12 Embedded Videos⚡ 2 Embedded Videos English (UK)✔ Py
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Python Turtle Unit 3 Animation with Videos Editable Unit
Showing 1-5 of 5 results
About the store
Experience
I've taught computer science for 30 years. I have extensive experience in curriculum design and implementation. My resources have taken students from introductory programming to Advanced Placement success! My computer programming team had over 100 students from grades 9 to 12 and we regularly made it to the provincial finals. During the last few years I have had 90+ students write the Waterloo Computing Competition (CCC). On the computer engineering side, I designed the curriculum for an introductory engineering course and I also ran a FIRST robotics team for 5 years.
Teaching style
I have taught using differentiated instruction in a flipped classroom model long before either of them were buzzwords. Never give answers - only ask more questions! Students need to get there under their own steam otherwise they haven't earned the knowledge and it won't stick! You can't learn how to drive a car in a classroom. You need to be behind the wheel and experience the reality and then try to analyze what you did. The point of programming is to use it as a tool to help students learn how to learn. The language is just the vehicle.
Awards & shining teacher moments
The second year of our participation in FIRST Robotics we won Canada and advanced to the final championships in Houston Texas. Two of my CCC students made it to the University of Waterloo to participate in the Canadian Computing Olympiad and one of them made it onto the IOC team that competed in Thailand.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I taught myself how to program and as a result of my own journey I understand how students learn programming.
Additional biographical information
I have been a certified Advanced Placement teacher for over twenty years in Java as well as C.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands