Programming and coding is now a big item in the Year 6 curriculum. Last week we began our unit by using the iPads and an app called Bee-Bots.Tthe beginning levels required the user to programme and  move the bee along a straight course. However as the user progressed up the level the programming of the bee got a lot harder. Concepts of left and right were introduced and this required considerable thought and problem-solving.

Today we used an online programme called Hour of Code. The first levels required using blocks, you use these like building blocks to build up your code.  Moving through the programme is cool as there are videos every few levels to help you learn the next set of levels. A sports athlete explains repeating patterns and using a loop, instead of dragging over large numbers blocks. Bill Gates is on one of the videos talking about if statements and adding an if block. If there is no left turn keep moving forward. level 19 and 20 are hard. Try these levels at home with your family.
Programming and coding are really important as you have to think hard about solutions, apply problem solving skills and think critically and creatively.