Principle #4 - Unpack, Unplug, Repack and Learning to Learn

Prior to Small Group

Textbook Readings

• pp 46-53 from BBCP
  • Semantic Waves
  • Go Unplugged
  • Crazy Characters

Research Readings

• Please read the following article - which is the fifth reference in the BBCP article about Semantic Waves
  • https://teachinglondoncomputing.org/learning-to-learn-to-program/

Write

Textbook Reflection

As you read the textbook readings this week I would like you to take notes regarding what stands out to you in each of the sections. Then, to help you start to make sense of the week's readings as a whole, I would like you to complete a reading reflection based on "the 3-2-1 approach"

• Share with your partners in your group's shared drive.
• Do not to submit to me until after your SG meetup.

Learning to Learn Reflection

This article features 10 different tips for helping students learn to learn how to program. As you read the list I want you to take notes regarding what stands out to you. Then, to help you start to make sense of the list as a whole I would like you to complete a summary based on "the countdown approach"

• Share with your partners in your group's shared drive.
• Do not to submit to me until after your SG meetup.

At the Small Group

At the meetup this week you should

• Discuss the materials about Principle #4 [~30 minutes]
• Discuss the Learning to Learn materials [~30 minutes]

After Small Group

• As appropriate you may rewrite your reflections for the week prior to submitting.
  • Submit the final version of your Principle #4 deliverable on Blackboard (0/1)
  • Submit the Learning to Learn deliverable on Blackboard(0/1)

Weekly Code

• This week's code/program activity is a "required" activity and is thus worth 2 points towards your code grade.
• Analyzing Super Bowl commercials