Site of the Week picks are selected from the top edtech tools reviewed by Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best edtech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly.
Title: Code.org
Summary: Popular games, big names get kids and teachers pumped to program
Pros: Focused and engaging activities allow students to work at their own pace and stay challenged.
Cons: Though there are tons of teacher resources, it'll take some time to figure out how to weave them into your class.
Bottom Line: A well-planned, -produced, and -curated set of free resources bound to get kids hooked on learning to code.
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By Common Sense Education
