3. Control structures

Writing more complex programs using control structures. Program tracing and debugging. Using external libraries, reading documentation. Introduction to Superturtle.

Week 3

• Week 3 introduction
• lab_terminal [0:09]
  • direct instruction v. self-exploration
  • what is the power in learning how to navigate your Terminal?
  • how does spelling and language impact experience of the Terminal?
  • how does the inclusion of a timer change the experience of the adventure?
• lab_names [3:34]
  • names are a powerful, complex, and abstract concept!
  • pb&j analogy, what is your analogy?
  • decomposition: breaking down a problem into smaller, more managable pieces
  • readability: using names that are understandable by others
• curriculum & pegagogy [8:57]
  • use, modify create framework
  • scaffolding, see example starter activity [10:23]
• deliverables for week 3 [10:48]
  • lab_iteration - follow along with the lab page. If you get stuck, ask for help in your group, the discord, or with a teacher :)
    • mwc submit for after each checkpoint
    • collaborate in your group meeting
  • journal entry
  • drawing project - complete proposal in README.md file and then mwc submit
    • Wait for second video before starting.

Drawing Project

• Introudction to Drawing Project
• Examples of Student Work
• How to start thinking of your project
• Example activity from how I introduce the project to my students
• Walkthrough of how to get started
  • what is a README.md file
  • how to make a new file
• Brief walkthrough of Superturtle
• You are totally free to make whatever you would like!