Understanding the basics of computer programming is a great way to know how it might be useful in your career path. This activity is designed to give you a broad understanding of how code works and to help you think like a coder. Follow the steps below.
- View the video. If you haven’t yet watched the Google for Developers (2017) video from this week’s Readings & Resources, do that now.
- Play Games. Go to Blockly Games [website]. There you will find eight games to help people new to programing learn how code works. Rather than using code, you will use blocks that represent specific actions.
- Start with Puzzle. This game has several levels that walk you through the various blocks and how they work.
- Keep moving through the games from left to right.
- See how far you can go! (Note: Your grade is based on your reflection, not on how far you were able to progress in the games.)
Deliverables:
- Take a screen capture of your most advanced level.
- Write a one-page reflection addressing the following topics:
- What did you know about computer programming and code prior to doing this assignment?
- How far were you able to get through the various games? What caused you to stop?
- Did you enjoy this experience?
- What do you know now that you did not know prior to this experience?
Submission Instructions:
- Upload a single .docx or .pdf file that contains all of the deliverables.
- Your image(s) should be embedded in the document, not submitted as separate files.