Share Paper: K-12 Educators’ Perspectives on Coding: Moving from “I can't” to “I do”
Abstract: The presentation explores K-12 educators’ perspectives regarding coding as an instructional tool. Preliminary findings of a larger exploratory study, using quantitative and qualitative measures, will be shared. Research examines whether and to what extent K-12 educators are willing to embrace coding as a teaching and learning strategy are presented. Findings suggest willingness among a majority of educators queried, based on their experience of engaging in and reflecting on their coding during a master’s level technology integration course. However, not all educators embraced coding or expressed a willingness to engage in coding as an instructional practice. As such, issues surrounding teacher ...