One of my passions is knitting. Knitting is an opportunity for me to create, design and think critically about patterns and “how to” make things I have never created. Knitting is always new learning for me and it provides a great sense of reflection and rejuvenation as well. When I knit I am often challenged by the patterns and code that I have to figure out. I have been thinking a lot about how knitting and coding
connect and also why it is important to explore code with our students.
Why is this important?
Coding challenges our thinking. It provides all of us to think deeply about an idea, a code and how is it created. When I am challenged with my knitting I engage deeply with the challenge presented because I am passionate about what I want to create. Students are naturally curious and excited about learning and creating what they explore. Coding is an easy and fun way for this to happen.
connect and also why it is important to explore code with our students.
Why is this important?
Coding challenges our thinking. It provides all of us to think deeply about an idea, a code and how is it created. When I am challenged with my knitting I engage deeply with the challenge presented because I am passionate about what I want to create. Students are naturally curious and excited about learning and creating what they explore. Coding is an easy and fun way for this to happen.