Introduction to Coding using MakeCode (Modified CIM lesson))

This slide deck was created by an independent teacher. This is NOT an official CIM slide deck, but is a modified version of their slide deck.
The original slide deck can be found under their instructor resources tab on their Coding Credentials website.

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Credits

Multiple Choice

By default, how do you interact with an NPC?

(Only select the option for our laptops)

• Left Click

• Right Click

• 1 Finger Click

• 2 Finger Click

Multiple Choice

What does acronym NPC stand for?

• No Peanut Containers

• Non Player Character

• No Pumpkin Carts

• Never Play Cards

Multiple Choice

Which NPCs do you HAVE to interact with?

• All NPCs

• Which ever NPCs I want to

• Twinkle Toes NPCs

Poll

When reading informational text, such as directions/instructions, explanations, ect., which suits you best?

• I am good to read silently to myself.

• I like to read out loud.

• I understand it better when it is read to me.

• Another option not listed here.

​OR, you can look at the blackboards and press the "i" key.

Drag and Drop

The Agent

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dictated by your code.

The Agent Device ​

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on how to build your code to control the agent.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

performs the actions

gives access to the lessons

Reorder

Why is the agent not allowed outside of activity zones?

This requires you make guesses.

• Because the agent

• is in creative mode

• and could cause

• all kinds of damage.

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Multiple Select

Use the light bulb to:

• check your work

• help if you get stuck

• sit there lookin pretty

• change the brightness of the lesson

Multiple Choice

After following the guided code building and you are ready to test your code there is a screen that gives instruction on how to test your code. When you get to this page your should:

• Read every word every time.

• Read it for understanding, but can skim for new information.

• Ignore it and just go run my code.

• Why is it there anyway? Isn't it always the same?

Drag and Drop

The blackboard contain instructions (or project ideas) for every ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

challenge assessment

lesson activity

Dropdown

For each lesson's Challenge Assessment these are the steps to take:

1st: ​

Select answer

2nd: ​

Select answer

3rd: ​

Select answer

4th: ​

Select answer

5th: ​

Select answer

6th: Start coding the lesson's Challenge Assessment.

​Saving your .mkcd file on an Apple machine is different. I will show you how later.

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Open Ended

You can skip the tutorial if...