Introduction to Coding

Introduction to Coding

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Education, Professional Development

5th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

Used 1+ times

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The video introduces coding as a language and highlights its prevalence in everyday life. It discusses the potential of coding as a lucrative career and its widespread applications. The video encourages students and young adults to learn coding, emphasizing that it's accessible and fun. It introduces 'Coding for Kids' as a resource to learn coding step-by-step, ultimately enabling learners to create their own apps. The video also shares an inspiring fact about YouTube's creation by three coders and directs viewers to dummies.com for further learning resources.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some ways people might communicate in code?

Speaking in riddles

Using only numbers

Only using sign language

Using native languages, made-up words, or sign language

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is coding considered an exciting career today?

Because it is only used in video games

Because it is a rare skill

Because coding is prevalent in many aspects of modern life

Because it is easy to learn

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of 'Coding for Kids'?

Providing coding challenges for experts

Focusing on coding for video games

Introducing basic coding concepts and guiding through exercises

Teaching advanced coding techniques

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the exercises in 'Coding for Kids'?

To create a personal website

To create your own app

To learn a new language

To develop a video game

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many coders were involved in creating YouTube?

Five

Ten

Two

Three

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find more resources to start learning coding?

dummies.com

learncoding.com

codingforkids.com

youtube.com