Alaina Khan

I am a third grade teacher at Rocky Plains Elementary.

[Bryson Giddens @BrysonGiddens23]

Can one successfully integrate Computational Thinking into separate class lesson plans? Absolutely, it just might look a little different for each student. #FRIT7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

@PatriceH1985 I have learned a lot too. I am excited to use what we have learned in the fall.

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

We are wrapping up our summer classes this week. I created a lesson plan where students program stories with Scratch using dialogue. Students will extend their learning by writing the story in their journal focusing on dialogue. #FRIT7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

How neat!

[Kaylee Byrd @KayleeHarper24]

In #FRIT7234Summer23 we talking about integrating Computational Thinking into lessons. What a fun way to practice place value!

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

In our final week of class, we are learning to incorporate computer science in our classrooms. I am working on a coding lesson with fables to study characters and algorithms. #Frit7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

@Ms_CarterMarcel @RyanEarlJames @RPES_Cougars Welcome to the Plains family!

[Misty Smith @MrsMathTech]

Ballon challenge, Microbit coding & an epic game of coded 🪨📝✂️ made @CEISMC camp a day to remember! #ncssbethebest @writeright_now @tutuedtech @shebriej #NewtonKidsCode

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

@CodieDickerson This is mesmerizing! Love how it ties math and computers together.

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

I love this! What a cool visual image to learn new vocabulary!

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

This week in class we studied how important patterns are to computer programming. I learned all about patterns when completing my math endorsement, but patterns are everywhere! I will include them in my ELA instruction next year! Patterns are key. #FRIT7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

I know my third graders would love some Minecraft coding! #Frit7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

I love this! We are using How to Code a Sandcastle in my other class to create a book trailer.

[Carlene Cogshall @DrCogshallWTJ]

#FRIT7234Summer23
Books on coding with Novel Effect!

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

@BBart4117 That is awesome, and I know exactly where you went. I hope you had the chicken and waffles!😆

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

This week I learned about abstraction and decomposition by coding Mad Libs on scratch. It took me several tries and reminded me how important brain breaks are to my students and myself! We are all learning to solve complex problems together. #FRIT7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

@bjoneschatt Love this!

[Benjamin Jones @bjoneschatt]

I've really enjoyed putting together an infographic to visually represent an algorithm. I chose a social-emotional topic due to the specific need in my classroom. #FRIT7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

@a_11good @glma How fun! I would love to hear some things that you learned!

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

This week I learned that testing and debugging are vital coding skills. Students can grow their analytical skills from trying to find the mistakes. I always want to be right the first time, but I know that errors are part of the learning process. #FRIT7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

I enjoyed making my first infographic on how to log into My Launchpad. I am looking forward to adding it to my classroom in the fall. #FRIT7234Summer23

[Alaina Khan @AlainaKhan75]

@CodieDickerson I need this too! It is very clear and reminds students of the morning algorithm 😊