To Code or Not To Code

Here are some more opinions from students in Room 244 about learning how to code in elementary school.

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Yes To Coding by Garrett W.

I think it is reasonable to learn technology in elementary school because now we have talking phones. We need to know how to code because soon we could have computers that do an SA for you.There are even programs that listen to your voice and type what you are saying. So we need to know how to fix a problem or get rid of a virus insead of calling someone and loosing $70. We also need to know how to work on computers. If we start teaching kids now, soon each can read binary when they’re older. So I think it is reasonable for elementary schools to learn coding in school.


Cracking The Code by Mashal M. 
I believe that elementary schools shouldn't have technology. Students play on the computer after they come home from school. If they play on the computer too much it won't be good for their eyes. Students in elementary schools come to school for learning and to have friends. They learn how to be respectful, not how to play on the computer. Too much computer is not good for your health, and there are more important things to be learned at school.

Coding by Isabella C.

I think that students should learn coding in elementary school. The earlier they learn coding the better. It will help them along the way. Technology is very important to students. In China, Vietnam and Britain coding classes are available in early elementary school. As a way of introducing coding to schools, people made websites for kids last year so they could practice coding. It is also free for schools. It is a great way for kids to learn coding and to help prepare kids for the future.