Countdown to Coding

Published on April 28, 2025

Countdown to Coding

Countdown to Coding is an online tutorial designed to help library staff and other caregivers understand basic computer science concepts and learn to integrate these concepts into regular storytime and playtime. The entire course take about 1 hour to complete. At the end of the tutorial, participants should feel comfortable describing five basic computer science concepts to families, selecting books that reinforce each concept, and engaging children with activities that help them learn about computer science.

NOTE: Countdown to Coding is on the ICfL Niche Academy platform. You will need to create a free account on Niche Academy to access to course. 

 
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