Hello Ruby
Find links to classroom and community resources, lesson ideas, educator stories and tips on implementing Hello Ruby in your classroom.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming), Computational thinking, Algorithms, Digital systems |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK01
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software) for a purpose
AC9TDI2K01
Identify and explore digital systems and their components for a purpose
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4K01
Explore and describe a range of digital systems and their peripherals for a variety of purposes |
| Keywords | Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, CS, Coding |
| Organisation | Hello Ruby |
| Copyright | Hello Ruby Oy, Lapinlahdenkatu 16 / 15C FI-00180, Helsinki, Finland (2607566-8). May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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