This week I tried coding for the first time and it was definitely a challenge for me. Even working through this lab with Elsa as seen in the screencast, I found myself struggling to understand what I was supposed to do and how the different pieces fit together. There were moments where I felt stuck, and it took a lot of patience to keep going. I am a very non tech savy person so this activity challenged me but it was also fun in a few ways.
You can see this in the screencast I recorded there are sections where things finally clicked as I got the character to move and do a spin but it took a few tries to get there. It was not perfect, but it was real learning, and I am proud that I pushed through instead of just giving up.
I can see how coding might be exciting for people who enjoy computers or want to teach tech-related subjects. For me, though, I do not think I will ever use this in a Socials classroom. It is always fun to explore new tools and learn about different types of technology, but after this experience, I think I will be keeping my distance from coding. It is great for some teachers, just not something I see myself using in my own teaching practice. Teachers who are teaching computers classes might find this as a valuable tool to try out.