We Code, Too!! Part 4: Swift Playgrounds

Ms. Grace Minter is a legally blind guide dog user, who hears through a cochlear implant. She is dedicated to spreading the message that physical limitations can be overcome with the right attitude, and that literacy is key to achieving that goal. Ms. Minter has presented at the We Code, Too!! Conference at the Governor Morehead School. She has also helped the GMS students learn to code using the Swift Playgrounds app.

Ms. Grace Minter is also the creator and author of The Blind Bibliophile, an educational website to support families with visually impaired children. She is wholeheartedly dedicated to helping each of her beloved students realize just how much they are capable of and attain their highest level of fulfillment. Most of all, Ms. Minter is a life-long learner who loves discovering new ways to empower students with disabilities to reach for the stars.

Resources

We Code, Too!! Part 1: Overview

As part of the NC Digital Learning Planning Grant, the GMS staff developed the following presentations and lessons to share. Please enjoy!

Everyone Can Code with Swift Playgrounds by Grace Minter, Braille Teacher at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind
Creativity with Cubelets by Cynthia Mathis, Assistive Technology Teacher at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind/Assistive Technology Consultant
CodeQuest Lesson for Students Who are Blind or Have Low Vision by Cynthia Mathis, Assistive Technology Teacher at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind/Assistive Technology Consultant
Dash Baseball by Pam Snyder, Technology Teacher at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind
Introduction to Quorum Lego Robots by Sarah McManus, Pam Snyder, Prithu Kolar, Cynthia Mathis, and Ken Walsh
Spheros and CodeSnaps by Pam Snyder
Drones and Swift Playgrounds by Pam Snyder