I am not a coding teacher, but have to teach it this semester. So far, I've been able to work through and figure things out on my own, but this is beginning to get harder. Are there teacher answer keys like in code.org? I want to be able to help them, but can't figure it out for myself. I'm specifically looking at Intro to JS: Unit 1 Looping lesson.
For what it's worth, you are welcome to contact me at my contact page on KA with any JavaScript questions. (You can find the link as a recent post to Tips & Thanks on the "Intro to While Loops" video - when I put the link here, my post is held for approval.) I'm usually online several times a day, and I try to respond to new notifications as soon as I can. I completed the Intro to JS course 10 years ago, have been coding since I was 11 in 1980, and have been a paid computer programmer. Bob Lyon and several other users are also great at responding to Questions and have years or decades of professional coding experience.
I'm sorry you have to teach a subject that is outside your norm. I think we ask far too much of our teachers in the US, and give them far too little support. (I need to remember to register to vote before the school board elections next month ...)
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks for reaching out—and I completely understand where you’re coming from. Teaching a new subject, especially one like coding, can be a big challenge, and it’s great that you’re doing your best to work through it!
We do have some resources available to support teachers using the Intro to JS course, including lesson overviews and teaching tips. You can find them here: https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-for-educators/resources/teacher-essentials/teaching-computing/a/programming-curriculum-overview
That said, we don’t currently offer official answer keys for the JS courses. However, you’re not alone! If you’re stuck on a specific challenge or lesson I recommend posting your question in the Computing Platform Community Discussions forum. There are many experienced educators and community members there who are happy to help.
I’ve also shared your feedback about wanting more detailed teacher guidance with our computing content team. We know how valuable that kind of support can be, especially for teachers new to coding.
Feel free to post here again anytime you need a hand! You're also welcome to @-mention me directly if you need a quicker response time on one of your posts!
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