Young programmers learn about the concepts of arrays and logic statements with the third video in this introductory series on JavaScript. Starting with a brief explanation of arrays, the resource goes on to provide clear and simple examples of how to create and execute for, if, and else statements.

Concepts

Computer Programming, computer code, javascript, arrays, logic, computer science, vocational training, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this video to supplement a computer programming or vocational training course on JavaScript
• Allow students to follow along and create the code being modeled in the video, pausing to take questions and provided additional instruction
• Provide students with a list of coding tasks to complete after watching this video to demonstrate their learning

Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Presenter uses screen capture to visually demonstrate the programming concepts introduced in the video
• Clear explanations are provided for the functions that each line of code performs

Cons

• Content is a little dry, and may not engage all learners

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2