Celebrate Computer Science Week with Hour of Code

Register Now!! October is the time of year you can officially register your class or students for Code.org’s Hour of Code annual challenge during Computer Science Education Week in December! This world- wide learning event December 5-11 includes one hour tutorials & challenges in various languages showing students the basics of coding while helping them understand how easy it can be!


It is time to spotlight the impact and importance of computer science on our world today! The computer science skills learned during Hour of Code provide students with an introduction and experience that can lead to a future career in technology. Not only can students participate in the Hour of Code, but there are follow up activities to continue learning!

                                     

Students in Kindergarten and up can navigate through activities across multiple devices through coding with familiar characters from Minecraft, Cartoon Network, PBS Kids, Barbie, Star Wars, Disney, The Grinch and so much more!!

Search activities by grade level and beginner/comfortable filters. Grade ranges are pre-reader, grades 2-5, grades 6-8, grades 9+, You can also filter by what type of technology available in your classroom or no devices at all!!! Choose your subject area and the amount of time you want to spend, and get the students started!!

Self guided or Teacher led challenges open up endless possibilities for how you would like to experience Hour of Code in the classroom setting. It doesn't even have to be a school group. Any group of students and adults can take advantage of this coding opportunity!

Code.org is a non profit organization who has been promoting computer science through the Hour of Code since 2013. Their website

https://hourofcode.com/us walks you through every step from learning about Hour of Code, planning, spreading the word, and celebrating your event! https://hourofcode.com/us/how-to

Make sure to celebrate your community, school, and students completion of the Hour of Code on all social media using the hash #HourOfCode @Code.org



“The 'Hour of Code™'/'Hora del Código®' is a global initiative by Computer Science Education Week [csedweek.org] and Code.org [code.org] to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.”