Today's Tip: Participate in the Hour of Code
December 6-10, is the official Hour of Code challenge. The Hour of Code takes place every year during Computer Science Education Week, but you can host an Hour of Code event any time.
It takes all of us to implement computer science and coding into our courses to ensure students have access to these tools. According to recent research, in Minnesota, only 24% of high schools offer computer science. This is the lowest percent IN THE COUNTRY.
What is the Hour of Code?
According to the official website, "The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science." It's a great way to get started with coding and computer science in your classroom!
According to the official website, "The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science." It's a great way to get started with coding and computer science in your classroom!
Why coding?
Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity - things we want in all content areas. Computer science ensures students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity - things we want in all content areas. Computer science ensures students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
I don't know anything about coding. Can I still do an Hour of Code in my classroom?
Absolutely! Hour of Code activities are self-guided. All you have to do is try the current tutorials, pick the tutorial you want, and pick an hour. I hosted my first Hour of Code in 2014 and knew almost nothing about coding. I did the tutorials alongside the students and ended up asking a couple of students to help me figure it out.
Interested?
I recommend checking out the Hour of Code website for more information and commonly asked questions. If you would like, I can meet with you ahead of time to help you choose an Hour of Code activity. If you are doing an Hour of Code during 3rd, 6th, or 7th Hours, I can come to your classroom to support your activity or even lead one for your class.
I recommend checking out the Hour of Code website for more information and commonly asked questions. If you would like, I can meet with you ahead of time to help you choose an Hour of Code activity. If you are doing an Hour of Code during 3rd, 6th, or 7th Hours, I can come to your classroom to support your activity or even lead one for your class.
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How will you be celebrating the Hour of Code in your classes?
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