The Idea
The Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. With a huge groundswell of support and attention, it’s an ideal time for schools and districts to put the spotlight on computer science programs and expand opportunities. The Hour of Code began as a one-hour coding challenge to give students a fun first introduction to computer science and has become a global learning event, celebration, and awareness event. HourOfCode.com offers hundreds of one-hour activities in over 48 languages for kindergarten and up. Activities require no experience and can be run on browsers, tablets, and smartphones - some don’t require any computer at all.
Why computer science?
Computer science is changing every industry on the planet. Every 21st-century student should have the opportunity to learn how to create technology. Computer science concepts also help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills to prepare students for any future career with computing occupations the fastest-growing, best paying, and now the largest sector of all new wages in the US. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Students also love it! Recent surveys show that among classes students “like a lot,” computer science and engineering rank near the top—only performing arts, art, and design are higher.
Through ChangeX, you can receive some grant funding to help host an Hour of Code in your school or community and also take steps to go beyond an Hour of Code to embed computer science in your curriculum. Register here to get started.
The Idea
The Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. With a huge groundswell of support and attention, it’s an ideal time for schools and districts to put the spotlight on computer science programs and expand opportunities. The Hour of Code began as a one-hour coding challenge to give students a fun first introduction to computer science and has become a global learning event, celebration, and awareness event. HourOfCode.com offers hundreds of one-hour activities in over 48 languages for kindergarten and up. Activities require no experience and can be run on browsers, tablets, and smartphones - some don’t require any computer at all.
Why computer science?
Computer science is changing every industry on the planet. Every 21st-century student should have the opportunity to learn how to create technology. Computer science concepts also help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills to prepare students for any future career with computing occupations the fastest-growing, best paying, and now the largest sector of all new wages in the US. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Students also love it! Recent surveys show that among classes students “like a lot,” computer science and engineering rank near the top—only performing arts, art, and design are higher.
Through ChangeX, you can receive some grant funding to help host an Hour of Code in your school or community and also take steps to go beyond an Hour of Code to embed computer science in your curriculum. Register here to get started.
Thank you Changex, the event was a great. We had a total of 3 youth in attendance and they thoroughly enjoyed the coding experience. The community was impacted in a positive way because it required they used to remain off of video games for total of one hour. In addition to providing them with a useful skill. The seed funding was used to provide a laptop keyboard and mice for the kids.
Good morning team, sorry about the delay. The equipment has arrived now and we can resume of one hour of code. Items will be sent out this afternoon. Please log in tomorrow night at 6pm MST.
Hello Team, things are looking great. Get ready students for tomorrows One Hour of Code! Please remember this is a virtual event so the proper COVID-19 protecols for your home are recommended . 10 am MST.
As a reminder, we will have the students access the Mindcraft Education Edition: Al Is Good. Please clink the link below and follow along in your work books.
https://hourofcode.com/mee
During the planning meeting, we had a total of 7 people in attendance. It was a very productive meeting, at the time we have made the decision to use the Mindcraft Education edition. This will be used and the COVID-19 safety plan will be family choice since the event will be done remotely. Seed funding will be used to provide those without a chromebook, a computer of his or her own. In addition to possible keyboard and mice. This event will bemefit the 2nd and 3rd graders within the community to take time away from video games and learn a coding skill.
Alright I'm excited T-minus 9 mins now!!!
It's really happening ya'll can't wait to hear what everyone comes up with.
I too am excited!
Hi, excited for the hour of code