All About it!
The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 30 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104.
It is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. The event is hosted by Code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding participation in computer science.
The Hour of Code will take place the week of December 8-14.
Each teacher that participates receives:
It is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. The event is hosted by Code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding participation in computer science.
The Hour of Code will take place the week of December 8-14.
Each teacher that participates receives:
- Every Hour of Code organizer will receive Dropbox or Skype credit as a thank you.
- 50 classrooms will win video chats with very special guests
How do i participate in the hour of code?
Sign up to host an Hour of Code event here and start planning.
You must complete the Hour of Code the week of December 8-14.
You must complete the Hour of Code the week of December 8-14.
How to teach an hour of code:
1. Try the tutorials (Click here for tutorials.)
- Requires minimal prep-time for teachers
- Are self-guided - allowing students to work at their own pace and skill-level.
2. Plan your hardware needs - computers are optional.
3. Plan ahead based on your technology available.
4. Inspire students - Show them the video above to INSPIRE them!
- Explain what 'computer science' is.
5. Start your hour of code.
Hour of Code Websites:
- Ages 4+ - Angry Birds (http://studio.code.org/hoc/1)
o Drag and drop programming.
o Works with web browsers, smartphones and tablets
- Ages 4+ - Frozen (http://studio.code.org/s/frozen)
o Drag and drop programming.
o Works with web browsers, smartphones and tablets
- Ages 5-13 (http://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/)
o Build your own game.
o 8 different activities for children of all ages.
o Works with web browsers.
- Ages 8+ (http://scratch.mit.edu/hoc2014/)
o Create a holiday card.
o Works with web browsers.
- All Ages (http://lightbot.com/hocflash.html)
o Learn core programming logic.
o Works with web browsers, Ipads and tablets.
* If students come across difficulties:
- Try "Ask 3, then me."
- Offer positive reinforcement.
- Pair programming!
You can print off certificates for your students participating.
*If it is something you would like to continue, there are additional resource here.
Send this link to parents if your students are really interested and want to do more!
- Requires minimal prep-time for teachers
- Are self-guided - allowing students to work at their own pace and skill-level.
2. Plan your hardware needs - computers are optional.
- Tutorials on student computers or devices.
- Preview the congrats page to see what students will see when they finish.
- Provide headphones for your class - tutorials work best with sound.
3. Plan ahead based on your technology available.
- Not enough technology ... use pair programming
- Low bandwidth? - try the unplugged/offline tutorials
4. Inspire students - Show them the video above to INSPIRE them!
- Explain what 'computer science' is.
- Try: "Think about things in your everyday life that use computer science: a cell phone, a microwave, a computer, a traffic light… all of these things needed a computer scientist to help build them.”
- Or: “Computer science is the art of blending human ideas and digital tools to increase our power. Computer scientists work in so many different areas: writing apps for phones, curing diseases, creating animated movies, working on social media, building robots that explore other planets and so much more."
- THIS IS A GLOBAL EFFORT!!!! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH7AjDMz_dc)
- Learn more at http://code.org/promote.
5. Start your hour of code.
Hour of Code Websites:
- Ages 4+ - Angry Birds (http://studio.code.org/hoc/1)
o Drag and drop programming.
o Works with web browsers, smartphones and tablets
- Ages 4+ - Frozen (http://studio.code.org/s/frozen)
o Drag and drop programming.
o Works with web browsers, smartphones and tablets
- Ages 5-13 (http://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/)
o Build your own game.
o 8 different activities for children of all ages.
o Works with web browsers.
- Ages 8+ (http://scratch.mit.edu/hoc2014/)
o Create a holiday card.
o Works with web browsers.
- All Ages (http://lightbot.com/hocflash.html)
o Learn core programming logic.
o Works with web browsers, Ipads and tablets.
* If students come across difficulties:
- Try "Ask 3, then me."
- Offer positive reinforcement.
- Pair programming!
You can print off certificates for your students participating.
*If it is something you would like to continue, there are additional resource here.
Send this link to parents if your students are really interested and want to do more!