HOUR OF CODE
The Hour of Code is a self-guided activity that every student, in every classroom, can do. A variety of hour-long tutorials will be available for students to try out the basics of computer science.
This year, Code.org is launching the Hour of Code as part of the annual Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), a celebration geared to encourage interest in the field and show that anyone can learn the basics.
More information can be found here and here.
This year, Code.org is launching the Hour of Code as part of the annual Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), a celebration geared to encourage interest in the field and show that anyone can learn the basics.
More information can be found here and here.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS
- Software jobs outnumber students 3-to-1. The gap is 1 million jobs over 10 years- and these are some of the highest paying jobs.
- 90% of schools in the US do not teach computer science.
- In many countries, it’s required (China, Vietnam, Estonia. Soon UK, Australia)
- The basics can be learned by anybody, starting in elementary school. But fewer than 10% of students try. Only 2% are women. 1% are students of color.
The Hour of Code campaign has an audacious goal: to introduce 10 million students to one hour of computer science. While your children will have the opportunity to participate at school, I encourage you to participate, in two ways:
1) As a student - set aside an hour in December to learn the basics yourself either at home or work.
2) In your community - the Hour of Code campaign isn’t only for students, and you can help introduce others in your community to computer science - whether in an after-school club, a church, a veterans group, etc.
TeaChERS
Calling ALL teachers: To reach 10 million students, we need help from all teachers—especially in K-8, or schools with no computer science department.
No experience is needed: We will provide activities for all students, from kindergarten up. Our self-guided online tutorials make it easy for any teacher to host an Hour of Code with minimal preparation.
Computers are optional: Students can learn basic programming concepts on a computer, tablet, smartphone— or no device at all.
No experience is needed: We will provide activities for all students, from kindergarten up. Our self-guided online tutorials make it easy for any teacher to host an Hour of Code with minimal preparation.
Computers are optional: Students can learn basic programming concepts on a computer, tablet, smartphone— or no device at all.