Computer Science Education Week runs from December 9-15 this year and one of the big initiatives is the 'Hour of Code', a one-hour introduction to computer programming intended to demystify the magic of technology and introduce students (and teachers!) to the idea that anyone can be a programmer, creator, or inventor.
The Hour of Code challenge is to spend one hour during that week introducing your students to computer programming, even--and this is key--if you have little to absolutely no understanding of it yourself. The website Code.org is providing a variety of self-guided beginners' tutorials that can be used in classrooms with any technology (and many of them can be used in classrooms with no technology).
Memorial teacher Lindsay Petroski has been working with her students on coding and they are excited to share what they have learned about programming and eager to see more district schools participate in this year's Hour of Code. Stay tuned for an informational video they're producing right now, but in the meantime, check out these resources from the CSED Week page and Code.org.
The Hour of Code challenge is to spend one hour during that week introducing your students to computer programming, even--and this is key--if you have little to absolutely no understanding of it yourself. The website Code.org is providing a variety of self-guided beginners' tutorials that can be used in classrooms with any technology (and many of them can be used in classrooms with no technology).
Memorial teacher Lindsay Petroski has been working with her students on coding and they are excited to share what they have learned about programming and eager to see more district schools participate in this year's Hour of Code. Stay tuned for an informational video they're producing right now, but in the meantime, check out these resources from the CSED Week page and Code.org.