Prepare for the 2015 Hour of Code

Author: Rick Phelan
Published: 10.04.15

Classrooms and schools are encouraged to begin making plans to participate in the 2015 Hour of Code happening December 5-12. Launched in 2013, Code.org is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, and increasing participation by all students including women and underrepresented students of color.  Many K-12 schools throughout the United States have initiated studies in computer science, programming and robotics recognizing connections to science, mathematics, English language arts and college/career readiness. The Hour of Code website has many great resources to help elementary and secondary schools promote and develop computer science. Some of the resources include:

• Videos- celebrity testimonials, explanations on the value of coding, activity walk-throughs
• Lesson Plans & Activities- guides to help classroom teachers and volunteers
• Local Professional Development Activities- opportunities to network with educators from your area
• Posters- colorful and motivational materials to help get the word out

Steps to Participate

1. Sign-up at the Hour of Code website
2. Watch the “How-To” video 
3. Choose a self-guided tutorial for students (the tutorials allows students to work at their own pace and skill-level) to work through anytime during the week of December 5-12
4. Encourage student involvement and participation- use videos and posters to help your students and school community join in the activity!

Making Connections

Read about Kristi Draluck’s kindergarten coders at Prestwood Elementary School

Check out SCOE's Technology for Learners' Coding & Robotics page

 

 

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