The annual Hour of Code is one month away! Held in December to celebrate Computer Science Education Week, the Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to introduce students to the basics of coding.
The annual Hour of Code is one month away! Held in December to celebrate Computer Science Education Week, the Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to introduce students to the basics of coding.
Why computer science? Not only does it help nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity, it sets a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
And, here’s the good news: Anyone can organize an Hour of Code! The activities are self-guided, and there are tutorials available for every age and experience-level, from kindergarten up. If you’re interested in teaching one Hour of Code in your program, check out this how-to guide for after school educators.
In honor of the upcoming Hour of Code, we’re sharing some of our favorite resources to get you in the coding spirit:
Coding to Learn: 5 Ways to Teach Kids to Code
Learn tools and activities to teach coding in after school programs.
How I Started an After School Code Club
Find tips and insight on starting a coding club in your after school program.
Add Coding to Your Elementary Curriculum…Right Now
Discover why students should learn how to code plus five steps to getting started with coding.
15+ Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code (Even Without a Computer)
Ed. tech expert Vicki “Cool Cat Teacher” Davis shares a variety of resources to teach coding with every student and every age.
Computer Science Fundamentals for elementary school
This free curriculum provides about 20 lessons to help students explore the world of coding.
EdSurge provides a comparison of 50+ tools to learn coding.
Are you organizing an Hour of Code? Tweet us @ExtendEDNotes and tell us about your event!
