Hour of Code

Tech Tip Tuesday (November 22, 2022)

💻Bigger than one technology teacher and one class!🧠

What is the Hour of Code?

Hour of Code is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.

Computer science is nothing new to education, but it should be a standard in your classroom, and exposure to students is how it starts!

How can I run my own Hour of Code?

You don't have to know how to code at all to be able to run an Hour of Code.

Check out the instructions below!

Hour of Code How-to Guide

Students today should learn how to create technology, not just use it. Trying an Hour of Code is a simple and fun way to introduce students to computer science, perhaps for the very first time! Find an activity that fits your setting, whether in-class or after-school, in-person or virtual.

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Resources for Hour of Code

Updated 2021 Hour of Code Resources

ILEdTech Coaches 2022 Hour of Code Resource Guide https://bit.ly/HOCguide2020 Ready-made Resources | Coach Created Resources | Etc. Ready-made Resources Resources from established curricular or coding initiatives Title Description Link Contributor Hour of Code Activit...

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Computer Science Education Week: Hour of Code 2021

Start with a video as an introduction General: The Hour of Code is Here! (2 mins) Elementary: What is Computer Programming on BrainPOP Jr (5 mins) Upper Elem - Secondary: What is Computational Thinking (8 mins) or Computer Programming on BrainPOP (5 mins) Students select an activity from be...

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Hour of Code 2022: Free Activities

Book free virtual Hour of Code classes for your students - any time of the year! We serve all schools and community organizations. Parents looking for Hour of Code activities, explore our free classes! Teachers try our Hour of Code activity classes for groups of 10+ students.

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Hour of Code overview - CS First

If you're new to CS First, make sure you and your students sign into CS First before starting the lessons. They can save their work, and you can track their progress. Sign up outlined_flag Introductory language ¡Disponible en español! Your students will find everything they need within the lesson.

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Try Creative Coding with BrainPOP

BrainPOP offers embedded block- and text-based Creative Coding projects on every topic. Try select Creative Coding projects from BrainPOP - a perfect activity for hour of code!

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