This week students k-12 (probably college too!) around the world will participate in an Hour of Code. It coincides with Computer Science Education Week. What is an Hour of Code? It is an opportunity to introduce our students to Computer Science in a great and engaging way. It provides students exploration into the world of Computer Science by exploring, problem-solving, using logic and creativity thus examining 21st Century skills into what possibilities are out there.
Ideally, sometime during the week you would provide students an hour of time to engage in these activities but giving them some time next week or after break would be great as well. The greatest part to the Hour of Code, the teacher does not have to know how to program or code. Students use self-directed learning to engage in activities and explore. The teachers will only need to provide time and resources. However, there are some direct instruction lessons that you could do as well. Here are some great resources to provide to kids which can be explored on a laptop or chromebook: http://code.org/learn - Program Anna and Elsa on the ice. Links to other teacher materials and other tutorials too! Tynker - Make your own games (K-8) and code. Made with Code - Light up the tree in front of the WhiteHouse plus other projects to explore - Leveled for Beginners on up! Khan Academy of Code - Great intro to Hour of Code and explanations for 8+ Using Khan Academy's Hour of Code in the Classroom - Touch Develop Code Combat - Learn to code while playing a game These can be used with iPads! Daisy the Dinosaur Scratch Jr. Tynker Hopscotch. The Hour of Code does not have to be limited to this time of year. Furthermore, there are many more resources out there. Link some of these sites to your website, provide exploration time throughout the year, connect it with the curriculum. Take time throughout the year to provide opportunities that challenge and expose our student to the possibilities out there. If you have any questions or want more resources, contact your TLC.
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