Hour of Code 2016 https://hourofcode.com/us
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The Hour of Code is a one-hour introductory course designed to demystify computer science and show that anybody can learn the basics of computer programming. The goal is to have students take part in grade-level-specific activities. Code.org and other organizations have created materials for participants to use during the National Computer Science Week (December 5-11) or before or after. These are very simple, easy-to-follow lessons that are teacher- and student-friendly. This year, there will be a “Beyond the Hour of Code” area for teachers and students who are beyond the entry level of just “one hour.”
General Overview:
- Watch the introduction video and sign up to host an Hour of Code event. https://hourofcode.com/us/how-to
Getting Started:
- How do I sign up to host an Hour of Code?
User Login:
No signup or login is required for students to try the Hour of Code; however, if a teacher has gone through the Code.org training and has already set up classroom accounts for their students, this would be helpful in tracking the progress of each individual student. No account login is need to use the Code.org resources. If a student creates an account directly, an email address is required. If the account is created by a teacher or parent, it is optional. Even if provided, student email addresses are NOT stored by Code.org in a retrievable format. To protect student privacy, they only store a 1-way hash of the email address. They do not have any way of sending email to these students or retrieving their actual email address. It is used only for purposes of login. See section on Student Email Addresses below for more details. https://code.org/privacy
Examples and Suggestions:
Is it one specific hour?
No. You can do the Hour of Code anytime during this week. (And if you can't do it during that week, do it the week before or after). We are asking everyone to pick your own time to do an Hour of Code. You can start today if you like.
Why Computer Science?
Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. See more stats at https://code.org/promote
How do I find resources for Hosting an Hour of Code?
I don’t know anything about coding. Can I still host an event?
Of course. Hour of Code activities are self-guided. All you have to do is try the current tutorials, pick the tutorial you want, and pick an hour — Code.org will take care of the rest. Code.org also has options for every age and experience-level, from kindergarten and up. Start planning your event by reading the how to guide.
Where is the tutorial with Anna and Elsa? I want to promote girls using computer science.
It is now published and you can find in on the tutorial page. Stay tune for new published tutorials.
Which activity should I do with high school students?
Across all ages, we recommend trying one of the beginner tutorials on code.org/learn to start, such as the tutorial with Angry Birds or with Anna and Elsa. A high school student should be able to finish one of these in 30 minutes and can then try a more advanced tutorial in JavaScript, such as Khan Academy or CodeHS.
I’m doing Scratch for Hour of Code, but what if my students have iPads rather than laptops?
Scratch doesn't run on tablets. If your students are young, they can use the ScratchJR iPad app (for early-readers). If you look at the tutorials on code.org/learn, you can find other tutorials that work on iPads or other mobile devices- from Code.org, Tynker, Lightbot, or CodeSpark.
How do you count the Hours of Code?
The Hour of Code tracker isn't an exact measurement of usage. It does not count unique student IDs perfectly when tracking participation in the Hour of Code, especially because they don't require students to log in or register. As a result, we both over-count and under-count participants at the same time. Read all the details here.
How can I prep for the Hour of Code?
Visit this website it has step by step directions on how to get started. It also offers a variety of resources/tutorials to help you get started. If you have never used coding with your students, we recommend implementing the Code.org Tutorials for Beginners. Click on Go and your students will be writing code. If you would like to use something else., click on http://code.org/learn
Do I need computers for every student?
No. There are Hour of Code tutorials that work on PCs, smartphones, tablets, and some that require no computer at all! You can join wherever you are, with whatever you have.
How can I find a local volunteer to help with the Hour of Code event?
- Search our volunteer map for volunteers who can visit your classroom or video chat remotely to inspire your students about the breadth of possibilities with computer science.
Here are a few options:
- Work in pairs. Research shows students learn best with pair programming, sharing a computer and working together. Encourage your students to double up.
- Use a projected screen. If you have a projector and screen for a Web-connected computer, your entire group can do an Hour of Code together. Watch video portions together and take turns solving puzzles or answering questions.
- Go Unplugged. We offer tutorials that require no computer at all.
Reminder about what’s different this year
- This year, the Hour of Code is expanding beyond branded, self-guided tutorials, to encourage students to try more open-ended activities, and to encourage teachers who are new to CS to lead these activities.
- Prizes, and why we’re moving away from them:
- We’re not giving away any 10k hardware prizes to classrooms this year
- We’re not giving away gift cards for filling out the Hour of Code survey
- Why? With last year’s success, we’re hoping we won’t have to rely on these prize incentives to get teachers to sign up (they’ll sign up because teachers + students love it). This is a HUGE decrease in cost as well, which helps as we move toward a community-owned Hour of Code event.
- Website: a new and improved code.org/learn page
- We’re building a browse + search UI for finding Hour of Code tutorials and lesson plans (think: the Amazon.com of Hour of Code activities). We hope this will help teachers find the activity that best fits their classroom.
Social Media
If you are tweeting out your Hour of Code artifacts, tag them with #aisdcoders #aisdproud
For additional information or questions, contact your campus Technology Design Coach.
Third Party Resources
Code.org created a detailed spreadsheet to compare all the factors: the depth of curriculum, costs, PD options, teacher supports, etc. They hope this matrix can help any district or state that is faced with too many CS choices and needs a rubric to compare them.
Hour of Code 2016
Over the last three years the Hour of Code has reached more than 100 million students in over 180 countries. Last year, you helped make this the largest learning event in history, with record participation from girls and underrepresented minorities.
This year, help us reach every student with the opportunity to learn.
Sign up your classroom today and get ready to do an Hour of Code with your class!
Teachers who join the movement early will also get a free kit with inspirational posters featuring young tech entrepreneurs for their classrooms!
Help us reach even more people by forwarding this email to another teacher. Or forward it to a principal to get your whole school on board!
Watch the Video
Computers are changing every industry on the planet, and coding has become relevant to a wide range of high-paying jobs—even those outside the technology and engineering fields. For millions of students, the Hour of Code will be an inspiring introduction to this crucial 21st century skill.
Want a technology professional to volunteer in your classroom?
Certificates for your students
Share your #HourOfCode on social media
Check out our volunteer database and schedule a classroom visit! We’re excited to be working with both independent professionals and volunteers from huge tech brands to make the Hour of Code even more special!
To finish your Hour of Code in style, print certificates for your students athttp://code.org/certificates.
Share your own stories with #HourOfCode to celebrate with learners around the world. Code.org will highlight some of its favorite posts on Facebook and Twitter, so get creative.
I’d like to personally thank every educator who’s hosted an Hour of Code so far. You’ve been an inspiration to all of us at Code.org. Thank you for your support, and for all you do for the children of our world.
We hope your students have an amazing time!
Hadi Partovi and the Code.org team
This year, help us reach every student with the opportunity to learn.
Sign up your classroom today and get ready to do an Hour of Code with your class!
Teachers who join the movement early will also get a free kit with inspirational posters featuring young tech entrepreneurs for their classrooms!
Help us reach even more people by forwarding this email to another teacher. Or forward it to a principal to get your whole school on board!
Watch the Video
Computers are changing every industry on the planet, and coding has become relevant to a wide range of high-paying jobs—even those outside the technology and engineering fields. For millions of students, the Hour of Code will be an inspiring introduction to this crucial 21st century skill.
Want a technology professional to volunteer in your classroom?
Certificates for your students
Share your #HourOfCode on social media
Check out our volunteer database and schedule a classroom visit! We’re excited to be working with both independent professionals and volunteers from huge tech brands to make the Hour of Code even more special!
To finish your Hour of Code in style, print certificates for your students athttp://code.org/certificates.
Share your own stories with #HourOfCode to celebrate with learners around the world. Code.org will highlight some of its favorite posts on Facebook and Twitter, so get creative.
I’d like to personally thank every educator who’s hosted an Hour of Code so far. You’ve been an inspiration to all of us at Code.org. Thank you for your support, and for all you do for the children of our world.
We hope your students have an amazing time!
Hadi Partovi and the Code.org team
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Bring computer science to your school. Start with an Hour of Code!
The Hour of Code is a
global movement reaching over 100 million students in over 180 countries.
Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. Join us at hourofcode.com!
Why computer science?
Computer science is
foundational. Every 21st-century student should have the opportunity to learn
how to create technology. Computer science is changing every industry on the
planet. The basics of computer science also help nurture creativity
and problem-solving skills, and prepare students for any future career.
Computing is the #1 source of wages in the U.S. There are more than 500,000 computing jobs open nationwide. Computer science graduates enjoy the second-highest starting salary and the highest full-time employment rate (76%) within six months of graduation.
But only one in every
four schools teaches computer science!
The Hour of Code is a
one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show
that anybody can learn the basics. Learn more at http://hourofcode.com, try an
hour yourself, or host an Hour of Code even to introduce others to the world of
computing!
Students and teachers
can choose from a variety of activities for kindergarten and up. Activities
work on any modern browser, tablet, smartphone, or even with no computer at
all.
No experience needed
by students or teachers. Activities are available in over 45 languages!
Inspiration to learn computer science. Hour of Code lesson plans and activities can be used to inspire students in many different classes—math, physics, history, English, and more. After doing an hour, many students want to continue!
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Be one of the first to order Posters for the Hour of Code! (while supplies last)
Inspiration kits for Hour of Code: Be one of the first to sign up (and share with other teachers!) to get new posters for your computer science classroom. The individuals on these posters are young entrepreneurs who used computer science to start their own company based on an idea. Teachers and students will be able to "learn more" about these rock-star role models on line (coming soon).
https://hourofcode.com/us#join
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The 2016 Hour of Code is fast approaching. Details to follow soon about HOC 2016
Are you ready to Rock the Code?
He's a recap of what we did in Austin ISD in 2015.
2015_AISDshorts_Uteach from Austin ISD TV on Vimeo.
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