What is the Hour of Code? For all grade levels, no experience needed It’s a one-hour intro to computer science for all ages– on a browser, smartphone, or even “unplugged”.
All of the tutorials require no prior code and programming experience.
When: During Computer Science Week, December 8th-14th! Our focus will be on Monday for the big push.
Where: Anywhere...but more specifically… Bumpus is asking for one teacher on each team (teams choose) to shift their instruction plans for Monday, December 8th & facilitate the Hour of Code in their classes. Videos, resources, tools, and at least one student helper will be in every room to help assist teachers and students on their Hour of Code. All other classes on Monday will not be affected.
Elective teachers are asked to allow students one day of their choosing (Tuesday through Friday) during the week for students to work on the HoC so students will have it completed by the end of the week.
Why: To introduce students to coding . . . this is the future, basic Computational Thinking awareness.
The programming that students will engage in will meet technology objectives and literacy standards every subject has to cover. Of course this is a natural fit into STEM. More information is here if you are interested.
Handout from Code.org with much more information for your reading pleasure! Click Here
What: You will learn to code and possibly win a prize for participating!
How: Following the instructions below.
- Choose at least one tutorial below. Tutorials are to follow from csedweek.org:
Blockly or Drag & Drop Types of Tutorials:
Create a Holiday Card with Scratch from Scratch.mit.edu
Make & Customize Your Own Flappy Bird game from Code.org
Program a Virtual Robot from RobomindAcademy.com
2. Writing Code Tutorials that Teach JavaScript for Web Design:
Introduction to Game Development - with CodeAvengers.com
Learn JavaScript in this HTML 5 web game for complete beginners - with CodeCombat.com
Animate Your Name in JavaScript with Codecademy.com
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