It’s here - The Hour of Code!

Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is here! It is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. During CSEdWeek, students participate in “an hour of code” where they have the opportunity to learn how to program or code a computer and/or have guest speakers from industry and universities visit their classrooms.

What can you do to support the “Hour of Code” and provide opportunities for your child and others?

Ask what your school is doing December 3-9 for CSEdWeek and the “hour of code”. Volunteer at your student’s school for the “hour of code” – especially if you are a CS professional. If not, volunteer and learn alongside the students! 

Have your student visit https://csedweek.org/learn or https://code.org/hourofcode/overview to try coding. The site provides activities for all grades (TK – 12 for beginners and those comfortable with coding) themed popular characters (such as Moana, Minecraft, Frozen, Star Wars, Monster High and Hot Wheels) to themes like sports, pirates and dance parties. 

Even pre-readers can learn to code! CSEdWeek is held in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906).