Hour of Code 2013

 Computer science provides a foundation for virtually any career - everybody can benefit from learning the basics.  

But not everybody understands what it means to program or code. 

 Computer Science Education Week is December 9-15, 2013 
to introduce children all over the world to computer science.  

Code.org will provide a series of tutorials 
that are easy to implement in the classroom.  

Schools can participate in a variety of ways:
1. Show the code.org video ( 5 1/2 minutes) in the classroom and provide children with links to complete intro to programming tasks at home as part of homework.

2. Whole Group:  Teacher can work through a tutorial on the SmartBoard in front of the class as students raise their hands and participate by answering questions.

3. Computer Lab: Students can work through tutorials on their own during computer lab time with a short intro from the teacher.

4.  Unplugged:  No computer necessary.  Try this assignment with just a pencil, paper and disposable cups.  Children will learn to use 'robot' commands to give each other instructions when stacking cups.


Why should you participate?   ---- FREE GIFTS
EVERY educator who registers to host an Hour of Code will receive 10GB of free DropBox storage as a thank you gift.   Click here to register.  


My commitment to teachers:  I will help you.  I can teach a class.  I can shadow while you teach.  I can do a walk-through with you before the class.  email me and let me know how I can best help you.