Help us share about Week of Code December 4-10. Here are some resources and ideas from Code.org. What other resources do you have to share?
Teachers and schools worldwide are making plans for Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 4-10th) and the Hour of Code. With such a groundswell of support, it’s the ideal time to put the spotlight on computer science at your school. For this year’s CS Education Week, take a pledge to expand access and diversity in CS. Code.org has resources for educators to add high-quality computer science to your curriculum or enroll in hands-on professional learning workshops. Expand computer science at your school. If your students enjoyed an Hour of Code in the past, offering them a longer course will help empower them to not just use technology, but to create it. If you’re still new to computer science, take the first step by hosting an Hour of Code. Sign up today to get 12 free posters. The first new Hour of Code activities are live on Code.org! We’re so excited to feature brand new activities again this year (with even more on the way!). And, all the favorites from past years are still available. Try some of our teacher’s favorites in your class. Filter by grade, experience level, and classroom hardware to find the perfect activity for your class. We even have new choices that work offline (no internet needed) and without computers. And, there are also great choices for students familiar with coding. These activities can introduce your class to text based programming, a new language, or a novel way to apply a concept they’ve already learned. Do something special for the Hour of Code this CS Education Week: • Have every student in the school do an Hour of Code. Recruit older students to help teach the youngest learners. • Host an assembly or after school event to celebrate CS Education Week. • Host an evening Hour of Code event to show parents what the children are learning, and why CS is important. • And pledge to expand access and diversity in CS at your school. To help make your event extra special: • Invite a volunteer from tech to inspire students in person or via video chat. • Get free posters (shipping not included) when you sign up for the Hour of Code. • Buy t-shirts, stickers, temporary tattoos, bracelets, or a custom shirt for your school. Go beyond an Hour of Code to years of computer science Do you look forward to the Hour of Code each year? You could be a perfect fit with Code.org’s professional learning program! We offer hands-on workshops and online support with over 60,000 teachers raving about the program. Whether you’re brand new to CS or an experienced tech teacher, we have curriculum and professional learning options for you. Lastly – an important request for help at the Federal level A month ago we shared the U.S. government’s intent to commit $200M per year to computer science. The Department of Education has since published its priorities, and we have work to do to strengthen the language on computer science. Code.org has shared our feedback with the Department, but we want your help. Take just two minutes to submit supportive comments to the Department of Education. Together, anything is possible This is the fifth year of the Hour of Code. As we look back on what’s happened since just last year, the results are incredible. Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Romania all announced national plans for computer science. And in the U.S., the federal government and 40 different states are expanding plans or funding for K-12 computer science. The Hour of Code is just the start – with your leadership, it’s the beginning of access to years of computer science for every student in every school. Hadi Partovi, Code.org
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