Hour of Code Resources
Computer Science is Changing Everything
What is the Hour of Code?
The Hour of Code (December 9-13, 2019) was started as a one-hour introduction to computer science. It's goal was to demystify "code" and show how anyone can learn the basics. Another goal was to expand participation in the field of computer science. Computer science helps build problem-solving skills, logic, reasoning and creativity and every students to have the opportunity to experience and learn it.
Today students are learning in over 45 languages and over 640,849,312 students have been served. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. With technology changing every industry on the planet, computing knowledge has become part of a well-rounded skillset. But fewer than half of all schools teach computer science! Good news is, we’re on our way to change this.
Try an hour yourself, or host an Hour of Code event to introduce others to the world of computing! Click below to learn more!
Unplugged Activities
Get Started! The Hour of Code Activities - Digital (Device and Desktop)
Tutorial Apps for Phones and Tablets
Swift Playground
Lego Mindstorms Fix the Factory
Box Island
Got Robots?
Push Yourself - Anyone Can Learn
Inspiration
What Most Schools Don't Teach (5 min)
Code Stars (9 min)
Chris Bosh on computer science (1:12 min)
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