Hour of Code

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The Hour of Code is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries through a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming.

The educator will give his/her students the opportunity to learn about computer coding by using the activities on the Hour of Code website.

1. Code.org website
2. Hour of Code How-To Materials
   

1. Go to www.hourofcode.com and review the "How To" section.
2. Introduce your students to computer coding by hosting an "Hour of Code" event. Consider the time constraints of your class and schedule accordingly. The Hour of Code may need to be broken down into shorter increments and completed over several days.
   

Include on the badge verification form:

1. The coding site(s) that your students benefitted from the most.
2. Pictures of one or more of your students working on one of the selected websites.
3. Your impressions of the student learning that took place from their participation in Hour of Code.
4. Your students' comments about their participation in Hour of Code.
   

Click here to access the badge verification form.