The Hour of Code

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Hour of Code Options for students:

Tutorials for Beginners:

  1. Learn from experts at MIT and Create a Holiday Card with Scratch.
  2. Learn from Mark Zuckerberg and write your first computer program with Code.org
  3. Learn programming concepts through puzzle games from LightBot


Tutorials that teach Java Script:

  1. Team up with Khan Academy and learn the basics of JavaScript programming
  2. Learn the basics of CS through JavaScript with Codecademy
  3. Learn to code a JavaScript quiz game with Code Avengers
  4. For beginners: Learn JavaScript with the HTML 5 web game CodeCombat


Tutorial apps for any device:

  1. Learn programming concepts through puzzle games from LightBot
  2. Code on your iPad using Hopscotch


Building your own apps:

  1. Make mobile apps with App Inventor with the MIT Center for Mobile Learning
  2. Build an iPhone game in your browser using Make Games with Us


Other learning options:

  1. Make the "Sheepherder" game featured on YouTube with RunRev
  2. Create animations & 3D objects with Alice 2
  3. Create your own 3D game using Frogger
  4. Get an introduction to the Python programming language with Grok Learning
Work with Help Desk to:

Work with Help Desk to:

  • Build apps for your Android, iPhone, or iPad
  • Create your own iPhone game
  • Write your first computer program
  • Learn Javascript & Python
  • Create animations & 3D objects

BHS Help Desk Staff is ready for the Hour of Code!

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Ms. Scheffer & Mr. Calvin will also be available to assist students participating in the Hour of Code throughout the day.


Why should I learn to code?

Why should I learn to code?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics's Occupational Outlook Handbook provides details on Computer Programming as a career path. Learn more about computer programming:


  • What they do
  • Types of work environments
  • How to become one
  • Salary and wages
  • The job outlook


Come explore computer programming with members of the Help Desk!

Don't Miss it!

Friday, Dec. 13th 2013 at 7:45am-2pm

Burlington High School

Visit the Help Desk on Friday, December 13th periods 1-7 and work with a genius bar staff member to learn how to code. No previous experience is necessary! Build an app, create a game...become a rockstar of the future! There I'll also be an Hour of Code right after school from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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BHS Help Desk

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Questions about the Hour of Code?

Contact Jenn Scheffer

BHS Instructional Technology Specialist

Burlington, MA, United States jscheffer@bpsk12.org 781-238-5333 bhshelpdesk.com/