Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code
Computer Science Education Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906). Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. Code.org was started by Hadi Partovi who was born in Iran and came to the US when he was 12 years old. In the first two years that he launched "Hour of Code" around 200 million people around the world participated, including then President Barack Obama. Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide.
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Dance Party! Get your groove on by programming animals to dance to popular songs. Create backup dancers, add new moves, and change their actions to match the beat. Get dancing at code.org/dance! | Train AI to Reduce Ocean Trash There are many different ways to tell computer programs what to do. In this activity, you'll need to train an artificial intelligence program to recognize objects that should be in the ocean, vs. objects that do not belong in the ocean. Click here to train! | Want to explore? Code.org is a one stop shop for lots of amazing Hour of Code-- and beyond-- resources. There are hundreds of activities, which you can sort by age or interest of coder. Many activities are also available in up to 50 languages! |
Dance Party!
Get your groove on by programming animals to dance to popular songs. Create backup dancers, add new moves, and change their actions to match the beat. Get dancing at code.org/dance!
Train AI to Reduce Ocean Trash
There are many different ways to tell computer programs what to do. In this activity, you'll need to train an artificial intelligence program to recognize objects that should be in the ocean, vs. objects that do not belong in the ocean. Click here to train!
Want to explore?
Code.org is a one stop shop for lots of amazing Hour of Code-- and beyond-- resources. There are hundreds of activities, which you can sort by age or interest of coder. Many activities are also available in up to 50 languages!
Student Coding Website
If you're on your CCSD15 Chromebook, you'll now see an awesome resource website for you to get started on Coding in your Quicklinks. To find your Quicklinks, open a Chrome tab and look in the upper left hand corner. You'll find the Hour of Code student website there! You must be logged in to your CCSD15 account to use this resource. Parents, guardians, and family members can create their own account at code.org to learn more about coding and get creating!
Troubleshooting Help?
Are you trying to help a student log in or solve a problem? Remember, you can check out our District Troubleshooting page for common login and support questions. If you don’t find the resource you’re looking for-- please reach out to your student’s teacher.
Need support?
If you are having issues with a student Chromebook (won't charge, won't start up, login issues) please contact your student's teacher or school office. They will be able to properly route you to the best assistance. Please remember that restarting your student's Chromebook is also a great way to do some basic troubleshooting at home. Click here for a quick video on how to restart your Chromebook!