Hour of Code

Some consider computer coding the global universal language. It provides a means to communicate in any country, to solve problems and innovate.  Students learning to code, at any age, will be leaders of the future. Opportunities will open for them everywhere. Coding helps students think logically, computationally and creatively.

A worldwide initiative to help coding be more accessible was established in 2013, with Hour of Code.  Since then more than 100 million people have participated in the annual program.  It doesn't have to be during this week.  It doesn't have to be just kids - anyone can try it.

Resources for Hour of Code are available at: Hour of Code.

Resources for Hour of Code from FCPS

Find the link to resources on our Gunston Site

In addition to Hour of Code, find other free coding resources at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).  Hour of Code activities do not require a login, but with parent supervision and permission, one can be created, if desired, to save student work.

From VDOE: 

Computer Science and coding are essential literacy in a modern workplace, with more than 70 percent of STEM-field jobs relying on basic Computer Science knowledge. Hour of Code aims to build a better awareness of the technology and computer science industry in classrooms around the Commonwealth. Visit http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/computer-science/index.shtml or https://www.codevirginia.org/get-involved/educators/ to access free, easy online material or offline worksheets that introduce students and teachers to the fun activities on the basics of computational thinking, computer science and coding. Computer and non-computer activities for every grade level and experience are also available on the site.

Look for opportunities to code at Gunston's Science/Stem night, later this school year.