The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science and coding hosted worldwide each December. It aims to demystify computer programming and ensure all students have the opportunity to learn these skills. The Hour of Code features short tutorials and hands-on activities that can be completed in an hour or less with minimal preparation. A variety of coding platforms appropriate for different grade levels and subjects are available to participate.

1. Hour of CodeTCEA Lunch & Learn Webinar: October 1, 2014
Kim Garcia, Georgetown ISD
TCEA TA/CS-SIG President

2. What is the Hour of Code?
www.hourofcode.com/us
•One-hour introduction to Computer Science
•Tutorials & hands-on activities
–Visual programming environment
–Programming language
–App programming
–“Unplugged” activities
•Require very little teacher preparation
The Hour of Code –WORLDWIDE
http://youtu.be/srH1OEKB2LE

3. When is the Hour of Code?
http://csedweek.org/
December 8-14, 2014
Or Anytime You Have an Hour:
•of class time
•in an after-school club/organization
•of free time at home

4. Who Sponsors the Hour of Code?
http://code.org/
Code.org
•Launched in 2013
•Non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science:
•Making CS available in more schools
•Increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color
•Vision:That every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science
•Believe:Computer science and computer programming should be part of the core curriculum in education, alongside other STEM courses
From http://code.org/about

5. Why Try an Hour of Code?
www.hourofcode.com/us& www.code.org
•Demystify “coding,” programming, and computer science
•Every student has the opportunity to learn computer science
•Anyone can learn the basics to be a
–Programmer
–Creator
–Inventor
Anyone Can Learn: 60 second video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYZF6oIZtfc

6. Connection Between Math & Computer Science(Programming/Coding)
•Computer Science is applied mathematics
•It is possible for students to learn a new mathematical concept through programming
•Programming environments for kids help students represent math concepts visually and allows them to experiment on the representation
•Programming helps students develop problem- solving skills, which translates well into the math classroom

7. Hour of Code: Grades PreK-2
•Kodablefor iPad

8. Hour of Code: Grades 3-8
•Code.org: Write your first computer programfeaturing Angry Birds
•Scratch:Create a holiday card
•Washington University Computer Science: Looking Glass
•Tnker: Build Your Own Game
•RoboMindAcademy: Program a Virtual Robot
•Hopscotch:Code on your iPad

9. Hopscotch
•iPad App
•Grades 3-8
•Math Concepts
–Units of measure
–Degrees, angles
–Coordinate plane: x, y coordinates

10. Hopscotch

11. Hour of Code: Grades 6-12
•Code.org: Write your first computer programfeaturing Angry Birds
•Scratch:Create a holiday card
•Alice: Intro to Programming with Alice 2 featuring Garfield & Odie
•RevRun: LiveCodefeaturing Sheepherder game
•Washington University Computer Science: Looking Glass
•Tnker: Build Your Own Game
•3D FroggerGame
•Lightbot

12. Scratch
Draws a square
Draws a shape with more sides & a “flower”
•Web-based
•Grades 3-12

13. Alice
•Install on a Computer
•Grades 6-12

14. Hour of Code: Learn a New Language
•JavaScript
–Khan Academy
–Code Academy
–CodeHS: Learn to Program with Karel the Dog
–Code Avengers Build a Game with JavaScript
–Code Combat
•Python
–GrokLearning: A Taste of Python Programming
•Processing
–Drawing with Code

15. Hour of Code: Develop an App
•iOS
–MakeGamesWithUs: Build an iPhone Game in Your Browser
•Android
–MIT Center for Mobile Learning @ The Media Lab: AppInventorHour of Code
•Windows
–Microsoft Research: TouchDevelop

16. Hour of Code: Unplugged!
•ThinkersmithTraveling Circuits
–Binary Baubles
–My Robotic Friends
•Kodable
–fuzzFamilyFrenzy
•Computer Science Unplugged
–http://csunplugged.org/
https://twitter.com/gtvillage

17. Georgetown ISD’s Hour of Code
•Georgetown ISD’s Hour of Code Events
–Computer Science Education Week:
•December 9-13, 2013
•December 8-12, 2014
–http://www.georgetownisd.org/HourOfCode
•Student Success
–4thGrade Boys and Girls Club Hour of Code participant: “He turned 90 degrees –That’s a right angle!”

18. Implement an Hour of Code in Your Classroom
•Sign Up & Get Posters http://hourofcode.com/us
•Choose an activity & commit an hour of class time. Learn with your students!
–Cover subject-area TEKS and Technology Applications TEKS
–Tips for teaching the Hour of Code: http://code.org/educate/hoc
•Students continue their Hour of Code projects in a center or when they finish their work
•Find ways for students to demonstrate subject- area understanding by coding it
–Word problems
–Projects

19. Hour of Code During or After School
•Enrichment Program / GT Program
•School Clubs
•Outside Organizations
–Boys and Girls Club
–Girl Scouts
–Boy Scouts

20. Hour of Code District-Wide
•Get buy-in and help
•Reach out to campus principals, teachers, or organization leaders
•Schedule date(s) and time(s)
•Schedule Hour of Code instructors and helpers
•Make an agenda for each Hour of Code event
•During the event, have fun!
•Send information home with participants about how they can continue learning about programming and computer science

21. Beyond an Hour of Code
•Code.org Educator Resources http://code.org/educate
•K-12 Curriculum Suggestions http://code.org/educate/curriculum
•Code.org’sNew K-5 Curriculum http://code.org/educate/k5
–K-5 Teacher Free One-day Workshop:
–K-5 Free Curriculum
•Code.org’ K-8 Intro Course http://code.org/educate/20hr

22. http://tiny.cc/KimGarcia
@DigitalLearners
Hour of CodeTCEA Lunch & Learn Webinar: October 1, 2014