The Hour of Code is a global initiative inviting students of all ages to participate in a one-hour self-guided introduction to computer science between December 7-13. It aims to foster problem-solving skills and creativity through engaging tutorials available in multiple languages, emphasizing accessibility even for those with no coding experience. Resources, tutorials, and support for teachers and students are provided, including options for unplugged activities and various platforms for learning.

2. Jill Hubbard, South-Metro Salem STEM Partnership
Engineering and Computer Science Teacher, Tualatin High School
Former Senior Design Engineer – Intel Corporation
What is it?
When is it?
How Can My Class Participate?
Sample Lesson Plan

3.  The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of
millions of students in 180+ countries.
 Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-
hour tutorials are available in over 40 languages.
 No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104.

4. When & Why
 Students spend just ONE HOUR anytime
during the week of December 7-13
 An online, engaging and self-guided introduction to
computer science designed to demystify code and
show that anybody can learn the basics.
 Fosters problem-solving skills, logic and creativity.
 Exposes non-traditional students to coding.
 Encourages students to move from consumers to
producers of technology.
 Used in many 21st-century career paths (art, music,
entertainment, animation, storytelling,…)

5. How
 Code.org provides self-guided lessons. Teachers
do not need to know anything about coding
 Student access to devices (Tablets, PC, Macs,
Chromebooks, smartphones), internet, and ear
buds
 No devices, no problem! There are “unplugged”
activities too!
 Students can work independently, in pairs, or in
groups

6. Here is a Sample Lesson Plan
Including …
 An introduction video for students
 A few words before they begin
 Links to tutorials separated by levels
(beginner, intermediate, advanced)
 What students can do if they finish early
 Where students can learn more

7. Let’s Learn!
When you’re stuck you can…..
 Ask for help from a classmate
 Try different things to see what happens
 Try a new challenge
“Learning to program is like learning a new
language; you won’t be fluent right away.”

8. Check Out Starter Tutorials Here
Over 50 More Tutorials Here!
 I’ve never programmed before?
 Star Wars – Building a Galaxy
 Minecraft - Need I Say More!
 Angry/Flappy Birds – Try not to blow up the birds?!
 I’ve done some programming.
 An Introduction To Javascript – Drawing With Code
 Code Combat – Solve quests & learn javascript
 Lightbot – Like to solve puzzles?
 I’m the next Steve Jobs.
 https://www.codecademy.com/learn
 https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming
 https://www.codeschool.com/

9. When You Complete Your Tutorial
 Click the “I‘ve finished my Hour of Code” button
provided by the tutorial.
 Print or Save your Hour of Code certificate, using
the link provided by the tutorial.
 Try another tutorial that looks fun or check out:
 https://www.codecademy.com/learn

10. Want to learn more?
 Free Online Resources
 Check out classes offered during or after school!
 https://www.codecademy.com/learn
 https://www.codeschool.com/
 https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/compu
ter-programming
 http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/
 https://scratch.mit.edu/
 http://www.alice.org/index.php
 http://csunplugged.org/
 https://unity3d.com/learn/tutorials

11. Share What You’re Doing!
Use Twitter or Facebook?
Tweet/Post during your Hour
Of Code!
Use @STEMOregon
#HourOfCode and we’ll
retweet!