What is Computer Science Education Week? December 6-12 is an annual call to action to inspire students to learn Computer Science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
What is the Hour of Code? 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. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities (10-15 minutes for early learners is sufficient) but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities (Select Pre Readers) This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide.
When is the Hour of Code? The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2021 Computer Science Education Week will be December 6-12, but you can host an Hour of Code all year-round. Computer Science Education Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906).
Why computer science? 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. See more stats here.
Coding with Early Learners: For early learners a 5-10 minute interactive coding activity in a large or small group is appropriate. A coding lesson will promote creativity, communication, critical thinking and collaboration and can also teach the keiki directional words, positional words, counting, and sequence.
- In this link you will find apps, websites, research articles and videos for tools and guidance on how to integrate unplugged or coding into your early learning classroom for this year’s Hour of Code.:
- Click the following link for some inspiration on how some of our NKK keiki participated in #Hourofcode 2018 and 2019 in this video:
- In the following link please feel free to share pictures, videos, or files of your classrooms #HourofCode activity:
https://kamehamehaschools.padlet.org/weoliver/NKKhourOFcode2021