In a collaborative effort to increase awareness of computer science in schools, Aldine ISD is joining the global movement to reach tens of millions of students and teachers to encourage them to just try “an Hour of Coding” during the week December 7-13 and beyond.
Last year over 100 million students tried the Hour of Code and more girls tried computer science than in the last 70 years.
Our district-wide goal this year is to introduce every student and teacher in AISD to an “Hour of Code” and be part of the goal to reach over a 100 million students world-wide by the end of 2015.
Last year over 100 million students tried the Hour of Code and more girls tried computer science than in the last 70 years.
Our district-wide goal this year is to introduce every student and teacher in AISD to an “Hour of Code” and be part of the goal to reach over a 100 million students world-wide by the end of 2015.
Hour of Code Resources and Tutorials |
What is Hour of Code?A self-guided activity for students of all ages, kindergarten and up. Tutorials will work on a browser, tablet, smartphone, or even with no computer at all.
No experience needed from teachers and students Tutorials will feature lectures from Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, and artwork from popular games Angry Birds and Plants vs Zombies. An effort to demystify code, and change the conversation around computer science. Visit http://hourofcode.com to learn more information. Steve Jobs
Co-Founder, Apple “I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think.” Susan Wojcicki Senior Vice President, Google “From phones to cars to medicine, technology touches every part of our lives. If you can create technology, you can change the world.” Bill Clinton 42nd President of United States “Every single year in America there is a standing demand for 120,000 people who are training in computer science." |
Robotics Kits!
Every campus that has 100 percent student and teacher participation in the Hour of Code will be eligible to receive a Robotics Kit. Please notify your Instructional Technology Facilitator if your entire campus is planning on participating in the Hour of Code.
Every campus that has 100 percent student and teacher participation in the Hour of Code will be eligible to receive a Robotics Kit. Please notify your Instructional Technology Facilitator if your entire campus is planning on participating in the Hour of Code.
Do I need computers for every student?
No. There are Hour of Code tutorials that work on PCs, smartphones, tablets, and some that require no computer at all! You can join wherever you are, with whatever you have.
Here are a few options:
No. There are Hour of Code tutorials that work on PCs, smartphones, tablets, and some that require no computer at all! You can join wherever you are, with whatever you have.
Here are a few options:
- Work in pairs. Research shows students learn best with pair programming, sharing a computer and working together. Encourage your students to double up.
- Use a projected screen. If you have a projector and screen for a Web-connected computer, your entire group can do an Hour of Code together. Watch video portions together and take turns solving puzzles or answering questions.
- Go unplugged. We offer tutorials that require no computer at all.
Connect with us on Social Media!
If you are tweeting out about the Hour of Code artifacts, tag them with #AldineCODES and #HourOfCode.
For additional information or questions, contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.
For additional information or questions, contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.