Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 9-15: Hour of Code!

As part of Computer Science Education Week, Kahn Academy and many other organizations are sponsoring Hour of Code to get over 5 million students to spend one hour learning how to code — with the aim that they’ll get hooked on it.  In Massachusetts, over 80,000 students in almost 200 schools will participate — including in Newton:  Learning Prep, Mt. Alvernia HS, Newton North HS, and Solomon Schechter.  Kahn Academy has created a one-hour, online introductory curriculum for grades 3-12 and beyond, as well as a guide for teachers.  Code.org has created a snappy promotional video.  And Computer Science Education Week is offering prizes to educators who host Hour of Code for students.