Hour of Code is a global movement that was started by the Computer Science Education Week and Code.org 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 now grown big and encompasses the whole world aiming to bring an hour of programming/coding to every student worldwide.

Anyone anywhere can register and host an Hour of Code event no matter how little or how much they know about coding and whether or not they have access to internet or devices.

An Hour of Code aims to educate students about computer science and make learning coding and programming more accessible. Engaging with computer science is much more than just learning to code, it also helps students develop computational thinking, logical reasoning and troubleshooting skills. It provides a better understanding of the world as computers have become such a common thing in our everyday lives.

For infographics and statistics about the usefulness of learning and teaching computer science click here.

The Hour of Code website has lots of information on how to promote and host an hour.

1. Register to host an Hour of Code.

2. Check out this How-to guide if you don’t know where to begin.

3. Learn how to get involved here an find promotional materials and various media here.

5. Plan your your session by choosing:

– Student guided tutorials and activities here, you can search by experience level grade and type of activity;

– Or teacher led lesson plans here.

6. You can print certificates for your students to celebrate their completion of the session.