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Make Computer Science Fun, Starting with an Hour of Code
Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science. With technology changing every industry on the planet, computing knowledge has become part of a must have high demand, well rounded skill set. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. This annual, nation-wide program has allowed millions of students to discover how accessible and fun computer science can be by doing just one Hour of Code.
TCAPS Hour of Code: December 9-15, 2024
During the second week of December, all students are invited to participate in TCAPS Hour of Code! Hour of CODE has opportunities for everyone! We encourage all parents to discuss and emphasize the importance of computer science and coding with their child(ren) to help get them excited about this year’s Hour of Code!
TCAPS' Hour of Code sites
Computer Science for Parents
Why Teach Computer Science?
Hour of Code FAQ
Why is your school doing an Hour of Code?
Computer Science is foundational and impactful for students' futures. A recent study showed that participating in computer science education causes an earnings increase for all students, with even more significant impacts for historically underrepresented groups. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.The goal of the Hour of Code is not to teach anybody to become an expert computer scientist in one hour. One hour is only enough to learn that Computer Science (CS) is fun and creative, and that it's accessible at all ages and for all students, regardless of background. Many students have decided to enroll in a CS course (or college major) as a result.
Above all, what all participants can learn in an hour is that anyone can learn computer science!
We hope it’ll spark interest in students to keep learning. Research also shows that kids can pick up programming concepts before they know how to read and write. In fact, their brains are more receptive to computer languages at a young age, just like foreign languages.
Why is this important?
Technology is transforming every industry on the planet. In 2015, 7 million openings in the U.S. were in occupations—including art and design—that value coding skills. But 53 percent of schools in the U.S. don't teach computer science. It’s time for us to catch up to the 21st century. We know that regardless of what our students do when they grow up, whether they go into medicine, business, politics, or the arts, knowing how to build technology will give them confidence and a competitive edge.
About Code.org
Code.org is a 501c3 public non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. Its vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer programming. After launching in 2013, Code.org organized the Hour of Code campaign – which has introduced over 100 million students to computer science to date – and partnered with 70 public school districts nationwide to expand computer science programs. Code.org is supported by philanthropic donations from corporations, foundations and generous individuals, including Microsoft, Facebook, Infosys Foundation USA, Amazon, and others. For more information, please visit: code.org.