HOUR of CODE 2019 Computer Science for Good! Computer Science Education Week December 9-15, 2019 All PCS classrooms are invited to join in the celebration of Hour of Code, December 9-15, 2019. Students will have the opportunity to earn prizes and awards as they learn about the exciting field of computer science. The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. It is designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in 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. Students are encouraged to complete the 2019 Hour of Code Student Challenges and/or enter their projects in the D60 STEM Fair 2019-2020. The 'Hour of Code™' is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week [csedweek.org] and Code.org [code.org] to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. |