Give an intro overviewing the importance of computer science, using these stats and infographics.
Other event ideas:
Share pictures of your event on Facebook and Twitter and use the hashtag #HourOfCode.
Event: School-wide Computer Science Education Week kick-off assembly
Date: Oct. 1 (start of Computer Science Education Week)
Time: During the school day. Mid-morning event preferred. Approximately 1 hour.
Location: School assembly hall (e.g. theater, gym, cafeteria)
Time | Action |
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10:00 - 10:05 am | Open with one of our inspirational videos. |
10:05 - 10:15 am | Principal gives an intro overviewing the importance of computer science. Use these stats and infographics. |
10:15 - 10:30 am | Special guest to talk about their background and how technology and computer science plays an important role in their everyday lives. |
10:30 - 10:40 am | Students do an Hour of Code demo for the school. Fun twist: have them teach the principal, politician, or other students! |
10:40 - 11:00 am | Students demo an unplugged activity and how computer science can be taught without using computers. |
11:00 - 11:05 am | Teacher who helped bring school-wide event gives closing remarks. |