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We’ll host a variety of fun, hour-long tutorials, created by a variety of partners. New tutorials are coming to kick off the Hour of Code before 1 oktober - 18 december.
All Hour of Code tutorials:
Require minimal prep-time for organizers
Are self-guided - allowing students to work at their own pace and skill-level
2) Plan your hardware needs - computers are optional
The best Hour of Code experience will be with Internet-connected computers. But you don’t need a computer for every participant, and can even do the Hour of Code without a computer at all.
Test tutorials on student computers or devices. Make sure they work properly (with sound and video).
Preview the congrats page to see what students will see when they finish.
Provide headphones for your group, or ask students to bring their own, if the tutorial you choose works best with sound.
3) Plan ahead based on your technology available
Don't have enough devices? Use pair programming. When participants partner up, they help each other and rely less on the teacher.
Have low bandwidth? Plan to show videos at the front of the class, so each student isn't downloading their own videos. Or try the unplugged / offline tutorials.
4) Inspire students - show them a video
Show students an inspirational video to kick off the Hour of Code. Examples:
The original Code.org launch video, featuring Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and NBA star Chris Bosh (There are 1 minute, 5 minute, and 9 minute versions)
