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Inviting an elected official to your Hour of Code event will show your representative the impact and need for computer science education, and your students will be inspired by a role model in government.
In order to run a successful Hour of Code event while engaging elected officials, complete these tasks prior to the elected official attending your school. The task includes coordination with their point of contact, media invitations, waivers, and planning your agenda.
Determine the point person for both your event and the elected official.
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Coordinate both the point person from your event (e.g., school administrator) and for the elected official attending (e.g., staffer or scheduler). Ensure both parties have each other's contact information for the day of the event.
Work with the parties organizing your Hour of Code event to register and put your event on the map. You'll receive early access to information about new activities and special promotions!
You can also view the Hour of Code map to see your event, and know that your dedication is part of a worldwide movement.
Register your eventThis year, the Hour of Code theme is Creativity with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether it’s coding new apps and algorithms, generating unique art, or crafting choreography to get us dancing, AI is opening up fresh opportunities for digital expression that expand our understanding of creativity. Make this year special by completing a coding activity AND learning about AI.
First, explore hundreds of coding activities and choose one based on your group's age, experience, interests and more. These select activities feature artificial intelligence as a key topic or lesson.
Then, learn all about AI. Students can watch short videos featuring experts in the field, and there are accompanying lesson plans to extend the activity and guide further discussion. Or, we offer free professional learning for educators to unlock the future of teaching with and about AI.
Create a specific agenda for the day and make sure all parties participating (teachers, students, administrators, elected officials and their staff) are aware of what is happening and when. Things to consider:
Here's a sample agenda to get you started:
Know who will be responsible for coordinating media invitations. It could be the school, the district, the official's office, or any combination.
Secure media waivers for all students, per your state/district/school policy.
Send the public agenda to the official 72 hours prior to the event. Include event dress code, who will greet them, which classroom or event they will attend with teacher's name, and agenda for the event.
Review the agenda and test all technology the day before and day of the event to ensure the event runs smoothly.
To ensure the elected officials feel welcome and engaged, greet the elected official at the door of the event to show them where to go and answer any questions they may have. It is always great to have a student help greet them!
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Take pictures during the event to commemorate the visit and to post on your organization's social media networks. (Publicity or privacy policies may apply).
Make sure the agenda is running smoothly and that it remains on track to end on time. The official may have other visits or meetings scheduled following your event.
After a successful Hour of Code event, make sure to:
Информатика не должна заканчиваться «Часом кода»! Хотя 90% родителей хотят, чтобы их ребенок изучал информатику, в большинстве школ их до сих пор не преподают, и сотни тысяч рабочих мест остаются без квалифицированных специалистов. Узнайте, как преподавать компьютерные науки в школах вашего региона, и выступайте за то, чтобы информатика стала обязательным предметом для выпускников.
After Hour of Code
Become an advocateЧас кода начинался как одночасовой курс введения в информатику, задачей которого было упрощение понимания "кода" и демонстрация того, что все могут научиться основам и углубить свои знания в области информатики. С тех пор Час кода стал всемирным событием в области информатики. Сначала это были 1-часовые мероприятия, которые затем расширились до разных типов мероприятий в сообществах. Познакомьтесь с нашими уроками и мероприятиями. Эта кампания поддерживается более чем 400 партнерами и 200 000 специалистами по обучению во всем мире.
Каждый школьник должен иметь возможность изучать информатику. Она помогает приобретать навыки решения задач, развивает логическое и творческое мышление. Начав изучать информатику с ранних лет, школьники заложат основы успешной карьеры в 21 веке в любой сфере деятельности. Дополнительные статистические данные приведены здесь.
Начните планировать здесь, ознакомившись с нашим практическим руководством. Вы можете организовать Час кода в вашей школе или в вашем местном сообществе, например, в клубе факультативных занятий, в офисе некоммерческой организации или по месту своей работы. Или просто пройти занятие самостоятельно, когда наступит %{campaign_date}.
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Помогите распространить информацию о «Часе кода»! Узнайте, как вовлечь ваше сообщество.