Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 Students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
The theme for CSTA's 20th Anniversary, "Looking Back, Leaping Forward," perfectly captures the essence of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), Held every December, it invites students of all ages to dive into computer science, highlighting the importance of computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in preparing for the tech-driven world ahead. This celebration is a time to honor past achievements while inspiring the next generation to leap forward into new possibilities.
The Hour of Code is a free introduction to computer science through fun activities and videos for learners of all skill levels. This year's celebration of both coding and AI is supported by over 400 partners, 20,000 educators, and 58,000 volunteers.
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.
Hour of Code is a one-hour, grassroots introduction to CS. Explore engaging, student-friendly tutorials and fun activities for learners of all skill levels and all grade levels (TK-12) in the Hour of Code Library. The brainchild of Code.org, this popular CS learning campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide.
Access more than 20 free CodeHS Hour of Code tutorials at codehs.com/hoc. Tutorial topics include creating virtual worlds, generating beats with code, coding in sports, graphics with Tracy the turtle, and many more!
Need help choosing the right Hour of Code tutorial for your students? For middle and high school, reference the How to Choose the Right Tutorial Guide
Use GoGuardian to push the links out to your students or add them to your Google Classroom!
The guide below is packed with things for students to do and webinars, blogs, and panels for teachers to learn more about Computer Science in Education. See the table of contents for events and lessons specific to your grade level.
Final-Release_2023-CSEdWeek-Resource-Guide_Nov-30.pdf
