Post date: Apr 2, 2014 7:50:38 PM
Dear Parents,
We live in a world surrounded by technology. Information, commerce, communication, and entertainment all rely on computers. But only a tiny fraction of us learn computer science, the basics of how computers work, or how to create software, apps, or web sites. Computer Science provides a foundation for virtually any career and everybody can benefit from learning the basics.
Did you know:
Programming literacy is going to be key to your child’s future. And this year we’re joining a massive campaign to prepare students for the 21st century during Computer Science Education Week (Dec 9-15).
The Hour of Code campaign has an audacious goal: to introduce 10 million students to one hour of computer science. While your children will have the opportunity to participate at school, I encourage you to participate, in two ways:
1) As a student - set aside an hour in December to learn the basics yourself either at home or work.
2) In your community - the Hour of Code campaign isn’t only for students, and you can help introduce others in your community to computer science - whether in an after-school club, a church, a veterans group, etc.
Your class may be participating or just you. Visit http://hourofcode.org for details.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Knight
Lessons on a PC:
Apps for learning code: