Hour of Code at Paine Intermediate

Software and technology are everywhere - in our computers, in our pockets, in our cars, and used in banking, communications, entertainment, transportation, and science. But very few kids are learning how to actually create technology - games, apps and programs. Even fewer US schools teach computer science. Women are underrepresented in this field, and so are African Americans and Hispanic Americans. Computer science is foundational for every student, whether they want to pursue a career in software, or to be a more well rounded citizen in the 21st century. Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. 

Fifth Graders Problem Solve in the Coding Club at PI

Beginning December 4th, each student at Paine Intermediate will begin learning more about computer science, and the world of computer coding by participating in the Hour of Code, the largest learning campaign in history. In one hour, students (and teachers) can learn that computer science is fun, easy, and accessible at all ages. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. This global movement is reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. The grassroots campaign goal is for tens of millions of students to try an Hour of Code during December 8-14, 2014, in celebration of Computer Science Education Week. By the end of the eight day computer specials rotation in Lauren Long’s class, every student at PI will have started to complete a basic coding course. To learn more about computer coding, visit code.org.