{"id":6743,"date":"2019-12-01T06:27:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T14:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/?p=6743"},"modified":"2020-05-18T06:54:25","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T13:54:25","slug":"its-december-you-know-what-that-means-hour-of-code-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/learningtech\/2019\/12\/its-december-you-know-what-that-means-hour-of-code-time\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s December – You Know What That Means? HOUR OF CODE TIME"},"content":{"rendered":"

PSSST…. Do you know what is just around the corner?<\/p>\n

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Come join us as we celebrate and learn during\u00a0\u00a0Hour of Code<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/em> – December 9 – 13th.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What is it you ask? This is a worldwide effort to show that anyone can learn the basics of code with a series of one hour activities (both plugged and unplugged). Its focus is NOT to become a coder or programmer, but to nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. And when you include reflection, you’ve added multiple core competencies to the process. Who wouldn’t want that! Just imagine all those opportunities to grow your neurons with a community of learners.<\/p>\n

There are entrances for every grade and every skillset – all you need is a sense of curiosity and wonder.<\/p>\n

Here are some starting points:<\/p>\n