Choose a tutorial for your hour

We provide a variety of fun, student-guided tutorials for all age groups and experience levels. Students do the activities on their own, though many activities include lesson plans for teachers (you'll see the link when you click the activity) to guide discussion or extend the activit

Show an inspirational video:

• The original Code.org launch video, featuring Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and NBA star Chris Bosh. (There are 1 minute, 5 minute, and 9 minute versions available)
• Find more inspirational resources and videos.

It’s okay if both you and your students are brand new to computer science. Here are some ideas to introduce your Hour of Code activity:

• Explain ways that technology impacts our lives, with examples both boys and girls will care about (talk about saving lives, helping people, connecting people, etc.).
• As a class, list things that use code in everyday life.
• See tips for getting girls interested in computer science here.

 Code!

Direct students to the activity

• Write the tutorial link on a whiteboard. Find the link listed on the information for your selected tutorial under the number of participants.

When your students come across difficulties it's okay to respond:

• “I don’t know. Let’s figure this out together.”
• “Technology doesn’t always work out the way we want.”
• “Learning to program is like learning a new language; you won’t be fluent right away.”

What if a student finishes early?

• Students can see all tutorials and try another Hour of Code activity.
• Or, ask students who finish early to help classmates who are having trouble with the activity.

Celebrate

• Print certificates for your students.
• Print "I did an Hour of Code!" stickers for your students.
• Share photos and videos of your Hour of Code event on social media. Use #HourOfCode and @codeorg so we can highlight your success, too!     To access the Hour of Code Website, please click herehttps://hourofcode.com/ie#join