Superior-Greenstone DSB Participates in Global Hour of Code

Schreiber Public School students proudly display their participation certificates following the Hour of Code. Photos SGDSB

Schreiber Public School students proudly display their participation certificates following the Hour of Code. Photos SGDSB

Submitted by Stacey Wallwin, E-Learning Contact SGDSB

TERRACE BAY, ON – During the week of December 8-14, Superior-Greenstone District School Board participated in the global Hour of Code event.  25 teachers and over 600 students participated in this global event. To date over 80 152 842 students worldwide have participated in the event.  Staff and students from K-12 all shared in the learning and fun.  As a result of this Board wide activity, we may have some future computer coders among us!

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Manitouwadge Public School students enjoy the Hour of Code. Photos SGDSB

What is the Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code is an opportunity for students and teachers to be exposed to coding.  A one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Check out the tutorials.

Marjorie Mills Public School students learn how fun and easy coding can be. Photos SGDSB

Marjorie Mills Public School students learn how fun and easy coding can be. Photos SGDSB

How?

Teachers across Superior-Greenstone District School Board signed up and registered their school on the Hour of Code map and picked a day to celebrate the Hour of Code.  Even reluctant students were engaged in the activities and quickly became immersed in coding challenges. Many students asked for more coding challenges to practice at home! To see where Superior-Greenstone District School Board students participated in the Hour of Code, check out the map at hourofcode.com/ca.

Students in Beardmore participating in the Hour of Code. Photos SGDSB

Students in Beardmore participating in the Hour of Code. Photos SGDSB

Proud participant of the Hour of Code from Nipigon Red Rock District High School. Photos SGDSB

Proud participant of the Hour of Code from Nipigon Red Rock District High School. Photos SGDSB

Curious?

It’s not too late to try out the awesome coding activities designed by HourOfCode.org! Check out the following online resources to help you get started:

Happy coding!

 

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