Christ the Redeemer Catholic School is doing an hour of code during Computer Science Week,
Dec. 5 - 11, 2016.
Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. CSEdWeek is held in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper.
Computer science opens more doors for students than any other discipline in today’s world. Learning even the basics will help students in virtually any career - from architecture to zoology. Just as we teach students how to dissect a frog, or how electricity works, it’s important for every 21st century student to have a chance to design an app or an algorithm, or learn how the Internet works.
Ninety percent of parents want schools to teach computer programming, and students love it. Nine out of 10 parents want schools to teach computer science - so our children grow up not just using technology but learning how to create it. In fact, among low-income families, the majority of parents and teachers believe the computer science should be required for students to learn!
The Hour of Code is a great opportunity for students to learn how to code and interact with computer design activities. Mrs. King and Mr. Suarez are helping the whole school get involved! There are activities for each grade level.