Write your first computer program: An Hour of Code Tutorial

Teacher Resources

Lesson Plans:

• Write your first computer program

Extension Activities:

• Beyond an Hour of Code
• Computer Science Fundamentals: Course 2

Other Teacher Resources:

• Hour of Code: How-To Guide for Educators
• Best Practices from Successful Educators
• Live Event: An Educator's Guide to the Hour of Code

Overview

Learn the basic concepts of Computer Science with drag and drop programming. This is a game-like, self-directed tutorial starring video lectures by Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies. Learn repeat-loops, conditionals, and basic algorithms. Available in 37 languages.

Recommended Age Range: 4-104

Technology Requirements: Modern browsers, smartphones + tablets

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