Hour of Code

11/12/2019

Hour of Code offers tons of free self-guided tutorials for youth in grades 2-9, allowing them to learn the basics of coding and then use what they've learned to try building their own games, and we think it's worth checking out

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students. One-hour tutorials are available in 45+ languages for all ages.

20/06/2019

Microsoft and Kano are launching a build your own Windows PC Kit.

Kano PC will teach kids how to build their own touchscreen laptops

05/12/2018

The $10 million effort has two stated goals by 2020, according to Microsoft: Ensure every state has passed policies to expand access to computer science and that every school in the U.S. will have access to Code.org teacher professional development.

19/09/2018

LittleBits first debuted in 2011 with the intent of helping kids learn how to code, create, and express themselves through technology. Today, the company announced threw new Inventor Kits it's adding to its lineup to give kiddos even more ways to explore the worlds of STEM and STEAM...

Want to help your kids get excited about STEM? LittleBits has three new Inventor Kits that are available now — including the Base, Electronic Music, and Space Rover ones.

15/05/2018

Microsoft Store YouthSpark Summer Camps are back...
Check it out!

Find tech events for kids, teens and students of all ages. Microsoft Store offers workshops, classes and camps for STEM, programming, tech careers and more.

26/02/2018

Anyone can learn computer science. Make games, apps and art with code.

24/01/2018

Tomorrow’s leaders are sitting in today’s classrooms. That's why Microsoft Education is bringing affordable new devices and STEM curriculum to students around the world. http://msft.social/0vy4cC

One sunny morning in December, sixth-grader Sophia Sta. Rosa and a classmate were busy working on a book report project, using “Minecraft: Education Edition” to build an amusement park with rides based on events in a novel.

27/10/2017

There are half as many women studying computer science today as there were ten years ago. In a world increasingly dependent on computers and technology, this needs to change. That's why we're extremely happy to partner with Code.org, a non-profit who works hard to break stereotypes and provide all students the opportunity to learn computer science.

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22/09/2017

How 'Hour of Code' sparked a movement that could teach 100 million people to code

It's Computer Science Education week, and Code.org wants to get 100 million people to do Hour of Code by the end of the year to raise more awareness about coding education in schools.

22/09/2017

The Hour of Code is an initiative that takes place during CSEd Week (the second week of December) where everyone is encouraged to try programming for at least one hour. The idea behind the movement is very similar to getting a child to try a new food. Someone may think that they don’t have a taste for programming, but a great first experience might chance their mind.

THE BLOG 12/09/2014 09:27 am ET Updated Feb 06, 2015 What is the Hour of Code? By Kiki Prottsman You may vaguely remember hearing something about the Hour of Code last year. You may even be able put a face to the event, like that of Chris Bosh, Ashton Kutcher, or Hadi Partovi, but it's hard to deny…

08/08/2017

Go back to school this year feeling ready and supported. Our live event on August 16th will answer your questions, provide tips from experts, and more.

11:00 – 11:20 a.m. PDT
1st period: Professional and staff development using Microsoft Teams and back-to-school preparation courses from the educator community

12:00 – 12:20 p.m. PDT
2nd Period: Set-up your digital classroom with OneNote Class Notebook in Microsoft Teams

1:00 – 1:20 p.m. PDT
3rd Period: Build affordable inquiry and project-based activities with Hacking STEM

2:00 – 2:20 p.m. PDT
4th Period: Launch learning experiences with Minecraft: Education Edition

3:00- 3:20 p.m. PDT
5th Period: Set up your Windows 10 devices and classes with Intune for Education

4:00 – 4:20 p.m. PDT
6th Period: The future of EdTECH and the classroom of the future



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We'll help you get the most out of OneNote Class Notebook in Microsoft Teams, Minecraft: Education Edition, Windows 10 S and Intune for Education.