An Hour of Code

 Engineers from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter joined forces to present a tutorial on how to write code for students during Computer Science Education Week.  Sixth grade students were challenged to spend one hour of the week learning about computer programming using a visual language program known as, "Blockly". During the course, students were exposed to the foundations of computer science. According to the program, these skills are used anywhere from making apps to controlling the Mars rover.  After completing the hour of code, students were challenged to work their way through a self paced course where they have the opportunity to play the role of a computer scientist.  The program encourages problem solving and computational thinking.  Kade Coon is shown working with the program. Try it out by clicking on the button found in the right hand menu bar.