90 percent of American schools don’t teach computer science. Fewer students are learning how computers work than a decade ago. Girls and minorities are severely underrepresented. And yet, technology is increasingly shaping almost every aspect of how we live our lives.
That’s why every one of the students at St. Michael School are joining in on the largest education event in history: The Hour of Code. During the month of December, every student from kindergarten through 6th grade will spend time learning computer science, doing online tutorials featuring Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Angry Birds or using special apps on the iPads. Students in 7-8th grade will participate in a longer study of coding later in the semester.
The Hour of Code is a campaign to prove that regardless of age, race or gender, anyone can learn how to not just consume, but build the technologies of the future.
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Our students are among over 2 million already planning to try one Hour of Code during Dec. 9-15 worldwide. This movement, organized by Code.org and supported by Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and over 100 others, is a statement that today’s generation of students are ready to learn critical skills for 21st century success… our Hour of Code is a statement that St. Michael School is also ready to teach these foundational 21st century skills.
You can learn too! Visit www.saintmike.org or www.hourofcode.org to learn more.
