Hour of Code @ Nebraska
Join us on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Hour of Code event in Lincoln, NE - a morning full of coding activities and an interactive Tech Fair at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.
Your attendance promotes engagement in CS education.
This is an initiative by the CodeLNK group that is aimed to encourage participation in computing and provide instructional resources for K-12 students, parents, and educators. The group consists of members from K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, and the industry.
Learning Modules by CodeLNK Community
Try some of the learning modules shared by our CodeLNK community! We have lessons, testimonials, demonstrations and other educational materials that encourage participation in K-12 computing education in Nebraska that students, parents, and teachers can use.
What's New with Code.org?
Try one-hour tutorials in over 45 languages! No coding experience needed. There are 583 game-based tutorials available.
Nebraska Regional Partner with Code.org
"Don't just play on your phone, program it."
- Former President Barack Obama in hourofcode.com
What's Computational Thinking?
Watch eight video lessons by Dr. Leen-Kiat Soh about Computational Thinking!
UNL School of Computing
Hour of Code Unplugged Activities
This is a website where families can find unplugged coding activities. Try an unplugged (no device required) activity to learn about a Computer Science Concept!
Lincoln Public Schools Computer Science
Change the World at the Raikes School
Watch their videos to learn how they aim to develop leaders for information technology driven industries.
Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
Ode to Code: Exploring Poetry Through P5.JS
Explore poetry through code using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding! Here, you will explore writing poetry in the context of code.
Mackayla Kelsey
Build-A-Bot
Build a bristle bot that uses vibration to move!
University of Nebraska-Lincoln NIMBUS Lab
Virtual Classroom Visit!
They are virtually visiting classrooms across the country to celebrate CSEdWeek. Build apps with them, learn about CS entrepreneurial journey, and so much more. Sign up for an open slot for a classroom visit!
MAD-learn
"In fifteen years we'll be teaching programming just like reading and writing... and wondering why we didn't do it sooner."
- Mark Zuckerberg in hourofcode.com
Get your Hour of Code Swag
FREE and While Supplies Last!
Want Hour of Code Swag for yourself, your children or your students? We have Hour of Code pens, magnets, stickers, buttons, bracelets, and tattoos to give away!
Please contact dwightwm@huskers.unl.edu
Hosting Hour of Code @ Your School?
Email us: dwightwm@huskers.unl.edu
If your are hosting an Hour of Code event at your school or district and want HoC swag for a large number of students, please email us. We might be able to spare some.
