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Computer Science Education Week is December 9-15! There will be a bunch of events including an Hour of Code. There are nearly 5 million students signed up to try computer science for the first time.

Why computer science?
Computer science provides a foundation for virtually any career – everybody can benefit from learning the basics. Visit Code.org for inspiration.

What’s an Hour of Code?
It’s a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator.

We’ll provide a variety of self-guided tutorials that anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone. We’ll even have unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. No experience needed.

Watch this “how to” video for more information. Check out the tutorials in beta.

Other CSEdWeek events
Computer Science Education Week is observed each year, in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906).

The Hour of Code is just one of many different events planned for CSEdWeek. If you are a CS teacher, see our Participation Kit for CS Teachers, and if you plan a special event tell us about it so we can celebrate your hard work.

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