Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual call to action to inspire K–12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. Celebrate with an hour of code from December 7th - 13th, 2020! Be sure to share your events on social media with the hashtags #CSforIA, #CSEdWeek, and #HourOfCode!
Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual call to action to inspire K–12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
CSTA Resources
As part of the #CSforGood movement, this year CSTA is proud to elevate #CSforSocialJustice. They've got a week of activities planned to help you celebrate computer science in your classroom and with the community.
Prepare by:
Prepare by:
- Visiting the CSEdWeek website for classroom resources, information on webinars, and more!
- Ordering your CSEdWeek t-shirts!
- Following CSEdWeek's Twitter and Facebook pages for exciting announcements!
CSTA Iowa Resources
CSTA Iowa Members who attended our November virtual member meeting contributed to their favorite #CSEdWeek and #HourOfCode activities on this collaborative doc. It's full of awesome resources & ideas from fellow computer science educators in Iowa!Miss the meeting? No problem! You can still add your favorite resources to share with members here: bit.ly/3pCGk6d
Grant Wood AEA Resources
Grant Wood AEA has also curated resources for support educators with celebrating #CSEdWeek no matter the current instruction model in your district.
Grab & Go resources you can use immediately:
- CodeBytes! - Live 20 minute lessons at 10a & 3:30p hosted daily December 7 - 11
- Take a Code Break! - 12 recorded episodes with inspirational guests & activities for all kids
Variety of resources to meet your unique classroom model & needs:
- Activities for Social Distanced Classrooms
- Activities for Hybrid Classrooms
- Activities for Virtual Classrooms
Resources to use CS for Change:
- Activities for #CSforGood & #CSforSocialJustice
Check out our Hour of Code resources from 2018 & 2019 that include our favorite online and unplugged activities at the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team's website. You'll find resources organized by grade bands and by content areas.
🤖 Do you have Sphero? Dash? Hummingbird Bit? Ozobot? Micro:bit? Littlebits? LEGO Mindstorms? Check out these Hour of Code activities designed specifically for your robots and physical computing kits: https://hourofcode.com/us/learn/robotics
Don't forget to Be sure to share your events on social media with the hashtags #CSforIA, #CSEdWeek, and #HourOfCode!