Code.org
Nonprofit coding curriculum
Code.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science education, particularly in K-12 schools.
It's best known for the Hour of Code, an annual campaign introducing millions of students to programming through one-hour tutorials.
The organization advocates for computer science curriculum in schools and provides free coding lessons and teacher training.
Instructional step-by-step guide
- introductoryServing as a beginning
- DecemberYear's final month
- MinecraftBlock-based sandbox game
- Star WarsIconic space fantasy franchise
drag-and-drop · beginners · awareness campaign · participation · viral · accessible · engagement · schools
Unified coding software suite
- JavaScriptWeb programming language
- debuggingError removal from programs
- student accountsRecords tied to enrolled learners
- progress trackingMeasuring advancement over time
interactive · submissions · feedback · projects · sharing · responsive
Organization serving public good
- SeattlePacific Northwest metropolis
- tech industryComputing and software businesses
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- K-12Complete public school span
partnerships · mission-driven · school districts · teacher training · certification
Prepared teaching frameworks
- coursesAcademic subjects or meal stages
- scaffoldedFitted with temporary framework
- project-basedOrganized around distinct undertakings
- sequencedPut in order
Pleading for a cause
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- state standardsOfficial educational requirements
- graduation requirementsStandards for finishing school
- fundingSupplying monetary resources
awareness · representation · diversity · access · equity · grassroots · volunteers · facilitators
tutorial
Instructional step-by-step guide
- introductoryServing as a beginning
- DecemberYear's final month
- MinecraftBlock-based sandbox game
Star Wars · drag-and-drop · beginners · awareness campaign · participation · viral · accessible · engagement · schools · sign-up
IDE
Unified coding software suite
- JavaScriptWeb programming language
- debuggingError removal from programs
- student accountsRecords tied to enrolled learners
progress tracking · interactive · submissions · feedback · projects · sharing · responsive
nonprofit
Organization serving public good
- SeattlePacific Northwest metropolis
- tech industryComputing and software businesses
- advocacyPleading for a cause
K-12 · partnerships · mission-driven · school districts · teacher training · certification
lesson plans
Prepared teaching frameworks
- coursesAcademic subjects or meal stages
- scaffoldedFitted with temporary framework
- project-basedOrganized around distinct undertakings
sequenced · assessments · progression · modules · integrated
advocacy
Pleading for a cause
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- state standardsOfficial educational requirements
- graduation requirementsStandards for finishing school
funding · awareness · representation · diversity · access · equity · grassroots · volunteers · facilitators · ambassadors