Technology Thursday - Celebrating #HourOfCode

<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"> Celebrating #HourOfCode during Computer Science Education Week</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuvWUQA57OChqgGUVRzMw6Hq83iYxCIKnjkHjCsOYLnPZ_ir5PrKoNbuXyPMsTPm3NSsarOydtjYJLt_9tKqg4vvxVPpT2EgPeTxb4pfEHcTpyreqC9SJwZXnv2z4v12A3kpTbFQSgeZMmfufxL38QxcFVYdPKv37RL5W0wGQOSuQIIMPxi-D2Qvo8=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuvWUQA57OChqgGUVRzMw6Hq83iYxCIKnjkHjCsOYLnPZ_ir5PrKoNbuXyPMsTPm3NSsarOydtjYJLt_9tKqg4vvxVPpT2EgPeTxb4pfEHcTpyreqC9SJwZXnv2z4v12A3kpTbFQSgeZMmfufxL38QxcFVYdPKv37RL5W0wGQOSuQIIMPxi-D2Qvo8=w473-h266" width="473" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A big thank you to all the schools that celebrated #CSEdWeek and #HourOfCode last week. The <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us/learn">resources from Code.org</a> are available 24/7 and anytime is a great time to include coding in your classroom. Consider building a playlist or choice board of coding activities to have ready in case of inclement winter weather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did you know?</h3><div>When students practice coding they are utilizing critical thinking skills to help them design their own learning experience and figure out the answer to complex problems.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coding helps students practice problem-solving skills that they will need to be successful students and citizens.</div><div><br /></div><div>Check out the <a href="https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/digital-teaching-and-learning/digital-learning-standards/grade-band-indicators?authuser=0">grade band indicators for our North Carolina Digital Learning Standards for Students</a> and see how incorporating coding can help your students be empowered learners today, tomorrow, and for their lifetime!</div><br /><p></p>

Technology Thursday - Celebrating #HourOfCode

 Celebrating #HourOfCode during Computer Science Education Week A big thank you to all the schools that celebrated #CSEdWeek and #HourOfCode...

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Technology Thursday 12/2/21: Hour of Code and Meeting Reminder

<p> </p><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Technology Thursday: 12/2/21</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://hourofcode.com/shared/images/social-media/hoc_cse_social.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="257" src="https://hourofcode.com/shared/images/social-media/hoc_cse_social.png" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Hour of Code challenge starts next week as part of the National Computer Science Education Week. It's not too late to <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us">register</a> your school for the challenge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>A BIG shout out</b> to those schools who have registered:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clayton Middle School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Smithfield Middle School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Riverwood Middle School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Corinth-Holders Elementary School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Powhatan Elementary School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Can we get all JCPS elementary and middle schools registered by next week?</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://gibraltarwi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/friendly-reminder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="221" height="228" src="https://gibraltarwi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/friendly-reminder.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our next Virtual Tech Collaborative Meet Up will be on Monday, December 6th!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2:30-3:30 pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OR</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4:00-5:00 pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"See you" soon!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>

Technology Thursday 12/2/21: Hour of Code and Meeting Reminder

  Technology Thursday: 12/2/21 The Hour of Code challenge starts next week as part of the National Computer Science Education Week. It's...

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Media Monday (11/8/21): Offer an Hour of Code™ in the School Library Media Center!

<p> </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWR6GHlARzxpoA3o69hyphenhyphenTaI4o7anRGmAndTk_Y4p35FEft-ok3kNkO_DO74KSY5LwmapvSTHMQbrH5-9JPR8j4qeaaJt0rWyrh6W1RsOmU1ja6oagXzaAY7MpHPGARbNJ3hyNSMWGQemh/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="289" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWR6GHlARzxpoA3o69hyphenhyphenTaI4o7anRGmAndTk_Y4p35FEft-ok3kNkO_DO74KSY5LwmapvSTHMQbrH5-9JPR8j4qeaaJt0rWyrh6W1RsOmU1ja6oagXzaAY7MpHPGARbNJ3hyNSMWGQemh/w140-h140/image.png" width="140" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Offer an Hour of Code in the School Library Media Center!</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">With technology changing every industry on the planet, computing knowledge has become part of a well-rounded skill set. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: helvetica;">Hour of Code activities and computational thinking lessons are easy, fun, and help nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Learn</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> more at </span><a href="https://hourofcode.com/us" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: helvetica; text-decoration-line: none;">http://HourOfCode.com</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">, try an hour yourself, or host an Hour of Code event to introduce students to the world of computing.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-align: center;">Computer Science Education Week is December 6th - 12 - a great opportunity to introduce K-12 students to computer science via library media lessons or library program offerings! </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: helvetica;">Join the movement and start planning to introduce your students to computer science. Take a look at "How-To" tips <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us/how-to" target="_blank">HERE</a> and get started hosting an Hour of Code at your school. Just looking for a few activities to try? Take a look <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us/learn" target="_blank">HERE</a> and search by age, comfort level, and more to find a just-right activity to use in centers or choice boards.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">                                   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YZY71kFRQR6dc2snyay9a4xmqWBzyYU2fOCWSP-wTOpwgOQx6c-2KgWmOdzh1Q6b1wko3bS50zaVM1TDrNz0vVCyP7iNC_NkciqUtIvRI-x1JHruaYfg4SHGdd8XnFQe0ml9QnGRprYS/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="140" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YZY71kFRQR6dc2snyay9a4xmqWBzyYU2fOCWSP-wTOpwgOQx6c-2KgWmOdzh1Q6b1wko3bS50zaVM1TDrNz0vVCyP7iNC_NkciqUtIvRI-x1JHruaYfg4SHGdd8XnFQe0ml9QnGRprYS/w146-h146/image.png" width="146" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9OrIa1FJOig62Ouq6M0p2lWP_WMLfZFPWoHpAwAtjQOHGEDpkhOANuP5uLjEyiwRqU8a6q2lQs2FH069uS6YiuLRbCIllexq9f-kuyjSPNNuA2NMV0Hbfm28nQDsFOJKGjqsDQFbGhdD/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9OrIa1FJOig62Ouq6M0p2lWP_WMLfZFPWoHpAwAtjQOHGEDpkhOANuP5uLjEyiwRqU8a6q2lQs2FH069uS6YiuLRbCIllexq9f-kuyjSPNNuA2NMV0Hbfm28nQDsFOJKGjqsDQFbGhdD/w167-h167/image.png" width="167" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AASL Standards Crosswalked to <i>Code with Google’s CS First </i>Curriculum</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: helvetica;">The American Association of School Librarians also has a crosswalk </span><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: helvetica;">aligning the AASL Standards to the <i>Code with Google’s CS First </i>Curriculum. The crosswalk and accompanying statement of alignment are downloadable, and the printable PDFs are available <a href="https://standards.aasl.org/project/crosswalks/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Learn more about and see the <i>Code with Google's CS First</i> Curriculum <a href="https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/s/en/home" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEuI_UUdQdYz-LZPTLzZ7yxCD_Mmr14Be7UjE16MaM9LTIlNoz_x8QrpVV1X5WSbwB9dibZMVsS_h8_obV4RR1RvsAyBZPKclaZLfzNdE-XGKRnMXSGwBeS25cmyASi3kgDsCv1ApbAbyAKWfy2OUCtudo3pH58cR_ZNf_uPpclbvaYuAd2Jc0AtsCMg=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1217" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEuI_UUdQdYz-LZPTLzZ7yxCD_Mmr14Be7UjE16MaM9LTIlNoz_x8QrpVV1X5WSbwB9dibZMVsS_h8_obV4RR1RvsAyBZPKclaZLfzNdE-XGKRnMXSGwBeS25cmyASi3kgDsCv1ApbAbyAKWfy2OUCtudo3pH58cR_ZNf_uPpclbvaYuAd2Jc0AtsCMg=w129-h136" width="129" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><b>November is Picture Book Month: </b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><b>Prepare Your Students for Hour of Code by Using Books!</b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe;">Picture books can be a great way to prepare students for Hour of Code events and activities. Check out the article <a href="https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/using-picture-books-for-beginning-coding-concepts/" target="_blank">"Using Picture Books for Beginning Coding Concepts," written by school librarian Ashley Cooksey and featured in AASL's Knowledge Quest journal</a>. In this article, Cooksey ties coding to early literacy by using books to introduce sequencing, stacks and queues, and conditionals coding concepts. </span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What are your plans or ideas for integrating coding in your school library media center? Do you plan to team up with your Technology Facilitator or Technology Teachers at your school? Tell us in the comments!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e1ce87f3-7fff-780d-508b-e030430288d5"><span face=""Josefin Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 30pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 477px; overflow: hidden; width: 638px;"><img height="477" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/F2zvodQkt8eh7quSWdM0nUaGQ5PFPZMcJrysaOoKL59Z63Vhjhrb3rt--ZhZspgmx28MqNJzbjF1JKPLBsz4jEaMqBWeK6Ex_O9L9zHTPrXtK9N1FjhW82396TsxL6wzvqMvd1Pn" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="638" /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>

Media Monday (11/8/21): Offer an Hour of Code™ in the School Library Media Center!

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Reminders

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGrL_41zxao7B4_EsWOtr3pGZgj_6pv5oP2N65-mdSaBvAygypR_9JfPiR24g2U1aB9jlScXyylLJutFgQ-W1AoDfjVEBXzk5zbsiBIF38ZtXqmbaTz47AKJoTu0747xYSo_tgHPuTMQ/s297/good-news-image-Google-Search.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGrL_41zxao7B4_EsWOtr3pGZgj_6pv5oP2N65-mdSaBvAygypR_9JfPiR24g2U1aB9jlScXyylLJutFgQ-W1AoDfjVEBXzk5zbsiBIF38ZtXqmbaTz47AKJoTu0747xYSo_tgHPuTMQ/s0/good-news-image-Google-Search.png"></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Over the next few days we have some great PD being offered by our partners!  </span></h3><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tomorrow is the next one: <a href="http://bit.ly/jcpsteacher">bit.ly/jcpsteacher</a> to join - you will get a certificate of attendance.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See you there!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gizmos</span><span style="color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- All Middle school math and science folks will want to attend these sessions.  Learn how to harness the power of the Gizmos platform to make really engaging and interactive lessons for your students highly focused on the North Carolina standards.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #212121;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></span><span style="color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">DiscoveryEd - </span><span style="color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">learn about new features including SEL and STEM channels that have been added as well as new functionality to the platform all standards aligned and ready to use tomorrow!  K-5 learn about how Mystery Science is partnering with DiscoveryEd to make both tools more user friendly.</span></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYKy2o_KmiUE-jdTL4FpuC351UdzVUkWc9dxBDnfNOhkXUGzeIcwKJmBRsbELNlxZ9MYX2K9-ZaCUQqKyig5HBYMH08vtdVxN0Dl3Yfe7oKckmHsCUatZJnt0BRRYlT3PdjBE6k5f9q0/s2048/Training+poser.png" style="font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYKy2o_KmiUE-jdTL4FpuC351UdzVUkWc9dxBDnfNOhkXUGzeIcwKJmBRsbELNlxZ9MYX2K9-ZaCUQqKyig5HBYMH08vtdVxN0Dl3Yfe7oKckmHsCUatZJnt0BRRYlT3PdjBE6k5f9q0/s320/Training+poser.png"></a><span></span></span></div>

Reminders

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYm4uvrmQpnxNKC1VykEn5ejnbQ2SrIL1wHrqM7GxS1KGr0lIJHrfCf05VA6b84OXvHTNV0_NjCSGJEVGkV0Mm9GF7ATN6-W5ZGjm73tue6kTCOLiD5Wk-6XC6ipPYwCmsF4NFN6MFTU/s1600/hoc2019_social.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYm4uvrmQpnxNKC1VykEn5ejnbQ2SrIL1wHrqM7GxS1KGr0lIJHrfCf05VA6b84OXvHTNV0_NjCSGJEVGkV0Mm9GF7ATN6-W5ZGjm73tue6kTCOLiD5Wk-6XC6ipPYwCmsF4NFN6MFTU/s320/hoc2019_social.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Today is the beginning of Computer Science Week and the kick off for the Hour of Code!  If you aren't familiar with Hour of Code check it out and sign up: <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us">https://hourofcode.com/us</a>.<br /> <br /> Here is the link to the activities check them out here: <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us/learn">https://hourofcode.com/us/learn</a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYCqYhG4lUWoS3gCB91WswSaAIBbbKrT4Yy0_jUD5S-nMJqxmvlJwjRIkC1Q3W8SIzJteVIyihLsU3_v24zIqT6GbWu_X0op16VKSpAG6We0YDtKwzcj5OVhaUMq85UCv3jrfNVvcMNA/s1600/goopen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="1339" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYCqYhG4lUWoS3gCB91WswSaAIBbbKrT4Yy0_jUD5S-nMJqxmvlJwjRIkC1Q3W8SIzJteVIyihLsU3_v24zIqT6GbWu_X0op16VKSpAG6We0YDtKwzcj5OVhaUMq85UCv3jrfNVvcMNA/s320/goopen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> In just a few days, NCDPI is launching their Open Educational Resources microsite, this is an extension of the OER Commons that is just for NC Educators aligned to North Carolina Standards. <br /> <br /> The icon for accessing it will show up in NCEdCloud next Monday on <b>December 16</b>.  Once you are in the platform you can look for the JCPS Hub <b><i>"Johnston County Goes Open"</i></b> where we have been working with  Science and Social Studies teachers to vet resources for each of the priority standards. <br /> <br /> Please help spread the word, flyers have been sent to all schools (<i>some of you may be getting them in courier if so please hang them up</i>).  Here is the electronic <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6tdCo4ORZfeRkV6RnhkdFlReExKZXBGMm5XS0lNZkROZzY4" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">copy of the flyer</span></a> if you have a way to also share electronically.  If you have any questions please email <a href="mailto:amystanley@johnston.k12.nc.us" target="_blank">Amy Stanley</a> or <a href="mailto:melodycasey@johnston.k12.nc.us" target="_blank">Melody Casey</a>.

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Today is the beginning of Computer Science Week and the kick off for the Hour of Code!  If you aren't familiar with Hour of Code chec...

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Hour of Code is December 3-9

<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Hour of Code Kick Off!</span></b></div> <div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> This year the Hour of Code will be the biggest and best ever. There is so much I can’t wait to share, and it <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/watch-v-VYqHGIR7a-k/m5b83v/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955288000&usg=AFQjCNGQLjh5MMROnLrWV242S5zjk7HWCQ" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/watch-v-VYqHGIR7a-k/m5b83v/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">starts with a special video</a>!<br /><br /><strong>Creativity is our theme for the Hour of Code this year.</strong></div> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/watch-v-VYqHGIR7a-k/m5b83v/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955288000&usg=AFQjCNGQLjh5MMROnLrWV242S5zjk7HWCQ" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/watch-v-VYqHGIR7a-k/m5b83v/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank"><img class="m_4386755546045918720m_-8940758834577325335scaleimages CToWUd" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhB30fB9TUfRvzeifE1qLDppae8hyphenhyphene6QwiExBRYT4i1STxXjOsCH-_0E5AjWULAVoqFm-SnfBA1zpjwWtkcSIfP2rYkkACN7KhJC-hYhTrHR80t5Qq3g2vNHsZo808Ik_bn18hvCGTY8gSdvObbogfBtTrEwA=s0-d-e1-ft" width="600" /></a><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Computer science is about so much more than computers. It’s about solving problems, helping humanity progress, and building a world that only existed in your mind. It’s not just coding, but the things that fuel it: passion, collaboration—and creativity.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In just seven weeks, we’ll kick off the Hour of Code during CS Education Week, December 3 - 9th. Students worldwide will uncover something to love about computer science, to see that they too can code and create.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Join us as we post videos and stories about creativity</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">With 630 million served, you’ve helped build the largest learning campaign in history. Help us reach 1 billion! We invite students, parents, coders, artists, teachers, and creators of all walks to share what creativity means to you. You can post to social media in this format:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Creativity is _______  What will you create? #HourOfCode </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/2018-10-15/m5b83x/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNEdEVeO2zwfMl3JqS3Efqgwr-EQwA" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/2018-10-15/m5b83x/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">www.Code.org</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/3F2023HourOfCode20www-Code-org/m5b83z/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNHRcWILqID21bxYNmYbu2qG-ETCyg" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/3F2023HourOfCode20www-Code-org/m5b83z/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">Post to Twitter</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> - ideally, include a video or photo with whatever crazy thing makes you feel creative.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Host an Hour of Code</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Please join the movement and sign up to </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/2018-10-15/m5b842/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNGggrErpNVKSck3s37YdRWdEhsmDg" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/2018-10-15/m5b842/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">host an Hour of Code</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> this year! Raise awareness in your school that CS is crucial for students, draw support from your school leaders to expand CS offerings and programs, and recruit students into courses.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">While the Hour of Code is in December, you can prepare in advance. There are one-hour activities for beginners and intermediates at all grade levels, and exciting new ones coming! Reach beyond your classroom. Host a school assembly, a parents coding night, or an activity in your community.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Need guidance on how to start?</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> See our easy </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/how-to/m5b844/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNFjtl-OH9SDQL_DhXZbmHfBEjr0-w" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/how-to/m5b844/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">how-to guide</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">. You can even do an Hour of Code </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/us-learn-platform-no-computers/m5b846/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNErxw9jfKUAJumoVzSSOADYlTd_Yg" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/us-learn-platform-no-computers/m5b846/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">without computers or an internet connection</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">! See our recent blog post with </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/sful-hour-of-code-6d8aeb034213/m5b848/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNFyymUjWOfzQtR-LeQvC1cL5T4cEw" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/sful-hour-of-code-6d8aeb034213/m5b848/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">tips from experienced organizers</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">All new classroom posters and robotics giveaways!</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> When you sign up for the Hour of Code, you’ll get a 50% discount on six brand new inspirational posters (while supplies last) and a chance to participate in giveaways from our robotics partners. You'll be sent a link to the posters when they are available to order.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/promote-resources-posters/m5b84b/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNFth2giLGCMJV6EUAjcBeTEaDWXTQ" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/promote-resources-posters/m5b84b/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank"><img class="m_4386755546045918720m_-8940758834577325335scaleimages CToWUd" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mPjiw1iwbRz0MCSxZUopBnAL62UN_Q1Cn72PVJFtNMsf1cHzdmCZ1TdDQ2E5d7QZZYbGED_OZRTGp8xtVYNCtxeLcieO44MLfZWteseCgwEK1x1bVQRKHI1E3jm4p1XLgmuXrmZw" width="600" /></a><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Invite a technology professional to your classroom</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">.* Check out our </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/volunteer-local/m5b84d/481287995&source=gmail&ust=1539950955289000&usg=AFQjCNHO2sZ5WjiGCSDH1xJhUliUkN-a5Q" href="http://go.pardot.com/e/153401/volunteer-local/m5b84d/481287995" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">volunteer database</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> and schedule a classroom visit! We’re excited to have university students, independent professionals, and volunteers from technology companies available to make the Hour of Code even more special!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Spread the word</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">. Technology is changing every industry on the planet, and computer science has become relevant to every career—even those outside technology and engineering. For tens of millions of students, the Hour of Code will be an inspiring introduction to crucial 21st-century skills. Help us reach even more people by forwarding this email to another teacher. Or forward it to a principal to get your whole school on board!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In only five years, the Hour of Code has engaged 10% of the world’s students, giving flight to imagination for hundreds of millions. I’d like to thank every educator who’s made this the largest learning event in history. You’re an inspiration to me, and to all of us at Code.org. Thank you for all you do for our children.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I can’t wait to share Code.org’s 2018 Hour of Code activities. They’re our best yet! ;-)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hadi Partovi and the Code.org team</span>

Hour of Code is December 3-9

Hour of Code Kick Off! This year the Hour of Code will be the biggest and best ever. There is so much I can’t wait to share, and it  st...

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHG6YEGueLNigfK221q4-Y6cwV9ATrP6dJXx7pxIQxnNO1kS4_mDDIIZBmEWnVOGt7vTffXHdoeIMy5uPJ_xQo35p2rtihQuo5W9a4kwu5UqPmywne0WOZ2a1A5CjiGYIGQwTDG8E1IU/s1600/Digital-Learning-Logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="366" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHG6YEGueLNigfK221q4-Y6cwV9ATrP6dJXx7pxIQxnNO1kS4_mDDIIZBmEWnVOGt7vTffXHdoeIMy5uPJ_xQo35p2rtihQuo5W9a4kwu5UqPmywne0WOZ2a1A5CjiGYIGQwTDG8E1IU/s320/Digital-Learning-Logo.gif" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> There is an opportunity from DPI for Instructional Technology Facilitators on Feb. 9th @ the McKimmon Center from DPI. (There are other days and locations; but this one is the closest to JCPS)<br /> <br /> Registration begins December 1 and is based on a first come, first serve basis. Unfortunately, the county can not help cover substitutes so this would have to be supported by each school. Please check in with your principal and register below if you are able to attend. Also, let me know if you plan to be there.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/jcsnc.org/file/d/0B-vszBluMujhNlIwa2NiR0pqMDU5ZjFvemRzOGdsY2VjTjJz/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click here to register</a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C79xQc-AeEp_TApgrNvBWZUXARRevsR8eAHvcoRIPZjnoBc7vtFKqimzCZjqbAGeeRvAP00qiyCa8J3w9OqmF3B107KfNIlge9ZFq7dxzlsjrCrVLku77Uzf0GAFU97rHBLF3cDQ_Kw/s1600/upcoming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C79xQc-AeEp_TApgrNvBWZUXARRevsR8eAHvcoRIPZjnoBc7vtFKqimzCZjqbAGeeRvAP00qiyCa8J3w9OqmF3B107KfNIlge9ZFq7dxzlsjrCrVLku77Uzf0GAFU97rHBLF3cDQ_Kw/s1600/upcoming.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> NCTIES 2018 registration is open if you school supports your attendance, you want to take advantage of the early bird registration through 12/31 is only $140: <a href="https://conference.ncties.org/2018/registration/">https://conference.ncties.org/2018/registration/</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_B-rsYhmbWJh95MizglE4U2ptfYrLP3lWj56-QLnhsSR-9MvA4KfpDhY_BGO4qAiYRkNI-O2Gvl7zmI7MLFHWrNJD_ZXCgfWP3RPfu-ZE6JI4S8F9Hy5UGrOmFk_C2v0nhtrHu6repM/s1600/hourofcode.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_B-rsYhmbWJh95MizglE4U2ptfYrLP3lWj56-QLnhsSR-9MvA4KfpDhY_BGO4qAiYRkNI-O2Gvl7zmI7MLFHWrNJD_ZXCgfWP3RPfu-ZE6JI4S8F9Hy5UGrOmFk_C2v0nhtrHu6repM/s1600/hourofcode.png" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hour of Code - please consider hosting an hour of code for your students next week, December 4-10.  If you need ideas here is a great page from Code.org to get you started with ideas. <a href="https://code.org/learn">https://code.org/learn</a>.</div> <br />

Updates from Digital Learning

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Hour of Code Registration Open

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_XtLx4i4sdyXxhOMlW0K5PTQvL39t8e2uQHovXx9AczxhmBURLSQScHe0KauUd-zhurepQ9tGWXWyOxlG82qElRiEvizcR3ssVvTpxJPR9yyxAX_AYCMrCwgiborQn0B3KATRJtNTIA/s400/hour+of+code.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools">hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools</a></div> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #008b9a; font-family: "Gotham 5r", sans-serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2em;">How much can one learn in an hour?</span><br /> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: dimgrey; font-family: "Gotham 4r", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> The goal of the Hour of Code is not to teach anybody to become an expert computer scientist in one hour. One hour is only enough to learn that computer science is fun and creative, that it is accessible at all ages, for all students, regardless of background. The measure of success of this campaign is not in how much CS students learn - the success is reflected in broad participation across gender and ethnic and socioeconomic groups, and the resulting increase in enrollment and participation we see in Computer Science courses at all grade levels. Millions of the participating teachers and students have decided to go beyond one hour - to learn for a whole day or a whole week or longer, and many students have decided to enroll in a whole course (or even a college major) as a result. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Besides the students, another "learner" is the educator who gains the confidence after one hour that they can teach computer science even though they may not have a college degree as a computer scientist. Tens of thousands of teachers decide to pursue computer science further, either attending PD or offering follow-on online courses, or both. And this applies to school administrators too, who realize that computer science is something their students want and their teachers are capable of. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Above all, what all participants can learn in an hour is that we can do this.</div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: dimgrey; font-family: "Gotham 4r", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: dimgrey; font-family: "Gotham 4r", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> Click here for a <a href="https://hourofcode.com/files/participation-guide.pdf" target="_blank">Participation Guide</a></div>

Hour of Code Registration Open

hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools How much can one learn in an hour? The goal of the Hour of Code is not to teach anybody to becom...

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Friday Google Tidbit: Made with Code- Google Computer Science Website

<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Happy Friday!</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This week is the Hour of Code week and today we are featuring Google's Computer Science website- <a href="https://www.madewithcode.com/">Made with Code</a>!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fhCCwv_uFghAYTaRc4l56Mu6WtinpD0fhPZ3nxW_XzilbgxXg5hZmqal6gq2O0HUAtJBP1DbvwKqdrTwyXYi9Kbwum1ZIfjIE1fayTuK77UcGu5eQsi2boG91mySXmA5cJdw9gkMwmWn/s1600/Made+with+Code+++Google.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fhCCwv_uFghAYTaRc4l56Mu6WtinpD0fhPZ3nxW_XzilbgxXg5hZmqal6gq2O0HUAtJBP1DbvwKqdrTwyXYi9Kbwum1ZIfjIE1fayTuK77UcGu5eQsi2boG91mySXmA5cJdw9gkMwmWn/s400/Made+with+Code+++Google.png" width="400" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This week, Google added coding tutorials for students based on the popular movie <i>Inside Out</i>. The activities teach students computer science principles in a fun environment. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The projects section of the website features different coding activities students can complete in  various areas such as fashion, music, and dance.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQTsIU4owVJRjrkwq72qni3j-16yXdEy2QmYXeYwehkeZH_W0C-AQbUEbvywRqStL02q_-NCShys54pX3o3GxObUuPLklk7W2nfnhS1rNG5qJxZ5bn8zst_S61_txKAi0oKYyJuCnxmNC/s1600/Made+with+Code+++Projects.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQTsIU4owVJRjrkwq72qni3j-16yXdEy2QmYXeYwehkeZH_W0C-AQbUEbvywRqStL02q_-NCShys54pX3o3GxObUuPLklk7W2nfnhS1rNG5qJxZ5bn8zst_S61_txKAi0oKYyJuCnxmNC/s400/Made+with+Code+++Projects.png" width="400" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The mentors page has a gallery of interviews with computer programmers and notable women in computer science who are using code to change the world we live in.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvR_IHQte2oee2KTHJTWvewMf7rmccq3_cJKFCxvLcXrkIAvJQKbzGLTaQvMoxc-m3l6tEmARLNjgiN4-S6rBgap8hKp0uUYt5KyEod05_nvhF6NMJFXJtuI2-YqBPqcqvevrVur9SNh-o/s1600/Made+with+Code+++Mentors.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvR_IHQte2oee2KTHJTWvewMf7rmccq3_cJKFCxvLcXrkIAvJQKbzGLTaQvMoxc-m3l6tEmARLNjgiN4-S6rBgap8hKp0uUYt5KyEod05_nvhF6NMJFXJtuI2-YqBPqcqvevrVur9SNh-o/s400/Made+with+Code+++Mentors.png" width="400" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.madewithcode.com/">Made with Code</a> is a great resource for students to explore computer science and new ways of thinking. It is vital to expose our students to computer science at an early age, especially under-represented minority and female students. Feel free to share this resource with your colleagues!</span></div>

Friday Google Tidbit: Made with Code- Google Computer Science Website

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Hour of Code Starts Today!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vNjiHkQQl6A/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vNjiHkQQl6A?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><a href="https://youtu.be/v7jSy_yE9U0"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Click here to view the Star Wars Intro Video for Hour of Code!</span></a></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hour of Code is this Week!</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://code.org/learn">Click here</a> for a complete list of resources and activities for all ages to complete!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Be sure to share your experience by using the #hourofcode on social media posts.</span></div> <br />

Hour of Code Starts Today!

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Reminder: Register for Hour of Code!

<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Have you registered</b> to participate in Hour of Code during the week of December 7th?</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Code.org has released the themes for this year's event and all activities this year will feature themes from Star Wars and Minecraft!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2iGbITlYlaRlGhP9Z970DRuKCwHcY1mZ32HzWV0rfsqOF41j0htrAEQO52v_2a1GBHKFVnM_LuDbXhH2goQDvJKOGHpoZCDaaaAOeEnOpe5LF1GmXwmQWzFajkwMuwuOnVjvIe45aQYf/s1600/Hour+of+Code+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2iGbITlYlaRlGhP9Z970DRuKCwHcY1mZ32HzWV0rfsqOF41j0htrAEQO52v_2a1GBHKFVnM_LuDbXhH2goQDvJKOGHpoZCDaaaAOeEnOpe5LF1GmXwmQWzFajkwMuwuOnVjvIe45aQYf/s400/Hour+of+Code+%25281%2529.png" width="400" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools">Register today</a> to participate!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div>

Reminder: Register for Hour of Code!

Have you registered to participate in Hour of Code during the week of December 7th? Code.org has released the themes for this year...

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Register Today for Hour of Code!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheT4pc0oWLdUmftyMdMi4WsJQzx4xC4-4xirEqH56cc2OlcT52XcXbYn0Qx99JAvrMKLT0jePcHojOnBE8JUdSkNSHJx0qCoZ02VXBxvxF31ioMxfVhh0MUhQhTekzpvGJtvvS4-cMDoc/s1600/Hour+ofCODE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheT4pc0oWLdUmftyMdMi4WsJQzx4xC4-4xirEqH56cc2OlcT52XcXbYn0Qx99JAvrMKLT0jePcHojOnBE8JUdSkNSHJx0qCoZ02VXBxvxF31ioMxfVhh0MUhQhTekzpvGJtvvS4-cMDoc/s400/Hour+ofCODE.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It's time to start <a href="https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools/en" target="_blank">registering</a> for Hour of Code!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> By signing up, you agree to teach one hour of coding activities to your students during the week of December 7-13th. CODE.org has free interactive activities for your students to choose from during this special week. The activities have online and paper based options to fit your students and school needs. Last year the theme for Hour of Code was based on the popular Disney movie Frozen.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you <a href="https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools/en" target="_blank">register </a>early, you can receive a set of <a href="https://hourofcode.com/us/promote/resources#posters" target="_blank">classroom posters</a> to display at your school. Please consider promoting computer science by registering and participating in the Hour of Code for 2015!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Johnston County Schools is a partner with CODE.org and we have our own special link to register for Hour of Code:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools">https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Please share with your staff!</div>

Register Today for Hour of Code!

It's time to start registering for Hour of Code! By signing up, you agree to teach one hour of coding activities to your stude...

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Hour of Code - December 8-13

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVOO9czwH3uz4vvEK9P0QKbOyGeZiuqLSdN4ZTYX34BsrI_Jc9NQfi5Hjk0a6JkKYuKTL8Zjc8HygKhokgJORQrL_sTnsVX86BIr7t-X56sQywl9HSBUv3aXWAamd94afi8QT4os-vs8/s1600/HourOfCode.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVOO9czwH3uz4vvEK9P0QKbOyGeZiuqLSdN4ZTYX34BsrI_Jc9NQfi5Hjk0a6JkKYuKTL8Zjc8HygKhokgJORQrL_sTnsVX86BIr7t-X56sQywl9HSBUv3aXWAamd94afi8QT4os-vs8/s1600/HourOfCode.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Computer Science week is next week - December 8-13, 2014.  Each year an "hour of code" is encouraged in schools across the USA to allow all students to have exposure to the basics of computer science and programming.  Do you have to know how to program to host and hour of code for your students - NO!  Many resources are available to make coding and beginning computer science a breeze for you and your students.<br /> <br /> Consider adding an "hour of code" to your lessons for next week check out these resources:<br /> <br /> Why an hour of code and what is it? <a href="http://csedweek.org/" target="_blank">http://csedweek.org/</a>, <a href="http://hourofcode.com/us/resources/how-to">http://hourofcode.com/us/resources/how-to</a> and <a href="http://hourofcode.com/us">http://hourofcode.com/us</a><br /> <br /> Resources for implementing with Elementary: <a href="http://studio.code.org/">http://studio.code.org/</a><br /> Resources for implementing with Middle School Math: <a href="http://code.org/curriculum/msm">http://code.org/curriculum/msm</a> and Science: <a href="http://code.org/curriculum/mss">http://code.org/curriculum/mss</a><br /> Resources for implementing with High School: <a href="http://code.org/educate/3rdparty">http://code.org/educate/3rdparty</a>

Hour of Code - December 8-13

Computer Science week is next week - December 8-13, 2014.  Each year an "hour of code" is encouraged in schools across the USA ...

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