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...
Hour of Code is December 3-9
Hour of Code is December 3-9
Hour of Code is December 3-9
Wednesday Web Tool: Make Your Twitter Searches Visible with Twitter Fontana
Wednesday Web Tool: Make Your Twitter Searches Visible with Twitter Fontana
With the rapid growth in popularity for Twitter Chats at meetings and group events, there is the need for a nice way to display a runni...
You are invited! Join us on Twitter for #JoCoChat on Tuesday at 8pm
You are invited! Join us on Twitter for #JoCoChat on Tuesday at 8pm
Please join us for our final Twitter Chat of 2016! This Tuesday at 8pm, please join us at #JoCoChat to talk about establishing your...
Wednesday Web Tool: Additional Resources for Twitter
Wednesday Web Tool: Additional Resources for Twitter
Two weeks ago we shared resources on how to get started with Twitter. If you have not yet created your Twitter account, be sure to chec...
Wednesday Web Tool: Getting Started with Twitter!
Wednesday Web Tool: Getting Started with Twitter!
Welcome to the first Wednesday Web Tool of the 2016-2017 year! We are kicking off the year with a video tutorial on how to get starte...
Social Media
Social Media
You will find the Social Media reqest form below. Please send this link to staff members who wish to use an online social media platform wi...
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Thursday, October 18, 2018
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 starts with a special video!
Creativity is our theme for the Hour of Code this year.
Creativity is our theme for the Hour of Code this year.
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.
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.
Join us as we post videos and stories about creativity
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:
Creativity is _______ What will you create? #HourOfCode www.Code.org
Post to Twitter - ideally, include a video or photo with whatever crazy thing makes you feel creative.
Host an Hour of Code
Please join the movement and sign up to host an Hour of Code 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.
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.
Need guidance on how to start? See our easy how-to guide. You can even do an Hour of Code without computers or an internet connection! See our recent blog post with tips from experienced organizers.
All new classroom posters and robotics giveaways! 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.
Invite a technology professional to your classroom.* Check out our volunteer database 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!
Spread the word. 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!
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.
I can’t wait to share Code.org’s 2018 Hour of Code activities. They’re our best yet! ;-)
Hadi Partovi and the Code.org team
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Wednesday Web Tool: Make Your Twitter Searches Visible with Twitter Fontana
With the rapid growth in popularity for Twitter Chats at meetings and group events, there is the need for a nice way to display a running list of Tweets. Twitter Fontana is a free tool that allows you to sign it to your Twitter account and create a customized feed of Tweets that you could display in your classroom or meeting space.
To get started, go to: http://twitterfontana.com/
Sign in to your Twitter account.
Click on the settings cog in the top left corner of the screen:
Select what you want to search Twitter for (most likely your event hashtag), your color theme and transition style.
Voila! You have a nice display of your Tweets in live time:
I hope you explore Twitter Fontana the next time you need to display Tweets during a chat or live event!
Friday, December 2, 2016
You are invited! Join us on Twitter for #JoCoChat on Tuesday at 8pm
Please join us for our final Twitter Chat of 2016!
This Tuesday at 8pm, please join us at #JoCoChat to talk about establishing your vision. We are going to try a flipped format for this Twitter Chat, you can view the questions below. We hope this will give you time to prepare your answers and share some examples from your classroom or school during our chat.
All are welcome to attend, we hope to see you at #JoCoChat
Questions:
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Wednesday Web Tool: Additional Resources for Twitter
Two weeks ago we shared resources on how to get started with Twitter. If you have not yet created your Twitter account, be sure to check out this video tutorial on how to create your Twitter account.
This week we are sharing additional resources on using Twitter to grow your Professional Learning Network and how to use the power of Twitter in your classroom.
I have created this resource document to help you make the most of Twitter. Please feel free to share this document with your staff.
I also found this Twitter Tutorial video made by first and second grade students, they have some great ideas!
We are excited to announce that we will begin hosting #JoCoChat -a Twitter chat for all educators in Johnston County (and anywhere else on Twitter) starting in October.
We hope you will join us for our first #JoCoChat on Tuesday, October 4th at 8pm. You will want to search for the #JoCoChat to see the questions and respond. We will post a reminder closer to the chat.
Have a great week!
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Wednesday Web Tool: Getting Started with Twitter!
Welcome to the first Wednesday Web Tool of the 2016-2017 year!
We are kicking off the year with a video tutorial on how to get started with Twitter! Twitter is an amazing resource to gather new ideas and connect with educators and classrooms around the world. Having a Twitter account is also a great way to model learning and appropriate use of social media for your students.
Still not convinced?
Check out this SketchNote from Sylvia Duckworth on the value of building a Professional or Personal Learning Network:
Here is a step by step video tutorial on getting started with Twitter:
Stay tuned for future updates on how to maximize your PLN with Twitter and how to participate in a Twitter Chat!
We look forward to an amazing year ahead and we hope to see you on Twitter!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Social Media
You will find the Social Media reqest form below. Please send this link to staff members who wish to use an online social media platform with students. The JCS Technology Council will review reqests and notify the requestor of the final decision.
JCS Social Media Request: bit.ly/jcssocialmedia
JCS Social Media Request: bit.ly/jcssocialmedia
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