Get More from an Hour of Code

The Hour of Code™ is a global movement inspired by CSEdWeek and code.org to introduce computer programming to tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Tynker is a proud provider of Hour of Code activities.

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Hour of Code with Tynker…..

1. Introduces coding in an engaging way2. Enhances STEM learning outcomes3. Fun for beginners AND experienced coders4. Collaborative5. Easy to set up6. Metrics dashboard shows progress7. Students create projects to share 8. Students get to save their work

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Hear what kids are saying…..

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Over 18 million have started programming with Tynker

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Plan your Hour of Code with Tynker

Grades K-4: 4 Activities Grades 5-8: 4 Activities Advanced: 4 Activities

Multi-level coding adventures Design personalized characters Build and play your own games

Engage all ages, experience levels

& interests!

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Engage Students with a Personalized Approach1. MOTIVATE LEARNING – Personal Characters

Kids make their own characters and guide them thru the coding puzzlesCandy Quest (K-4), Dragon Dash (Gr 5-8), Debugger (Gr 5-8)

2. CREATE SOMETHINGKids pick projects of interest (create something to share with others)

Grades K-4 – Greeting Card, Trail Blazer 1, Brick BreakerGrades 5-8 – My Art Studio, Arcade Shooter, Debugger, Pattern Maker

3. NEED MORE CHALLENGE?Grades K-4 – Comic CreatorGrades 5-8 – Trail Blazer 2, 2-Player Cannon

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Teacher’s Guide: tynker.com/hour-of-code/teacher

Grade Level

Coding Experience

Teacher Notes

Answer Keys Available!

Average Completion Time

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Sample SequencesGrade K-3 Grade 4-5 Grade 6+

Beginner LevelFirst time coders

Candy QuestTrailBlazer-1

Greeting Card

Dragon DashGreeting CardPattern Maker

Dragon DashPattern MakerComic Maker

Intermediate levelDabbled with some visual programming

Dragon DashComic MakerPattern Maker

DebuggerMy Art StudioBrick Breaker

DebuggerTrailblazer-1

Arcade Shooter

Advanced LevelComfortable with writing programs

Dragon DashMy Art Studio

Arcade Shooter

DebuggerTrailblazer 2

2 Player Cannon

DebuggerTrailblazer 2

2 Player Cannon

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Completed Project Samples (click to play)

Greeting Card Brick Breaker Arcade Shooter

Comic Creator Pattern Maker 2 Player Cannon

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School Outcomes & MeasurementWhat do TynkerHOC activities

teach?

Common Core Standards support

Certificates for completed activities

Programming Concepts:RepetitionConditional logicComputer DrawingHandling keyboard InputCreating apps

Computational Thinking:Problem DecompositionPattern RecognitionAbstractionAlgorithmic ThinkingAutomation

Math:Reason abstractly and quantitativelyNumber SenseGeometry

Language Arts:Reading Informational TextWriting

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How to Get Setup for Hour of Code with Tynker

1. Existing Tynker Teachers – no prep neededStudents sign in. From their dashboard, click on the Hour of Code icon.

All student projects and certificates will be saved to their accounts

You can easily share your project Showcase

Activity progress is viewable from yourdashboard.

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How to Get Setup for Hour of Code with Tynker

2. New to Tynker – Set up FREE teacher account

Sign up and add your class using our Getting Started Guide: bit.ly/EducatorGuide

There are 3 ways to provide student access:• Students sign in via their Google Education login –EASIEST WAY!• Create individual Tynker accounts, or import from a spreadsheet• Students create their own Tynker accounts and join your class

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Set up Tips (esp for public computer areas)1. Encourage students to sign in to save their progress, certificates

and projects.

2. Remind students to sign out when they are done.

3. If you have a Tynker Account and you want students to add themselves to your classroom…..

After signing in, students choose to join your class

Then students enter your class code to join the class

Give students your class code

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Inspiration: tynker.com/hour-of-code/projects

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Fun Ideas For An Exciting Hour of Code• Post printouts of kids’ custom characters on a bulletin board

• Plan a Family Hour of Code Showcase! Invite parents, community leaders and school administrators to see the great work you and the students are doing.

• Have a classroom challenge! Showcase the best creations using Pattern Maker, My Art Studio or Animated Card Creator

• For experienced students – pick a theme and ask students to create lessons for each other using Tutorial Designer

• Reach out to the media and turn your Hour of Code into a community success story! Use our press template.

• Customize our event flyer and get the word out. Use our event signage template to guide participants during your event.

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Social Media Tweets

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Build multi-level games, solve puzzles and make animated cards with #hourofcode. #CreateWithCode @gotynker

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Teachers: Sign Up and Do an Hour of Code Today!

Start here!

Why Teach Coding?Hour of Code ™ is an entry point to doing more with

coding in the classroom. When you integrate computer programming into the curriculum, you not only put your students on a path to learning valuable computational

thinking skills, you also support K-8 learning in all academic areas.

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Benefits of Learning Programming

Supports Learning in Many Academic Areashttps://vimeo.com/105313545

Builds 21st Century Computational Skills, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking (Code.org) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc

Empowers students to create and innovate with technology, not just consume itHere's a sneak peek of students enjoying Tynker at school, and at camp.

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Tynker integrates with all school subjects

Solar System4th Grade

Water Cycle5th Grade

Geography Quiz7th Grade

Baylands Story3rd Grade

Gravity Simulation8th Grade

History Lesson6th Grade

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History: Ancient Civilizations

Science Sim: Moon & Tides Geometry Animation

Spanish Language Quiz

Language Arts: Storytelling

Math: Rate & Distance

Students Explain Coding using Tynker

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