Hour of Code 2017: Free sessions December 4 & 7

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The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 45 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104. 109,976 events registered for Hour of Code 2017, 3,344 in Canada.

The Hour of Code is back at Académie de la Capitale on the week of December 4! AcadeCap students, JK to High School,  will be participating all week during class hours, but we will be hosting afternoon sessions open to the public.

Join us on December 4 and December 7 from 4:15 to 5:45 pm for free coding sessions. Spots are limited so admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please download the electronically fillable registration form in MS Word format here: C S Edu Week Reg Dec 2017. A PDF version is also available here: C S Edu Week Reg Dec 2017. Please email the filled forms to info@acadecap.org. For more information, please call 613-721-3872.

Below are the topics offered:

  • A) Minecraft Journey through Minecraft with code: Hero’s Journey
    Mojang, Microsoft and Code.org | Blocks | Gr: 2+
    Minecraft is back for the Hour of Code with a brand new activity! Journey through
    Minecraft with code.
  • B) Code with Anna and Elsa
    Code.org | Blocks | Gr: 2+
    Let’s use code to join Anna and Elsa as they explore the magic and beauty of ice. You will create snowflakes and patterns as you ice-skate and make a winter wonderland that you can then share with your friends!
  • C) STAR WARS: Building a Galaxy with Code
    Code.org | Blocks, JavaScript | Gr: 2+
    Learn how to program droids, and create your own Star Wars game in a galaxy far away
  • D) DR DJ Device
    Code Avengers | Language Independent | Gr: 6-8
    Join Cody and Ava as they learn about Data Representation using a fun and interactive DJ Device. Discover how your name can be represented using numbers, images and sound while creating your very own colourful musical melody!
  • E) Infinity Play Lab
    Code.org | Blocks | Gr: 2-8
    Use Play Lab to create a story or game starring Disney Infinity Characters
  • F) Street Artist
    Kano | Blocks, JavaScript | Gr: 2-5
    Art & technology unite! Students will code with a paintbrush to make unique artwork. Will learn computer science principles, using real programming language in an engaging way.
  • G) Learn How to Build 10 Apps in 1 Hour
    Thunkables | Blocks | Gr 6+
    Using language of blocks, learn to build 10 simple apps in an hour.

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