Quest Academy participated in Hour of Code this past week!  I am sure your children have been talking all about it!  I know my First Grader has…He LOVED it and made sure I printed out his Certificate of Completion! 



What is HOUR OF CODE?



What is Computer Science?

Computer science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation.

Why is it important for students to learn about computer programming?

• Computer Science is a top paying college degree
• By 2020 there will be 1,000,000 more computer science jobs than there are students
• Without computer science not much works
• There will always be jobs for coders
• Solving problems is never boring
• Making.  Really.  Cool.  Things!

Now it is your turn…try it out!

http://csedweek.org

If you child has been asking for more go to:

http://learn.code.org/users/sign_up