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Students Plug Into the Hour of Code! BCPS Celebrates Computer Science Education Week December 9 – 15
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is celebrating Computer Science Education (CSEd) Week December 9 – 15, 2024, and is participating in Hour of Code activities throughout the month. CSEd Week aims to inspire students to learn computer science while raising awareness about the importance of expanding access to computer science in schools.
As part of CSEd Week, students are encouraged to complete at least one hour of coding activities. This year’s Hour of Code theme is “Making the Invisible Visible.” The goal is to shed light on how things you use daily are impacted by the power of computer science, even though you may not realize it.
Hour of Code activities take place at every school in the District. Through the BCPS Applied Learning Department, schools receive glow-in-the-dark bracelets for students who complete their coding challenges. Media are invited to cover the following events:
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Whispering Pines Center 3609 S.W. 89th Avenue Miramar, FL 33025
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Wednesday, December 11 10 – 11 a.m. |
Students will lead lessons on Cybersecurity through Minecraft as part of the Hour of Code.
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Fairway Elementary School 7850 Fairway Boulevard Miramar, FL 33023
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Wednesday, December 11 Noon – 12:30 p.m. |
Students work with AI tools and resources as they code. |
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(Districtwide Community Event) Nova Southeastern University – Carl Desantis Building, 3rd Floor 3050 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd. Davie, FL 33314
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Saturday, December 14 Interactive Area for Families and Community Members: 8 – 11:30 a.m.
Professional Learning for Educators: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Students, families, educators and community members are invited to a day of coding fun! Hands-on activities with interactive tools and games aim to inspire participants' interest in computer science. |
BCPS is a national leader in offering computer science courses, curriculum and activities for students of all ages – from elementary through high school. To learn more, visit browardschools.com/browardcodes.
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