![]() By Luis Aguayo & Jose Cardenas During the Computer Science Education Week, December 9 to December 15, Hubbard participated in the Hour of Code. Hour of Code is dedicated to computer coding and what it can do in the present and also the future. It was started to help promote computer science in the U.S. and increase participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education throughout the world. In the year 2020, it is estimated that there will be 1,000,000 more computer science jobs than there are students in the field. Currently, only 1 out of 10 schools in the U.S. offer computer science classes. Fortunately for Hubbard students, they have the option to take this class and the computer science teachers do not take this for granted. Ms. Dmytrow, Ms. Geenen, and Mr. O’Hara introduced students to Code.org, a website that introduces what code is and teaches how to code in a fun, engaging way. During the Week of Code, specially trained computer science students introduced coding to students, family and teachers. “The best part was that I was able to teach other teachers how to code,” said Karen Gutierrez, Div. 403. “That was a great experience.” Students also had the chance to complete all of the Hour of Code lessons which awarded students with prizes such as a 10GB Dropbox space, $10 in Skype credits, and free game downloads. 800 Hubbard students participated in the Week of Code. 18 Hubbard students were asked to introduce coding to the staff members at CPS headquarters. This opportunity was an honor for the students and their teachers because only three other schools in the city were invited. As one can see, coding is a subject that should be introduced to everyone. You don’t have to be a computer geek to learn as long as you want to be part of a growing career field.
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