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\"\"The Hour of Code is a global initiative to introduce young people (and those young at heart) to computer science. The Hour of Code takes place during Computer Science Education Week, which is held annually around the birthday of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper<\/a> (December 9, 1906).<\/p>\n

For teachers who are already leading robotics courses and programs, the Hour of Code might seem redundant. But consider students who have not opted into optional robotics courses. This is an opportunity to expose all students to robotics. This is particularly important if the opt-in robotics program at your school has not attracted a large number of girls or other under-represented groups. Robotics is one of the best ways to introduce people to programming because\u00a0of the immediate feedback and the attractiveness of the medium, LEGO blocks, and other building materials.<\/p>\n

So, what can you do in an hour? First, of course, you don’t have to limit the initiative to an hour (and you don’t have to schedule it during Computer Science Education Week). Second, given the cost and availability of robotics kits, some activities use virtual robotics, robots on computer and tablet screens.<\/p>\n

Below are a variety of resources and examples that might inspire you to share robotics with a wider audience during an Hour of Code.<\/p>\n