111: Everybody code for one hour this week!

It's time for the Hour of Code again - and in this episode, everyone is encouraged to code for one hour! It doesn't matter when you listen - the activities will be available free for you to try.

You can find all the Hour of Code activities here.

The ones I mention in this episode:

* Disney Codeillusion: Media Art Adventure with Mickey
Grades 2-8 | JavaScript

* Design Your Own Maze!
Grades 6+ | JavaScript

* Code a Grandparent Card in Scratch
Grades 2-8 | Blocks

* Codesters: Code Your Own PSA
Grades 6+ | Python

* CodeMonkey Jr.: Pre-coding for Preschoolers
Pre-reader | Blocks

* Build your own chatbot in Python
Grades 9+ | Python

* Space Adventure: Write Code and Catch Bananas!
Grades 2-8 | CoffeeScript

* Professor Photon's Color Conundrum
Grades 6+ | Computational Thinking focused so no language

Show host FundaFunda Academy has a Christmas contest that includes basic Scratch tutorials.

For Computer Education week (ends Sunday 13 December) you can get FundaFunda's 5-week Beginner Scratch or Python class for just $35 (a $20 saving). No coupon required.These classes are self-paced but are also graded and help is available for students who need it.

Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool. We would love to hear how you are using tech in early elementary homeschooling!

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode.