“Coding is becoming an increasingly crucial skill, and with Computer Science Education Week kicking off today, millions of students from around the world are being encouraged to take some time to learn how to code.
“Thanks to the Hour of Code campaign from nonprofit Code.org, popular movie characters like Elsa from “Frozen” and Princess Leia from “Star Wars” are also joining in.
“From Dec. 7 through 13, educators, extracurricular leaders, and parents alike are being encouraged to introduce kids to free, online Hour of Code tutorials.
“Designed for all ages, some tutorials are designed to be suitable for kids as young as 4.
“The tutorials are designed as games that are accessible for computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.”
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