Yesterday kicked off the start of Computer Science Education Week. “CSEdWeek” promotes Computer Science learning for all—students, teachers, parents, and anyone willing to learn how to code. Whether you’re an experienced technologist, hobbyist or self-proclaimed ‘non-techie’ there’s plenty of ways to get involved right here in your community. Find an Hour of Code event at your local Microsoft retail store, volunteer to run a coding workshop, or join us for the Silicon Valley debut screening of Big Dream on the Microsoft campus in Mountain View – all are great ways to get involved and participate in the largest education event in history.
‘Big Dream’ Film Screening:
Sunday, December 14, 4:30 pm- 7:00pm
1065 La Avenida, Mountain View, CA 9404
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To celebrate the culmination of Computer Science Education Week, you’re invite you to join us for a special screening of Big Dream. This documentary follows the stories of seven young women in technology fields around the globe. Each story takes a look at how these young women overcame personal challenges to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. Big Dream was underwritten and co-produced by Microsoft, and was recently shown at the Napa Valley Film Festival.
Save your spot and RSVP here.
Hour of Code Workshops:
Design. Develop. Deploy. Take part in this year’s global Hour of Code movement during Computer Science Education Week, and go behind the scenes to learn how to build, publish, and bring mobile games to life. Participants will learn how easy it is to code and create immersive customized game environments, and will explore the strategy and creativity involved in designing and developing games. Afterwards, they can even share their final product with friends and family. Event curriculum is designed for ages 8 to 13, and the parent, legal guardian or authorized adult caregiver of every minor participant must remain in the Microsoft store for the duration of the event. Register today to participate in workshops.
Here is a list of all free ‘Hour of Code’ workshops open to the public:
- December 9, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Palo Alto
RSVP here
- December 10, 2014 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, San Francisco
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- December 10, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Santa Clara
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- December 11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, San Francisco
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- December 11, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Santa Clara
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* this workshop will be facilitated by Microsoft engineers
- December 12, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, San Francisco
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- December 12, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Santa Clara
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