In recognition of the 2016 Computer Science Education Week, re:learn is pleased to host the Hour of Code in its Lagos and Abuja centres.
The programme is a one-hour introduction to computer programming, designed to demystify coding and show that anyone can learn to program. A global movement, the Hour of Code reaches millions of students in over 180 countries.
In celebration of the course, re:learn is organising a week-long lineup of free activities. Last year, we introduced 65 children between the ages of 5-18 to an Hour of Code. This year, we have activities lined up for schools, teachers, parents and their children.
Why Code?
Computers are becoming a critical piece in this age, as they are integrated in almost every part of our lives. They’re in our pockets, homes and offices, impacting our everyday utilities and services. All these computers all have one thing in common; they depend on software to tell them what to do, which makes digital literacy a key part of this century.
Through the Hour of Code, we aim to spark excitement around learning computer science, not just for children, but teachers and parents!
Event Details:
The Hour of Code runs through the second week of December. You can sign up for Hour of Code activities holding on any day that week.
Date: 5th – 11th of December
Venue: Lagos – Co-Creation Hub MXLab, Ground Floor, 294 Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo-Yaba
Abuja – The re:learn Centre, 35 Fandriana Close, Off Aminu, Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Join Us
For Schools: School administrators or school owners can sign up their school, so students and teachers can participate in the Hour of Code for free. Registration can be completed by completing this form here.
For Teachers: We have special Hour of Code sessions for educators, holding on Tuesday and Thursday. Teachers can sign up here to attend for free.
For Parents: To wrap up the CS Education week, on Saturday the 11th, we have special parent-child sessions. Parents can sign up to attend with their children here.
Volunteers: individuals who know how to read and write code, and are passionate about education and technology can sign up to mentor at the Hour of Code at any of the sessions happening during the week. Sign up here
For further information or inquiries, reach out to [email protected].
