Disney Interactive is partnering with Code.org to unveil a computer science tutorial featuring heroines Anna and Elsa from Frozen. The tutorial kicks off the second-annual Hour of Code campaign, a worldwide effort to broaden participation in computer science – especially by girls – during Computer Science Education Week, December 8-14, 2014. Students around the world will learn to write code that enables Anna and Elsa to draw snowflakes and snowmen and perform magical “ice craft” in Code.org’s signature lesson for the Hour of Code 2014. The tutorial aims to teach logic and math and nurtures creative thinking through introductory computer programming.
As technology continues to shape our world, it becomes increasingly important for individuals, especially young students, to acquire new skills that prepare them for the future. The collaboration between Disney Interactive and Code.org signifies a significant step towards this goal. By introducing a computer science tutorial featuring beloved characters like Anna and Elsa from Frozen, students are not only engaged but also encouraged to explore the world of coding and programming. This innovative approach to learning incorporates logic, math, and creative thinking, allowing students to develop essential skills while having fun. With the guidance of role-model technologists and celebrities, students can navigate through the tutorial and gain valuable insights into the world of technology. The incorporation of learning and development software tools ensures that students have access to the resources they need to unlock their potential and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Role-model technologists and celebrities, including Polyvore CEO Jess Lee, Microsoft engineer Paola Mejia, app developer and model Lyndsey Scott, and model Karlie Kloss, provide short video lectures to guide students through the one-hour activity. Students will be able to share their artwork online or with friends through a unique link.
“As a parent, I know firsthand how excited kids are over Disney’s ‘Frozen,’” said Hadi Partovi, co-founder of Code.org. “Our entire team is grateful for Disney Interactive’s tireless support of the Hour of Code, which provides students an entry point into the world of creativity that opens up when they build technology for the first time.”
“Disney Interactive shares Code.org’s passion to unleash the creative potential within all of us and we’re proud that the Disney characters will help children grow and learn important skills,” said Jimmy Pitaro, president of Disney Interactive. “Computer science and coding literacy are vital to our children’s future and we applaud Code.org for making computer science education more widely available.”
Along with this collaboration, Disney is donating $100,000 to support Code.org’s efforts to bring computer science education to afterschool programs nationwide. Next month, we’ll also host special Hour of Code events for local students in our Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Seattle, and Kelowna, British Columbia offices.
The tutorial, “Artist with Anna & Elsa,” is Code.org’s newest addition to its online learning platform, Code Studio, designed to teach students the basics of computer science, starting as early as kindergarten. Code Studio is used in more than 50,000 classrooms.
Last year, Code.org launched the Hour of Code with a tutorial featuring artwork from Rovio’s Angry Birds, PopCap Games’ Plants vs. Zombies and video lectures by Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. To date, 22 million students have tried the one-hour, introductory tutorial.
Try “Artist with Anna & Elsa” now, at Code Studio: code.org/frozen
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