What is the Hour of Code? 
The Hour of Code™ is a global initiative by Computer Science Education Week (CS Ed Week) and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. In North Dakota, this gives our educators an opportunity to build on our mission of Every Student, Every School, Cyber Educated.
Hour of AI 2025
Building on over a decade of success with the Hour of Code, the new global initiative by Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of AI is designed to help students and educators everywhere take their first step into understanding and creating with AI.
The Hour of AI takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2025 Computer Science Education Week will be December 8-14, but you can host an Hour of AI or an Hour of Code all year-round.
Join millions across the globe in organizing an hour of coding. Anyone, anywhere can do it. No experience needed.
Code.org Activities
Code.org
Code.org offers free computer science courses, curriculum, and projects for students and educators, including free resources for Hour of Code.
Game Lab
Game Lab is a programming environment where you can make simple animations and games with objects and characters that interact with each other. Design an animation or game, code with blocks or JavaScript to make it work, then share your app in seconds.
Looking for unplugged activities?
Check out these great activities, no computers or devices needed!
Minecraft
Learn basic coding concepts in Minecraft Education's Hour of Code/Hour of AI activities. Explore past years' worlds and keep an eye out for this year's new Hour of Code event!
More Resources
Virtual Field Trips
Teen Tech LIVE is Dream Hustle Code's annual event that brings together thousands of youth from hundreds of schools across America for an engaging tech/gaming-centered educational experience.
Join a virtual field trip on Friday, Dec. 12 — for students in grades 5-12.
Want to connect with an EduTech Specialist?
Contact us or email help@k12.nd.us to be connected with an EduTech Information Technology Specialist for questions, ideas, and assistance for your Hour of Code!
ND Hour of Code Partners
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