What is an hour of code?
By watching the video, you have certainly understood that programming is for everyone, from children to professionals.
Coding, or programming, is a highly formative and useful activity in advanced societies. It involves learning a formal, artificial language, just like English, Italian, or Latin. Formal languages are not ambiguous and are suitable for computer programming.
Observe the following graph:
Imagine having to work in a group without knowing how to speak. Learning to communicate is essential for working in a society where communication is fundamental. Without knowing English or Italian, you cannot work with others. Similarly, without learning a formal language like a programming language or mathematics, you will encounter serious problems in performing tasks that may be assigned to you. Observe the graph. 60% of jobs in modern societies require the ability to program, plan, and design, always using computational thinking.
Learning to program from a young age is crucial for acquiring experience in this language.
An hour of code is a well-structured project by an American non-governmental organization that encourages the study of computer science.
Do you want to start a programming experience? There are activities suitable for all ages and experiences.
You can start at www.code.org or by contacting me.
Good coding and above all, have fun.
Prof. Marco Palladino, computer science teacher at Liceo Scientifico E. Majorana in Moncalieri.