diff --git a/docs/hourofcode/notes.md b/docs/hourofcode/notes.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1326ef06..00000000 --- a/docs/hourofcode/notes.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,48 +0,0 @@ -# Hour of Code notes - -learn how to run an Hour Of Code with the BBC micro:bit. #docs - -The BBC micro:bit can be used to run an Hour Of Code™ event for beginner of all ages. This document provides a detailed guidance on how to prepare and deliver the event in your school. - -## Preparation - -1) Computers - -Each participant has **a computer connected to a BBC micro:bit via micro-USB**. - -2) Internet - -Ensure that each computer has access to **internet**. - -3) Accounts - -Create a classroom in https://www.microbit.co.uk and pre-populate the classroom with student accounts. **Print the student passwords** and cut out each password. - -4) Print the activity challenges (1 copy per participant): - -* [hour of code](/microbit/js/hourofcode/challenges) - -4) (optional) Raffle tickets and prizes - -Reward students with raffle tickets to keep them engaged. Finishing a tutorial or challenge on paper should equal a raffle ticket. Perform a raffle throughout the hour and give away lots of cheap prizes (candy is always a nice choice). - -5) (optional) Music - -Bring more energy in the room by playing music. - -## Timeline - -* ``00:00`` student sign in using **printed passwords** (see step 3) -* ``10:00`` [hour of code tutorial](/microbit/js/hourofcode) -* ``40:00`` raffle and demoes -* ``50:00`` that's it! - -## Follow up - -After your Hour Of Code™, you will want to provide plenty of material for students to continue learning about coding. Here are some good places to start: - -* [more challenges](/microbit/js/lessons) are available for BBC micro:bit -* [the Quick Start Guide for Teachers](http://www.slideshare.net/Microsofteduk/bbc-microbit-guide-from-hodder-education) are available within BBC micro:bit - -_The Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by [Computer Science Education Week](http://csedweek.org) and [Code.org](http://code.org) to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming._ -