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# Hour of Code notes
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learn how to run an Hour Of Code with the BBC micro:bit. #docs
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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.
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## Preparation
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1) Computers
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Each participant has **a computer connected to a BBC micro:bit via micro-USB**.
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2) Internet
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Ensure that each computer has access to **internet**.
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3) Accounts
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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.
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4) Print the activity challenges (1 copy per participant):
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* [hour of code](/microbit/js/hourofcode/challenges)
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4) (optional) Raffle tickets and prizes
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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).
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5) (optional) Music
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Bring more energy in the room by playing music.
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## Timeline
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* ``00:00`` student sign in using **printed passwords** (see step 3)
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* ``10:00`` [hour of code tutorial](/microbit/js/hourofcode)
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* ``40:00`` raffle and demoes
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* ``50:00`` that's it!
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## Follow up
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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:
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* [more challenges](/microbit/lessonss) are available for BBC micro:bit
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* [the Quick Start Guide for Teachers](http://www.slideshare.net/Microsofteduk/bbc-microbit-guide-from-hodder-education) are available within BBC micro:bit
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_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._
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