Try Something New in the New Year: Coding!

Recently, millions of students and adults took part in the "Hour of Code," (http://code.org/) a worldwide event that introduced computer programming and its "awesomeness" to anyone willing to give it a chance.  I had never really known much about computer science; in fact, I was a bit intimidated by it all.  But once I saw the faces of the students, I knew its value and appeal.

The excitement was palpable as students reached new levels of their programs.  To the students, coding feels like games.  After spending this time K-5 witnessing the "Power of Code"--I am hooked. We need to carve out more opportunities like this for our students--play on!