Hello!
-- In my class, your child {studentName} is learning computer science on{' '} - Code.org, a fun, creative platform for - learning computer science and basic coding to create interactive - animations, games, or apps. Your interest in what your child is - learning is critical, and Code.org makes it easy to stay involved. -
-- Step 1 - Encourage your child, show interest in computer science -
-- One of the best ways is to ask your child to explain what they’re - learning and show you a project they are proud of ( - see details - ). Or watch one of{' '} - these videos{' '} - together. -
-Step 2 - Get your child set up to use Code.org at home
-- At the top of their homepage, {studentName || 'your student'} can - continue the course they are doing with their classroom at school. - They can also create their own{' '} - - games or artwork in the Project Gallery - {' '} - or check out code.org/athome for - ideas for things to work on at home. -
-Step 3 - Connect your email to your student’s account
-- Keep up to date with what your student is working on and receive - updates from Code.org. Have your child sign in to Code.org and then - enter your email in Account Settings or{' '} - click here. -
-Join the weekly “Code Break” every Wednesday
-- The team at Code.org hosts a live interactive classroom for students - of all ages. Anybody can participate, and learn computer science in a - fun format starring very special guests.{' '} - More info. -
-Why computer science
-- Computer science teaches students critical thinking, problem solving, - and digital citizenship, and benefits all students, no matter what - opportunities they pursue in the future. And learning to make - interactive animations, code-art, games, and apps on Code.org - encourages creativity and makes learning fun. -
-Code.org’s commitment to student privacy
-- Code.org assigns utmost importance to student safety and security. - Code.org has signed the{' '} - Student Privacy Pledge and their{' '} - privacy practices have received{' '} - - one of the highest overall scores from Common Sense Media - - . You can find further details by viewing Code.org’s{' '} - Privacy Policy. -
-- Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your - continued support of your child and of our classroom! -
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