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CODE.ORG

Hello Children, let’s explore Code.org,

a fun platform to learn coding Code.org is famous for its global Hour
through games and activities. of Code initiative, encouraging people
to try coding for one hour during
Computer Science Education Week.

WHAT IS CODE.ORG?

Code.org is a beginner-friendly platform that teaches computer basics through

interactive, block-based coding, making programming easy for all ages.

Some of the features of Code.org are as follows:

Free curriculum offering interactive courses for all ages, including Hour of Code.
Beginner-friendly visual, block-based programming for easy learning.

Professional development programs for educators.

Covers coding, algorithms, problem-solving and internet safety.
Click on the https://code.org and Sign In to your account.

EXPLORING THE INTERFACE

After logging into Code.org and opening Sprite Lab, you will see the following
interface:

Project Name appears at the top, Show Code displays the JavaScript behind
helping users identify and organise block-based programs, bridging visual and
their coding projects easily. textual coding for better understanding.

Workspace is
where you drag and
Stage is the area drop coding blocks
where your animations to create programs.
and sprites appear.

A set of pre-designed coding blocks
Run Button starts the are available for building your code.
program you created.

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