Debut of RVC Hour of Code @ Cherryvale Mall

Over a dozen people showed up to learn how to code a drag and drop Flappy Bird game. Those walking by observed families gathering and learning together around screens that normally separate.

PLAY GAMES CREATED BY ATTENDEES

Hour of Code  |  Rock Valley College  |  6:30-7:30pm

Location: CherryVale Mall (2nd Floor by Maurices)

• Tuesday, July 3rd 2018 - Classic Maze  
• Tuesday, August 7th 2018 - LightBot  
• Tuesday, September 4th 2018 - Build an iPhone Game  
• Tuesday, October 2nd 2018 - Intro to Javascript  
• Tuesday, November 6th 2018 - Create a game about the movie Frozen  
• Tuesday, December 4th 2018 - Animated Holiday Card  

About

The first Hour of Code event at Rock Valley College was on December 12th, 2015. The event brought 126 people from the Rockford Region to learn more about Computer Science fundamentals and coding!
Professor Chuck Konkol of Rock Valley College hosts monthly Hour of Code Workshops -- which will be held at CherryVale Mall beginning in June 2018! These Hour of Code workshops are OPEN TO PUBLIC! The workshops are scheduled monthly. The workshops focus on creating a drag and drop app to share with family and friends while the "Learn Coding with Robots" focus on coding and robotics. 

RSVP

Space is limited in each workshop. Click here to RSVP now to reserve your space!

Workshops

What happens at the Hour of Code Workshop?

• Fun, hands on learning about coding
• Unplugged and online learning
• Perfect for ages 5 and up!
• Raffle prizes
• Information about CIS Computer Science and Coding Courses offered at Rock Valley College

Agenda

• Welcome & Introduction
• Computer Science or Code Tutorial (Unplugged or Online)
• Wrap it Up with Raffle Drawing for Door Prizes

National Hour of Code Program

The ultimate national goal is to get 10 million students to try computer science for one hour. In addition, the Hour of Code demystifies computer science and coding. For more information about this nation-wide event visit hourofcode.com/us.