The month-long Microsoft "Hour of Code 100 Schools China Tour" event came to a successful end. "Hour of Code" is a global public welfare activity to enhance the knowledge of computer science among young people, which aims to open up a new world of computer science for young people through one hour of learning. As one of the most important activities of this year's "Hour of Code": the "Hour of Code", organized for the children of Microsoft employees, customers and partners, the "Hour of Code", the "Spring festival of science and technology, the year of the tiger", was held on January 15 at Microsoft Zhongguancun Building. Through the New Year topic and the integration of Microsoft's scientific and technological capabilities, the event will convey the sense of innovation and innovative thinking to more teenagers.
At the scene of Microsoft's "Hour of Code's Technology Spring, Year of the Tiger", with the support of Microsoft's intelligent cloud and AI technology, the animated image Tiger Dun from the movie "Little Tiger Dun Big Hero" interacted with the children on the spot and Dr. Hou Yang, senior vice president of Microsoft Global Vice President and Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China
Dr. Hou Yang, Senior Vice President of Microsoft Worldwide and Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China, said: "Under the new normal, technological innovation has become a key force in digital transformation and industrial upgrading. The foundation of scientific and technological innovation is talent, and the cultivation of innovative talents is bound to 'start from the doll'. This year's 'Hour of Code' event covers 100 schools across the country, and I am very pleased to see that this event has been warmly welcomed by many teachers and students. Interest is the best teacher, and I sincerely hope that more and more children will be able to feel the charm of computer science in this hour-long experience, become interested in programming, and invest more time in learning computer-related knowledge in the future. As a global technology company, Microsoft will continue to focus on and support the enlightenment and cultivation of innovative thinking of young people at different stages in China based on its own technology, platform and resources. ”
Dr. Yang Hou, Senior Vice President of Microsoft Worldwide and Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China, interacted with the children at the scene
The 2021 "Hour of Code" tour lasted for one month, covering more than 100 public, private and international schools in more than 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, with more than 4,000 students participating and a total of more than 150 training sessions. The activity course includes five Microsoft basic education solution courses, including AI Fang Xiaozhi Learning Platform, Unplugged Logic Programming Enlightenment, Kudou Logic Thinking Course, STEAM Maker Course and Micro: Bit Embedded Programming Course, for primary and junior high school students aged 8 to 15, through computer programming, online games and hands-on classes, to cultivate young people's logical thinking and programming thinking. During the training, Microsoft not only equipped three full-time trainers, but also recruited more than 40 MVPs and volunteer instructors, and trained IT teachers to become resident teachers, so that Microsoft's basic education courses can be effectively continued after the event.
Students from Futian Primary School in Futian District, Shenzhen participated in the "Hour of Code" activity
Teacher Chen Hua of Futian Primary School in Futian District, Shenzhen, said: "This 'Hour of Code' activity was launched in the third grade class, and the children felt the fun of programming in the gamified scene. Some children were so excited during the activity that they couldn't help but share some of his novel discoveries with their tablemates. I don't think they're programming, they're just breaking through. I hope that such activities can be held regularly and benefit more children. ”
Students at Futian Primary School in Futian District, Shenzhen experience the fun of programming
Mr Jiao Yang, from Wellington College Of Expatriates Tianjin, said: "The Hour of Code is like a key that opens the door to the world of programming for students. In this activity, the students learned the basic use of micro:bit and initially experienced the joy of human-machine dialogue. Learning programming can cultivate the rigor of students' logic, and students can achieve their predetermined goals in the process of trial and error and correction. Hopefully, more and more students will have access to this 'language of the future.'"
Students at Wellington College of Expatriate Tianjin experience a micro:bit embedded programming curriculum
As a programming science popularization activity initiated by the non-profit organization Code.org, "Hour of Code" has been successfully held for 8 consecutive years since it was introduced to China by Microsoft in 2014, and its unique fun and inspiration have also been widely welcomed by teachers, students and parents. So far, more than 600,000 Chinese students have experienced a first-class computer science education that is in sync with the world. In addition to the Hour of Code, Microsoft has been committed to using its own resources, platforms and experience to help China cultivate future-oriented digital skills talents through projects such as the "Innovation Cup" and "Digital Skills Empowerment". Talent is the fundamental driving force to promote social, economic and enterprises to achieve lasting innovation and sustainable development, Microsoft will continue to guide more Chinese teenagers to embark on the road of programming, escorting more children's "programming dreams" and "innovation dreams".