EU Code Week

Coding lets you give commands to an electronic device. But technically, you don’t need a computer to be able to code. Instead, grab a partner – it can be your classmate, a friend, a parent or even a teacher, and give them instructions how to perform the #CodeWeekDance, which they need to follow precisely.

Resources you will need:

• The Code Week soundtrack
• The movements
• An example of the Code Week Dance
• A guide by Code.org to organise your unplugged Dance Party
• A learning bit on how to program your human-robot

2. Visual Programmming

Resources you will need:

• The Code Week soundtrack
• The movements
• An example of the Code Week Dance
• An example of a Scratch #CodeWeekDance project
• The Code Week characters
• A guide from Code.org on how to animate a character
• A guide by Code.org to organise your Dance Party

3. Text-based programming

Resources you will need:

• The Code Week soundtrack
• The movements
• An example of the Code Week Dance
• A tutorial on how to produce music with EarSketch
• A tutorial on how to create music with Sonic Pi

4. Robotics

Resources you will need:

• The Code Week soundtrack
• The movements
• An example of the Code Week Dance

5. Live Dance Challenge

• Record the video using Instagram Stories
• Follow @CodeWeekEU on Instagram
• Mention @CodeWeekEU in your story with the dance and make sure to use the hashtag #CodeWeekDance

The Code Week 2020 virtual kick-off will take place on 8th October at 5 pm Berlin/Brussels/Paris time. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live, Instagram TV and YouTube Live.

The exciting line-up includes guest speakers Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the Internal Market; Mariya Gabriеl, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth; Mitch Resnick, Creator of Scratch and Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab; Linda Liukas, author and illustrator of Hello Ruby; and Dipty Chander, President of E-MMA French non-profit organisation that promotes gender diversity in tech.

And if this is not enough, the Code Week team will also be showcasing new website features, resources and challenges. Alessandro Bogliolo, Professor of Computer Systems at the University of Urbino and coordinator of the Code Week ambassadors will be telling you more about the Code Week virtual Treasure Hunt.

EU Code Week will also be connecting with schools and students from all over Europe who will be sharing their coding stories and exchanging ideas with the guest speakers.

You will also have the chance to share your thoughts, ideas and ask your questions. All you need to do is tune in to the live stream on Facebook or YouTube on 8th October 2020 at 17:00-18.30 CET and comment or tweet with the #CodeWeek hashtag.