{"id":351,"date":"2015-02-19T06:59:52","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T06:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hourofcode.co.za\/?page_id=351"},"modified":"2015-06-12T18:37:06","modified_gmt":"2015-06-12T16:37:06","slug":"help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hourofcode.co.za\/help\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Millions of people of all ages have learned an Hour of Code<\/a>, a one-hour introductory course designed to demystify computer science and show that anybody can learn the basics.<\/p>\n How to<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Spacer” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Donate” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n We’re working to give every<\/em> student the opportunity to learn computer science \u2014 online and in schools where we\u2019ll establish permanent courses and train teachers. For every Rand you donate a child learns.<\/p>\n Please consider a donation<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Spacer” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Encourage local elementary schools to teach our elementary curriculum<\/a> or recruit teachers to attend a one-day workshop<\/a>\u00a0– at no cost. Or\u00a0partner with Code.org<\/a> to bring permanent courses into middle and high schools.<\/p>\n Sample letter<\/a>See Options for schools<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Spacer” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Advocate” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Petition your state to allow computer science to count towards math or science high school graduation credits. And promote computer science in your area with these stats, quotes and videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n Add your support<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Spacer” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Divider” color=”#cccccc” show_divider=”on” height=”40″ \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title – Are you a software engineer” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Offer” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n If you’re already a software engineer, there are many opportunities to get involved locally. Volunteer to teach our other courses<\/a> to local student with this guide<\/a>. And sign up to hear about volunteer opportunities near you. <\/p>\n Learn more<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Spacer” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”13″ \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Spend” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n With millions of students trying the Hour of Code, and hundreds of thousands doing the Code.org introductory online courses, we could use your help adding helpful hints for students who make mistakes. In just 10 minutes you can help improve our courses.<\/p>\n Learn more<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Spacer” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”40″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Make a generous donation<\/h2>\n
Ask your school to teach computer science<\/h2>\n
Advocate for computer science locally<\/h2>\n
Are you a software engineer? Help spread computer science<\/h1>\n
Offer help to local teachers<\/h2>\n
Spend 10 minutes adding “hints” to our tutorials<\/h2>\n