Howard County
Hour of Code
Compete, Learn, and Win Prizes!
Howard County Hour of Code is a 7-day event taking place from April 21, 2025 to April 28, 2025.
Learn _ the fun way!
The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Howard County's version of Hour of Code is made by students, for students.
Compete For Glory!
We aim to provide aspiring computer scientists with an opportunity for skill development and friendly competition. Visit the leaderboard to check out how your high school is doing! All Howard County schools and corresponding points will be displayed here.
View Leaderboard| Place | School | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School 1 | 5000 |
| 2 | School 2 | 4000 |
| 3 | School 3 | 3000 |
| 4 | School 4 | 2000 |
| 5 | School 5 | 1000 |
Hello World
This is a dummy article for demonstration purposes.
The “Hello World!” program is the first step in learning how to code with any language. This tradition was first established in the 70s by Nokia Bell Labs and has since advanced into the famous first line of code that most programmers write. It is a program that prints the text “Hello World!” to some output stream, usually the console, and it’s primarily taught for three purposes...
Learn New Topics!
HocoHOC offers a wide variety of interesting and informative articles on computer science topics. By completing them, you'll not only acquire new skills but also earn your school points!
View ArticlesTrack Your Progress!
Complete quizzes to earn points! You'll be able to see how you progress through four sections: Fundamentals, Data Structures & Algorithms, Web Development, and Machine Learning.
View DashboardJoin a Growing Community
Compete with students from across the county to learn, win prizes, and bring your school to the top of the leaderboard!
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Prizes
Individual Prizes
- 4x $25 Art of Problem Solving Gift Cards
- 3x $200 X-Camp Class Coupons
- 3x $150 X-Camp Class Coupons
- 3x $100 X-Camp Class Coupons
- 2x JBL Go Essential Waterproof IPX7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- 2x Belkin SoundForm Mini Wireless Bluetooth Headphones for Kids
- 1x Razer - Huntsman V2 TKL Wired Gaming Keyboard
- 1x Sony - WH-CH520 Wireless Headphone
- $50 X-Camp Class Coupons for EVERYONE
School Prizes
- Website banner
- $300 donation to computer science department
Meet the Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Howard County Hour of Code is a 7-day event taking place from May 29 to June 4, 2024.
Login on the website using your HCPSS Google account, navigate to the Articles tab on this website, and start reading articles and answering questions! By completing articles, you will earn you and your school points.
Any device should work fine, we've worked hard to provide a good experience on all screen sizes. However, if you do experience a problem, using a larger screen never hurts!
Points are earned by completing articles, which are transformed into raffle tickets at the end of the event. Scroll up to our prizes section to see what you can win this year.
Computer science helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science, and through this event, you will get the chance to see what computer science is all about and its wide range of topics. By starting early in learning about computer science, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
If you liked learning about CS, then consider taking some of our county’s courses! CS is also unique in that there is a wide array of online resources to help you learn, from YouTube tutorials to free courses to online forums. Make sure to take advantage of these!
Please email any questions to mdhocohoc@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you find a bug or incorrect information in an article, please report it to mdhocohoc@gmail.com. Bug hunters may receive special swag!
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