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| TIDEWATER CHAPTER CHAPTER - May 17, 2015 |
Young AFCEANs Assist With 'Hour of Code' |
The chapter's Young AFCEAN Council was in full force assisting students at Calvary Christian Academy in Hampton, Virginia, with its “Hour of Code” event in May. This was an opportunity for young students to learn the basic concepts of computer science using drag-and-drop programming, repeat loops, conditionals and basic algorithms. The Angry Birds and Bad Piggies tutorials encouraged creativity and problem-solving skills. The chapter received numerous accolades from the children, parents and school administrators for its support. The Hour of Code is supported by President Barack Obama, and CEOs from Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Disney, Bing and YouTube joined the initiative that aims to give every child the opportunity to learn computer science to prepare them for any future career. |
Event Photographs: |
 Attending the Hour of Code event in May are (front row, l-r) Airman 1st Class Taylor Herbert, USAF; Staff Sgt. Anita Carrero, USAF; Senior Airman Kayla Warren, USAF; (back row, l-r) Nan Williams, Calvary Christian Academy principal; Senior Airman Kylie Subjinske, USAF; Dr. Darilyn Mercadel, early childhood education consultant; and Master Sgt. Elias Garcia, USAF. |
 Master Sgt. Garcia, the chapter's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) director, joins students who participated in the May event. |
 Airman 1st Class Herbert provides programming assistance to a student at the Hour of Code event in May. |
