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Hour of Code: Programming with Karel the Dog

Giving commands to a computer, which is what programming is all about, is just like giving commands to a dog. Learn how to code with Karel the Dog—a fun, accessible, and visual introduction to text or block-based programming that teaches fundamental concepts like commands and functions to beginners.

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Middle School, High School
Contact Hours
1
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Hour of Code

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Hour of Code
Giving commands to a computer, which is what programming is all about, is just like giving commands to a dog. Learn how to code with Karel the Dog—a fun, accessible, and visual introduction to text or block-based programming that teaches fundamental concepts like commands and functions to beginners.

1
Lessons
2
Videos
4
Exercises
1
Challenges

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