The “Hour of Code” event is organized worldwide by Code.org to develop children's algorithmic thinking systems and raise awareness about computer science.
The goal is for children, who are introduced to technology at an early age, to become producers rather than just consumers. Code.org continues its work as one of the global educational platforms that connect children with computer science through gamified content.
Gözde Erbaz, Turkey representative for Code.org, stated that children will benefit from computer science and algorithmic thinking, regardless of the profession they choose in the future. Erbaz emphasized that the purpose of education is not merely to train software developers, but to build a foundation for problem-solving, production, and analytical thinking.
One Million IT Professionals Needed
Gözde Erbaz explained that she realized the need in this field while searching for a suitable computer science education program for her daughter, and subsequently founded RobinCode.org, which develops educational technologies.
Erbaz highlighted that Code.org, one of the largest organizations in early childhood computer science education, choosing RobinCode as one of its collaborators in Turkey is a significant achievement. She also drew attention to the need for qualified human resources in the IT sector.
One Cannot Produce Without Imagination
Within the scope of the Hour of Code events, 250 children from Turkey received free education. The aim of these activities was for children to think solution-oriented instead of problem-oriented, to produce, and to use technology consciously.
Erbaz stated that it is not enough for children to merely learn how to use computers; their abilities to imagine, design, and connect with the real world also need to be supported.
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