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Discover Coding at CoderDojo: Fun and Free Learning for Kids

Join CoderDojo, a volunteer-led coding club for kids aged 7 to 17, where they can learn to code in a fun and supportive environment. Launched in 2011 in Cork, Ireland, CoderDojo has grown to over 750 clubs across 50 countries by October 2015. Mentors support young learners in languages like Scratch, Python, and HTML. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate. No cost for attendance; we just ask for enthusiasm and cooperation. Sign up for each session, and be part of the coding adventure!

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Discover Coding at CoderDojo: Fun and Free Learning for Kids

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  2. RTPP What’s CoderDojo? • CoderDojo all started in James Whelton’s school in Cork in early 2011 • Volunteer-led clubs for kids between 7 and 17 can discover how to code • As of Oct 2015, there’s over 750 verified CoderDojos in 50 countries!

  3. RTPP What’s the cost? • CoderDojo is organised and run by volunteers and everyone gives their time for free

  4. RTPP Responsibilities? • The Mentors and our Support team give their time for our CoderDojo for free • There’s a waiting-list already open for this CoderDojo, so demand is high • If you can’t be responsible, attend regularly, or if you cause trouble, then there are others who will be asked to join in your place

  5. RTPP One Rule - Be COOL!

  6. RTPP Supervision, young kids Parents must stay • Parents must be present at all times, no exceptions please. • Parents are also encouraged to participate, encourage, and learn with their kids too

  7. RTPP Our Technology? • We’ll start off with Scratch 2.0, which is a great app to start learning how to code • We’ll progress to more complex coding in Node.js, Java, HTML, Raspberry Pi, • We’ll use Bluemix if requested / good fit

  8. RTPP For parents No heat – bring a sweater! • Please have 1 Laptop for each child, but 2 kids can share 1 laptop for a while too • Please sign-up for each session individually on the CoderDojo zen • Please complete both on-line forms (only need to do this once) • You don’t need to come every session, come when you can • Scratch 2.0, Python and HTML can be run on most basic, low-spec laptops • Internet access for Scratch on-line, Bluemix, and website development

  9. RTPP • STEP ONE Introduction (Scratch 2.0) • STEP TWO Set lots of Fun Challenges • STEP THREE Present and Awards

  10. RTPP RTPP Many thanks to Dave O’Shaughnessy from CoderDojoDunlavin for providing this presentation

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