The idea for a kids' computer coding class was brought to the attention of Largo Public Library by a teen volunteer. The volunteer was
inspired by a nationwide initiative to get teens, especially girls,
interested in technology careers. The class was scheduled and promoted through in-house posters, fliers, and by word of mouth. In the class, the volunteer taught introductory computer
programming through games like Angry Birds using Code.org, a
national organization promoting digital literacy that is supported by
Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and many others. The class was over-full with some children seated 2 to a computer. The kids were excited to learn something new and to be taught by a teenager. Each child enjoyed the class, requested more and were rewarded with a certificate of completion once they finished their hour of coding. This first successful endeavor will likely lead to more partnerships and kids' computer classes in the future.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Hour of Code: Anyone Can Learn
Kids and Computers! You think they know it all, right? Wrong. Kids may know a lot more than YOU about computers, tablets, and smartphones, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty details of computer programming, they still have something to learn.
The idea for a kids' computer coding class was brought to the attention of Largo Public Library by a teen volunteer. The volunteer was
inspired by a nationwide initiative to get teens, especially girls,
interested in technology careers. The class was scheduled and promoted through in-house posters, fliers, and by word of mouth. In the class, the volunteer taught introductory computer
programming through games like Angry Birds using Code.org, a
national organization promoting digital literacy that is supported by
Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and many others. The class was over-full with some children seated 2 to a computer. The kids were excited to learn something new and to be taught by a teenager. Each child enjoyed the class, requested more and were rewarded with a certificate of completion once they finished their hour of coding. This first successful endeavor will likely lead to more partnerships and kids' computer classes in the future.
The idea for a kids' computer coding class was brought to the attention of Largo Public Library by a teen volunteer. The volunteer was
inspired by a nationwide initiative to get teens, especially girls,
interested in technology careers. The class was scheduled and promoted through in-house posters, fliers, and by word of mouth. In the class, the volunteer taught introductory computer
programming through games like Angry Birds using Code.org, a
national organization promoting digital literacy that is supported by
Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and many others. The class was over-full with some children seated 2 to a computer. The kids were excited to learn something new and to be taught by a teenager. Each child enjoyed the class, requested more and were rewarded with a certificate of completion once they finished their hour of coding. This first successful endeavor will likely lead to more partnerships and kids' computer classes in the future.
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