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SUMMARY:Jousting Robots
DESCRIPTION:One part making + one part coding + one part robotics = a whole lot of fun!\n\n\nIn this beginner workshop\, learners age 9 and above will engineer a jousting stick that attaches to a Finch Robot. Participants will be instructed and challenged in a safe and supportive environment to program the Finch to autonomously move and knock a ping pong ball off a cup. Learners will be introduced to the Finch Robot and to programming it with forward\, backward\, and turn blocks using the Snap! programming language while they engage in the engineering process\, collaborate\, and problem solve. \n\nLearners who have completed Hour of Code or worked some in Scratch will find this topic to be a great next step in their learning journey.\nNo coding experience is necessary but comfort with a keyboard and mouse is required.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process and learners under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the workshop.\nPlease review our program policies before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit techjourney.org/techtime. \nThis workshop is made possible through a 2022-2023 STEM Scale-Up Program award from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. Robot Investigations with Finch Robot introduces learners of all ages and skill levels to physical computing.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/jousting-robots-nov2022/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:More Scratch: Create a Ghost Catcher Game
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween: a ghost busters game!\n\n\nIn this fun and timely workshop for Halloween\, learners age 9 and above will further their coding skills by creating a ghost catcher clicking game. Using coding basics of sequencing\, events\, randomness and variables\, learners will have fun creating a project that advances their coding skills and use of Scratch. \n\nPrior Scratch or block-based coding experience is required.\nA Scratch account is not required but recommended for students who want to save their programs.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process and learners under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the workshop.\nPlease review our program policies before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit techjourney.org/techtime. \nDeveloped and maintained by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Scratch is a great way for students to learn introductory coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/create-a-ghost-catcher-game-oct2022/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T120000
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CREATED:20220405T150850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T220643Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM October 2022 Meetup with C3 Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nThis month we’ll have a special visit from C3 Robotics\, a local high school robotics club which competes in FIRST Tech Challenge. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-october2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T160000
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SUMMARY:Ready. Set. Robot!
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to robotics with the BBC micro:bit\n\n\nWhile we may cringe at the thought of self-driving cars\, the reality of robots is upon us. From applications in agriculture and manufacturing to healthcare\, military and public safety\, robots are used in many industries and the applications aren’t slowing down. Ready Set Robot! is an enrichment experience for youth age 9 and above to learn the basics of robotics. In this fun\, hands-on workshop\, students receive a brief overview of robotics and then spend time programming a robot in a safe and supportive environment. \n\nLearners who have completed Hour of Code or worked some in Scratch will find this topic to be a great next step in their learning journey.\nNo coding experience is necessary but comfort with a keyboard and mouse is required.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process and learners under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the workshop.\nPlease review our program policies before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit techjourney.org/techtime. \nThis workshop is made possible through a 2022-2023 STEM Scale-Up Program award from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. Computational Thinking in Action with micro:bit helps students understand the power of computer science and how things work by seeing their projects come to life using a micro:bit controller.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/ready-set-robot-oct2022/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T210712Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Coding with Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of coding and Scratch by animating your name!\n\n\nLearners age 9 and above will be introduced to Scratch while learning coding basics in this fun\, introductory workshop while animating their name. At the end of this workshop\, students will have created a program while learning about sequencing\, event listeners\, loops and graphics. \n\nLearners who have completed Hour of Code will find Scratch to be a great next step in their learning journey.\nNo experience with Scratch is necessary but experience with a keyboard and mouse is required.\nA Scratch account is recommended in order to save projects.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process and learners under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the workshop.\nPlease review our program policies before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit techjourney.org/techtime. \nDeveloped and maintained by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Scratch is a great way for students to learn introductory coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/intro-to-coding-with-scratch-sep2022/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20220405T150739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152209Z
UID:4464-1663408800-1663416000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM September 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-september2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20220801T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T151009Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Tech Journey Open presented by Lean TECHniques
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 8\, 2022\, Lean TECHniques will host the 2022 Tech Journey Open at Beaver Creek Golf Course. \nRegistration for the four person scramble begins at 8:15 AM with a 10:00 AM shotgun start. Individual and group registrations are available: \n\n$500/foursome\n$125/individual (pairings will be completed the week prior)\n\nAll registrations include green fees and cart rental for 18 holes\, lunch and on-course banter. Optional mulligans and raffle tickets can be added to each package. Register today at https://events.golfstatus.com/event/450a65a5-2edb-4909-813e-000a8ee60aaa/. \nIf you are unable to attend\, please consider making a donation to Tech Journey in lieu of your participation. \nFor any additional questions\, please contact Danielle Brommer at dbrommer@leantechniques.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/2022-tech-journey-open/
LOCATION:Beaver Creek Golf Club\, 11200 Northwest Towner Drive\, Grimes\, IA 50111\, Grimes\, IA\, 50111\, US
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152136Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM August 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-august2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20220405T150627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152045Z
UID:4456-1655546400-1655553600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM June 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-june2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20220405T150416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152008Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM May 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite.\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-may2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20220401T235253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T145645Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM April 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite.\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome.  \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for this meetup via Eventbrite. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. To learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-april-2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211218T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211218T060000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210814T023021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T024944Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM December Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-december-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T060000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210814T022922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T025013Z
UID:4294-1637380800-1637388000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM November Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-november-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T070000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210814T020338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T025046Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM October Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-october-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T070000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210814T015709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T015942Z
UID:4285-1631941200-1631948400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM September Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-september-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210725T015353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210725T015801Z
UID:4279-1631160000-1631178000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Tech Journey Golf Outing Fundraiser Presented by Lean TECHniques
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 9th\, 2021\, Lean TECHniques will host the 2021 Tech Journey Golf Outing Fundraiser at Beaver Creek Golf Course! \nThis event will have a 9:00 AM registration and a 10:00 AM shotgun start. \nCost to play:* \n\n$400/foursome\n$100/individual (pairings will be completed the week prior)\n\n*This includes green fees for 18-holes\, cart rental\, lunch\, raffle and games. 50% of the cost to play will be donated directly to Tech Journey. \nThe proceeds for this event will go to a scholarship fund for seniors that participated in Tech Journey Tech Camp program. This is in addition to a generous donation from Lean TECHniques that benefited 14 students in 2021’s graduating class. \nIf you are unable to attend\, please consider making a donation to Tech Journey in lieu of your participation. \nFor any additional questions\, please contact Danielle Brommer at dbrommer@leantechniques.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-journey-golf-outing-fundraiser-presented-by-lean-techniques/
LOCATION:Beaver Creek Golf Club\, 11200 Northwest Towner Drive\, Grimes\, IA 50111\, Grimes\, IA\, 50111\, US
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210814T024705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T032839Z
UID:4303-1629811800-1629815400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:FTC Team Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FIRST® Tech Challenge Team Informational Meeting\nJoin volunteer coaches and mentors as they share information about joining a central Iowa community-based FIRST Tech Challenge team for the upcoming FREIGHT FRENZY season. To participate\, students must be older than 12 but younger than 18 years of age.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/fll-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210814T032753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T032753Z
UID:4313-1629379800-1629383400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:FLL Team Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FIRST® LEGO® League Team Informational Meeting\nJoin volunteer coaches as they share information about joining a central Iowa community-based FIRST LEGO League team for the CARGO CONNECT season. To participate\, students must have been at least 9 years of age or no older than 14 years of age on January 1\, 2021.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/fll-team-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210514T212639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T212639Z
UID:4230-1626753600-1627038000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Tech Camp 2021
DESCRIPTION:Tech Camp 2021 will take place Tuesday\, July 20 through Friday\, July 23\, 2021\, daily from 9am to 4pm at the historic Franklin Junior High\, 4801 Franklin Ave in Des Moines\, Iowa. \nAs a program of Tech Journey\, Tech Camp is an immersive annual summer camp experience for central Iowa students in grades 8 through 12. Each year at Tech Camp\, invited students attend inspirational keynote sessions\, learning sessions and other activities to explore and engage with technology. Tech Camp is led by local technology professionals who give their time and talent to serve as volunteer facilitators and mentors. Students not only learn about technology\, but they also get to personally interact with professionals and discuss education\, careers\, jobs\, skills and the like. \nOnce a student is invited\, he or she can continue to attend Tech Camp each summer of his or her high school career. Each year students will be offered different technology learning sessions across tracks of software development\, hardware and physical computing and web development and media. \nOnly central Iowa students invited to attend Tech Camp 2021 are eligible to register.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-camp-2021/
LOCATION:Franklin Junior High\, 4801 Franklin Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T063000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210304T012645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T012751Z
UID:4155-1624078800-1624084200@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM June Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are encouraged to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are invited to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policy before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-june-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T063000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210304T011842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T012536Z
UID:4151-1621054800-1621060200@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM May Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are encouraged to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are invited to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policy before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-may-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T063000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210109T012025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T012853Z
UID:4108-1618635600-1618641000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM April Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-april-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T063000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210109T011534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T013126Z
UID:4104-1616821200-1616826600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM March Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policy before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-march-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T053000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210109T010935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T011021Z
UID:4099-1613793600-1613799000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM February Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-february-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20201221T235116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T235116Z
UID:4089-1611657000-1611662400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Coding with Scratch: Make a Winter Blizzard
DESCRIPTION:NOTE registration for this workshop is required through the Altoona Public Library. Ages 10-13 only. \nIn this fun\, hands on workshop. kids will make an animated winter snow scene that uses randomization\, coordinates in a plane\, loops and cloning. A computer with internet connection is required as students will be receiving instruction via virtual meeting software and coding in Scratch at the same time. Experience with a keyboard and mouse and multitasking in multiple applications and windows is helpful. No Scratch experience is required but a Scratch account is recommended if the student wants to save his/her work. Students can create a Scratch account at scratch.mit.edu with the help of an adult. \nScratch is a great way for students to learn introductory coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks and graphics\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a text-based computer programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs and manipulate graphics. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/introduction-to-coding-with-scratch-make-a-winter-blizzard/
LOCATION:Virtual via Altoona Public Library
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T053000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20210109T005623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T005752Z
UID:4095-1611374400-1611379800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM January Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-meetup-7/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20201121T015746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T234005Z
UID:4074-1610620200-1610623800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:TechTime Workshop: Code a Mad Libs® Story in Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Scratch is a great way for students to learn coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs of instructions\, if/then statements\, loops\, expressions\, and so on. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others. \nIn this fun and engaging virtual workshop\, students further their coding skills in Scratch by creating a Mad Libs® story using coding basics of sequencing\, events\, inputs\, outputs and string manipulation. This workshop is for students age 9+. \n\n\n\nRegistration of each student by a parent or guardian is required.\nA personal computer with an internet connection is required for both the Zoom virtual meeting and Scratch.\nPrior Scratch experience and comfort with keyboard and mouse is required.\nA Scratch account is not required by helpful if the student wants to save his or her project.\nParental participation is helpful for younger students who may have difficulty navigating a multiple-windows environment to manage the Zoom meeting and coding simultaneously.\n\nScratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab and is available for free at scratch.mit.edu. Support materials are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/code-a-mad-libs-story-in-scratch/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T053000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20201028T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T214233Z
UID:4046-1608350400-1608355800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojoDSM!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-meetup-6/
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20201121T015700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201121T020400Z
UID:4071-1608201000-1608204600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:TechTime Workshop: Code a Winer Snow Scene in Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to code an animated winter snow scene using Scratch \nScratch is a great way for students to learn coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs of instructions\, if/then statements\, loops\, expressions\, and so on. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others. \nIn this fun and engaging virtual workshop\, students age 9+ will further their coding skills in Scratch by creating an animated winter snow scene using coding basics of sequencing\, events\, cloning\, randomness and loops. Students will also learn geometry basics such as planes and coordinates. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is for students age 9 and above.\nRegistration of each student by a parent or guardian is required.\nA personal computer with an internet connection is required for both the Zoom virtual meeting and Scratch.\nPrior Scratch experience and comfort with keyboard and mouse is required.\nA Scratch account is not required by helpful if the student wants to save his or her project.\nParental participation is helpful for younger students who may have difficulty navigating a multiple-windows environment to manage the Zoom meeting and coding simultaneously.\n\nScratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab and is available for free at scratch.mit.edu. Support materials are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/code-a-winer-snow-scene-in-scratch/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T033702
CREATED:20201117T025548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T030429Z
UID:4066-1607596200-1607599800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Hour of Code™ and an Introduction to Coding
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 2020 Computer Science Education Week with Hour of Code™\nHour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. \nJoin Mark Frederick\, Chief Technology Officer with MākuSafe\, and Tim Sieber\, Executive Director of Tech Journey\, for this free\, virtual\, introductory workshop. All individuals age 9 and above are welcome to participate and receive an introduction to computer science and coding in a safe\, supportive environment. Registration is required. \nIncluded in this workshop will be an overview of computer science and coding\, an example application of how MākuSafe uses computer science to solve big problems and an unplugged activity using computer science to create pixel art. Students will then work independently through a self-paced coding tutorial. \nA personal computer with an internet connection is required for both the Zoom virtual meeting and the self-paced coding tutorial. No prior coding experience is needed but familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is helpful. Parents\, we encourage you to assist early readers or students who may not have experience navigating multiple windows on a computer.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/hour-of-code-and-an-introduction-to-coding-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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