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SUMMARY:Homeschool Coding and Robotics Class: Intro to Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Why coding and robotics? It teaches students to create rather than consume. It builds confidence\, allows students to take risks and fail while learning from mistakes as they iterate to better solutions (just like engineers). It allows for individual expression and enables creativity as students make stories come to life or create music\, animations\, games and the like. It supports critical thinking and problem solving. It can be associated to and used in all school subjects\, disciplines and industries. Digital literacy is a necessary 21st century skill. \nScratch 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 uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs of instructions\, if/then conditions 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. \nThe size of the class will be limited to 12 students on a “first-come\, first-served” basis. There is no cost but a firm commitment of weekly attendance is expected. We understand absence due to illness. But as a free club with limited seats\, Tech Journey desires to give priority to students who can commit to attending all sessions of the progressive learning activity. Please do not register a student if known scheduling conflicts exist. If you are unsure if your student will like coding\, we can recommend other resources that may help discern interest. \nThe class starts Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024 and goes 8 weeks from 1:30 to 3:00pm each Wednesday. \nRequirements: \n\nAge 9 – 14\,\nExperience using a keyboard and mouse\,\nNew to coding (please do not register students with much prior Scratch experience)\,\nA Scratch account created at https://scratch.mit.edu/join\,\nStudent commitment to weekly attendance\, and\nAt least one parent needed weekly to assist with the class.\n\nRegistration is required at https://forms.gle/Qca9a6RLs1wqpiEQA. As part of registration\, parents will be asked to share availability for involvement to help the instructor and engaging with the students. At least one additional adult benefits classroom management and increases safety. No technical experience is required. Example responsibilities include distributing materials and supplies\, note-taking as needed\, following instructions to help students with unplugged lessons and helping students stay on task. All weeks will need to be covered in order for the class to take place. \nStudents will use Tech Journey Chromebooks to ensure a uniform class experience. \nContact info@techjourney.org with questions.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/homeschool-scratch-sept-11/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Des Moines Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1003160870167 \nThis Girls Who Code Des Moines Fall Session will be focused on web development with Python and Flask. Over 8 weeks\, we will collaborate\, design and develop a website concept. We will utilize a Python web framework called Flask to build the front end of a website and then look at what will be needed for the backend. This includes utilizing HTML\, CSS and Javascript to design the elements\, colors\, animations and other objects for the user interface and then add form submission in Python on the backend to move data for the application. \nGirls Who Code (GWC) Des Moines is a program for students in grades six to twelve to build coding skills and community while learning about women in tech. A nationally recognized movement\, GWC clubs are a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Participants build coding skills and community as they complete projects through an adaptive curriculum. Locale female technology professionals serve as mentors\, working with the students at camp and during monthly club meetups throughout the year. \nThe Girls Who Code Des Moines Fall Session will take place weekly on Mondays from 5:30 to 7pm at the historic Franklin Junior High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines through November 4. \nNo coding experience is necessary but students must be between grades six and twelve to participate. A free Girls Who Code club account is required. Simply go to https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login and click the Sign up option. Follow the prompts and enter IA56015 when asked for a club ID. \nPlease don’t hesitate to send us a message at info@techjourney.org with questions. \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1003160870167
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-fall-session/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM November 2024 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Each month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating a game\, 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. \nIs your student completely 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.\nPlease review our Program Policy before registering.\nYouth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \n\nTo learn more\, review the frequently asked questions below or visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-nov2024-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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SUMMARY:Tech Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tech Camp is an immersive\, invitation-only summer camp experience for central Iowa high school students. Since the first camp in 2013\, a cohort of 8th or 9th grade students are invited each year with consideration given to socioeconomic status\, gender and ethnicity/race. The new cohort\, as well as the previous four cohorts\, are invited to attend the one-week summer camp. Thus\, many students in the program attend camp each year for up to five years as students who attend three or more years become eligible to receive a scholarship upon high school graduation.  \nDuring Tech Camp\, students attend inspirational speaker sessions\, technology exploration sessions and participate in other activities. Technology sessions are organized into tracks of software\, hardware and physical computing or web development and media. Technologies and topics typically presented include\, but are not limited to\, Agile\, Arduino\, cloud computing\, cybersecurity\, engineering\, game development\, HTML/CSS/JS\, machine learning\, Python and robotics. All sessions are delivered by local technology professionals serving as volunteer speakers\, facilitators and mentors. Students not only learn from and get to work alongside the professionals\, but they get to engage with the professionals while discussing education\, careers\, jobs\, motivations\, skills\, recommended resources and the like.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Central Academy (DMPS)\, 1912 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Girls Who Code Des Moines Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Code in community and learn about women in tech! Sponsored by SPS Commerce and ITA Group. \n  \nAugust 13 – 14\, 2025 \nGirls Who Code (GWC) Des Moines is a program for students in grades six to twelve to build coding skills and community while learning about women in tech. A nationally recognized movement\, GWC clubs are a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Participants build coding skills and community as they complete projects through an adaptive curriculum. Local female technology professionals serve as mentors\, working with the students at camp and during monthly club meetups throughout the year. \nThe Girls Who Code Des Moines 2025 Summer Camp will take place on Wednesday\, August 13 and Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, from 9am to 4pm each day at a location to be determined. No coding experience is necessary to participate. Students will be divided into beginner and experienced groups. Lunch and snacks will be provided. \nRequirements: \n\nStudents in grades six to twelve\,\nA Girls Who Code club account (see below)\, and\nCommitment to daily attendance.\n\nAs a free camp with limited seats\, Tech Journey desires to give priority to students who can commit to attending both days of the learning activity. Please do not register a student who cannot participate each day. \nRegister today at eventbrite. \nFor a Girls Who Code club account\, go to https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login and click the Sign up option. Follow the prompts and enter IA51381 when asked for a club ID. \nPlease don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. \nSpecial thanks to SPS Commerce & ITA Group for support of our Girls Who Code camp.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-des-moines-summer-camp/
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SUMMARY:Tech Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tech Camp is an immersive\, invitation-only summer camp experience for central Iowa high school students. Since the first camp in 2013\, a cohort of 8th or 9th grade students are invited each year with consideration given to socioeconomic status\, gender and ethnicity/race. The new cohort\, as well as the previous four cohorts\, are invited to attend the one-week summer camp. Thus\, many students in the program attend camp each year for up to five years as students who attend three or more years become eligible to receive a scholarship upon high school graduation.  \nDuring Tech Camp\, students attend inspirational speaker sessions\, technology exploration sessions and participate in other activities. Technology sessions are organized into tracks of software\, hardware and physical computing or web development and media. Technologies and topics typically presented include\, but are not limited to\, Agile\, Arduino\, cloud computing\, cybersecurity\, engineering\, game development\, HTML/CSS/JS\, machine learning\, Python and robotics. All sessions are delivered by local technology professionals serving as volunteer speakers\, facilitators and mentors. Students not only learn from and get to work alongside the professionals\, but they get to engage with the professionals while discussing education\, careers\, jobs\, motivations\, skills\, recommended resources and the like.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Central Academy (DMPS)\, 1912 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309\, United States
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