Hour of Code™ and an Introduction to Coding

Celebrate 2020 Computer Science Education Week with Hour of Code™ Hour 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. Join Mark Frederick, Chief Technology Officer with MākuSafe, and Tim Sieber, Executive Director of Tech Journey, […]

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Hour of Code™ and an Introduction to Coding

Celebrate 2020 Computer Science Education Week with Hour of Code™ Hour 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. Join Mark Frederick, Chief Technology Officer with MākuSafe, and Tim Sieber, Executive Director of Tech Journey, […]

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TechTime Workshop: Code a Winer Snow Scene in Scratch

Learn how to code an animated winter snow scene using Scratch 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 […]

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CoderDojoDSM Meetup

Join us at CoderDojoDSM! Each 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. CoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning […]

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TechTime Workshop: Code a Mad Libs® Story in Scratch

Virtual via Zoom

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 […]

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CoderDojoDSM January Meetup

Virtual via Zoom

Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines! Each 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. […]

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Introduction to Coding with Scratch: Make a Winter Blizzard

Virtual via Altoona Public Library

NOTE registration for this workshop is required through the Altoona Public Library. Ages 10-13 only. In 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 […]

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CoderDojoDSM February Meetup

Virtual via Zoom

Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines! Each 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. […]

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CoderDojoDSM March Meetup

Virtual via Zoom

Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines! Each 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. […]

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CoderDojoDSM April Meetup

Virtual via Zoom

Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines! Each 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. […]

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