Make Your Library A Coder Dojo

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Conference
Virtual Conference

Event Details

Description: Are you looking for a fun, easy way to incorporate computer science and coding into your program offerings? Look no further! During this session we will cover all the necessary logistics to start a CoderDojo coding club at your library. CoderDojo is a flexible, open source program designed to introduce kids to computer science in a fun environment. CoderDojo Indiana provides fundraising and curriculum support (as well as some student and volunteer marketing tools) and you guys set your own club schedule and let us know what you need to succeed-- Join us to learn more and get your questioned answered! (Webinar is eligible for 1 LEU).  

Event Registration Page-   https://instlibrary.adobeconnect.com/coder1262017/event/registration.html

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Presenter:  Courtney Lambert / bio:  Courtney Lambert serves as an advocate for youth computer science education in her role as CoderDojo Indiana Coordinator at the TechPoint Foundation for Youth. Prior to this, she spent two years as an AmeriCorps VISTA member working to improve access to out-of-school time opportunities for low-income students as a program coordinator for the US2020 Initiative and a research associate for various resource development projects at AYS, Inc.  She holds a BA in Psychology from Boston University and has enjoyed continuing her education through one-off classes in accounting, early ed, and volunteer management. When she's not on the road visiting CoderDojos, she can be found running on the Monon, playing with her border collie, or volunteering at the Broad Ripple Farmers Market.

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Event Type(s): ISL Webinar