Fun computer programming for kids in DKIT. August 24th 12-3pm

 

Computer class for young people aged 8 and upwards who are interested in programming'

 

These classes are free, aimed at young people  focusing on those in second level aged 13-17 but are also accepting kids at a younger age if accompanied by a parent.

Time	Saturday 24th August, 12pm-3pm
Location	PJ Carrolls building, DkIT, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland

 

Additional information at: http://zen.coderdojo.com/dojo/128
You can register ahead on the above website.
 email dundalk@coderjojo.com

 What's it all about?

 

"At CoderDojo Dundalk, we aim to encourage computing from a young age. Not only that, we want to help them be great at it! Computing is a hot area for employment here in Ireland and we believe that it's here to stay. We want to get young people aged 8 and up involved, primary and secondary school students alike.
Absolutely no programming experience is required, so if you are interested in checking out computing, come along to a session and try it out!
Like all Dojos we try to make it relaxed, fun, cool and interesting. There are no lectures or classroom approaches involved. Instead it's 100% hands-on coding with volunteer mentors available to help, to pass on their knowledge and of course, to keep you challenged!
Time: Specified Saturdays from 12pm-3pm. See Eventbrite booking link below for further details. Booking is essential!
What you need to bring:

• A packed lunch.
• A laptop. Borrow one from someone if needs be.
  
• A parent! (Very important). If you are 12 or under, your parent must stay with you during the session.

Topics: We currently cover HTML, CSS (website design & development), Scratch (an introductory programming language developed in MIT), Java (using the Greenfoot development environment) and robotics through Lego Mindstorms (seasonal). As the Dojo develops, we intend to cover a variety of other topics, including Databases, PHP, Python and Mobile Applications. "