Resources
Scratch
Program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation.
Code Combat
CodeCombat is a platform for students to learn computer science while playing through a real game.
Khan Academy
Computer science tutorials!
SoloLearn
SoloLearn is a mobile social platform where everyone can learn coding.
About Us
CoderDojo is a global movement of free, volunteer-led, community-based programming clubs for young people. At a Dojo, young people learn how to code and explore technology in an informal and creative environment. In addition to learning to code, attendees meet like-minded people and are exposed to the possibilities of technology.
Kids ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to think creatively and have fun learning in a relaxed, social environment. Petaluma dojo meets Wednesdays at the Petaluma Regional Library.
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Latest News
Use Scratch to Code
Scratch is a block-based programming tool that lets you create lots of different projects. It’s often one of the first programming tools children use in primary school. Raspberry Pi has great resources that will support you and your children as they develop their confidence in Scratch. Watch now: www.raspberrypi.org/blog/learn-at-home-scratch-beyond-basics-community/
Coolest Projects goes online and everyone is welcome!
Have your kids built something cool with tech? A Raspberry Pi project, a Scratch game, a website? If they want to share their tech project with the world, they can take part in the Coolest Projects online showcase this year! Find out how to sign up: www.raspberrypi.org/blog/coolest-projects-goes-online-2020/
Show-stopping projects for endless entertainment!
Catch up on what young makers around the world have been up to with Digital Making at Home! Kids can join the fun anytime with friendly code-along videos. Learn more here.
Home teaching: High-quality, free, computing activities for students of all ages.
To help students continue their computing studies while they’re at home, Raspberry Pi Foundation is launching the ‘Home teaching’ programme as part of their work in the National Centre for Computing Education. This free support programme includes: ✅ Timetable of sequential activities ✅ Live online sessions ✅ Content covering priority topics across all Key Stages Find out more ➡️ www.teachcomputing.org/home-teaching
Digital making at home: a guide for parents
Raspberry Pi Foundation’s blog for parents is packed with tips & free activities to keep your kids engaged in learning and digital making. No previous coding experience or special equipment required! Read more👇🏼 https://www.raspberrypi.org/…/digital-making-at-home-paren…/…
Take a Code Break
While schools closed and students are at home, Code.org launched Code Break, a live weekly webcast where the code.org team teaches kids at home, and offer a weekly challenge to engage students of all abilities, even those without computers. To learn more or sign up, visit: code break
How to overcome Coder’s Block
Have you ever felt completely blocked? Have you ever been staring at your blank screen for hours, unable to jot anything down? Read here on how to resolve coder’s block.
Five ways teachers are bringing computer science to their schools
The nation’s K-12 teachers are leading the way when it comes to bringing computer science to their schools. From starting a coding club to hosting an Hour of Code to using resources directly from Code.org, teachers say they’ve implemented computer science in their schools by starting with a variety of low-barrier strategies. To read more: https://medium.com/@codeorg/what-does-a-code-org-classroom-look-like-teachers-using-diverse-strategies-to-bring-cs-to-schools-cc02c3b61306
Parents Don’t Need to Be Coding Experts, Just Willing to Learn With Their Children
Through brainstorming, planning and programming together, families gained confidence and interest in coding, and both parents increased their awareness of developmentally appropriate and playful ways to introduce coding in early childhood. Most importantly, they walked away with a new activity to do together, just like reading a book or playing a board game. To read[…]
Apps 4 Digital Peace Competition
Calling all aspiring cyber security experts! The Cybersecurity Tech Accord has launched its Apps 4 Digital Peace competition in partnership with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Vienna, and is looking for young innovators and leaders from the technology and policy communities to develop an original technology-based application to fight off cyber threats. Click the below[…]