Virtual Girls Into Coding #31! Join us & Get involved!

Virtual Girls into Coding #31!

GIRLS! THE TECH COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! THIS EVENT IS ORGANISED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU! COME AND JOIN US ONLINE AND GET INVOLVED!

I am delighted to invite you to our VIRTUAL "Girls Into Coding " event via Zoom! It's a free event. Choose 1 of our 4 exciting workshops. There will also be lightning talks to inspire & encourage girls aged 10 -14 to get involved in tech. Each participant can only book one workshop because they will run simultaneously.

You will be able to explore online coding activities, online robotics, 3D Design, electronics, and physical computing using the BBC Micro: bit (tiny computers), This is a fantastic opportunity to use Python (text-based language) and to get some hands-on making time from the comfort of your home

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

IF YOU BOOK MORE THAN ONE TICKET PER PARTICIPANT, YOUR BOOKING WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED.

THE 4 WORKSHOPS BELOW WILL RUN SIMULTANEOUSLY - THEREFORE EACH PARTICIPANT SHOULD ONLY BOOK ONE WORKSHOP

Workshop #1: Mechanical Eyes

IMPORTANT NOTE: For this workshop, Girls Into Coding (GIC)will send a kit to the participants prior to the session. GIC will provide a postage-paid envelope for the return of the kit once the event is over. Please note that this particular workshop will only be available to UK RESIDENTS.

Build a pair of mechanical eyes. Add a Microbit to control the motors that move the eyes. Add another Microbit to give you remote control. Use MakeCode blocks to make the eyes look around the room and blink!

• Material needed: A computer (Windows or Mac, but NOT a tablet) with one or preferably two available USB port

• Experience: No coding experience required

Workshop #2: IoT Robot

IMPORTANT NOTE: For this robotics workshop, Girls Into Coding (GIC)will send a kit to the participants prior to the session. GIC will provide a postage-paid envelope for the return of the kit once the event is over. Please note that this particular workshop will only be available to UK RESIDENTS.

This is a super hands-on activity, building a robot buggy and connecting it up to its own on-board IoT (Internet of Things) device. You’ll be introduced to IoT as well as learning how to connect all of the robot’s different components and then code it to move. We’ll explore sending data from the robot’s on-board IoT module through the internet and how to display it on a live dashboard.

Age: 11 to 14

Materials needed:

1. A computer with access to the internet;
2. Your WiFi Network Name (SSID) and your WIFI password (these will not be shared with anyone including Girls Into Coding . You will need these info for the workshop.
3. .The kit & instruction sheet will be been sent to the participants prior to the session.

The kit & instruction sheet will be sent to the participants prior to the session.

Experience:

Basic working knowledge of block-based code but beginners are welcome! They will be guided by instruction sheets and a live tutorial & demo

Workshop #3: Learning to move a robot arm

IMPORTANT NOTE: For this workshop, Girls Into Coding (GIC)will send a kit to the participants prior to the session. GIC will provide a postage-paid envelope for the return of the kit once the event is over. Please note that this particular workshop will only be available to UK RESIDENTS.

This is going to be a fun activity building a 3D printed robot arm and learning how to make it move. You will receive the robot arm in the post! On our journey, we will learn about all its components and what they do. We will learn about how to position the robot arm using code (this is called Kinematics), and then we will code the robot arm so that we can experience and understand how this works in real life! We will be using micropython for this activity.

Level: Intermediate with basic knowledge of Python

Material needed: A computer with an internet browser (Google Chrome is best, NO TABLET)

Workshop #4: Exploring 3D Design

This is an exciting remote learning workshop for bright young minds where they get to compare and assess some of the best freely available 3D Design software.

Participants will quickly get up to speed on core skills, best practices, workflow process and required tasks to become a successful 3D Designer.

Participants will understand and use parametric modelling tools (shapes & measurements) and free form modelling tools (moulding & shaping digital clay).

If you have done this workshop before and you want to join again, you are welcome! We will make sure you work on new projects!

• Materials needed:

- Personal Notepad to take down important Notes, Sketches, and Observations.

- Personal Laptop. (Please download and install all software on the list under 3D Design)

1. Blender

2. SketchUp

3. Sculptris

4. TinkerCAD, (You will need to Register for a TinkerCAD account Online)

- Basic knowledge of Computers and use of the Internet

- A Portable Storage Device, e.g., USB, SD card, (8GB or over, optional)

• Experience:

Beginners are welcome. No experience required!

LIGHTNING TALKS: 

Jennifer Dionisio - Your Career is an Adventure

Jen Dionisio is an Associate Director of Content Strategy at EPAM where she helps clients create digital experiences that make the lives of their users and teams easier and more impactful. In her role, she also manages a team of fellow content strategists, supporting them on their unique paths to fulfillment and purpose.

As an ACC-certified coach through the International Coaching Federation, she also helps people identify what they want to do with their lives, with a focus on finding direction over one perfect destination.

Faith Ruto - Practical strategies for career success in Tech

Faith Ruto is described as an exceptional role model, executive coach, and international keynote speaker who empowers people to unlock their true potential. Faith’s company Transformation21st limited partners with global brands to design and deliver innovative coaching programmes.

She is a book author of Transform Within – 7 Strategies for professional growth and resilience, available on Amazon.

Faith has over 20 years of global experience in Personal Development (Coaching and Mentoring), Marketing, IT, and Business Transformation implementations. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker for Tech events, conferences, and diversity events.

Faith holds an Executive MBA from Imperial College Business School, BSc honors degree in Business and Technology from Kingston University, and numerous coaching qualifications including a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School.

Outside work, Faith advocates for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in the workplace and schools. She’s a busy mom of two, a keen runner, and an amateur golfer.!

Faith believes that your capacity is limitless! With the right support and mindset, you can achieve your full potential.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ

In order to be able to join our Girls Into Coding online event, you must comply with these 3 conditions below, otherwise, your registration will not be valid and will be cancelled. The event will be on Zoom.

1. Book your ticket on Eventbrite

2. Submit the consent form (available on Eventbrite online page once ticket booked). Please read it carefully.

3. Read the Girls Into Coding code of conduct for the virtual event (available on Eventbrite online page once ticket booked)

Each participant can only choose one workshop. Each workshop lasts 1.5 hours. The group activity is for all, so you do not need to book a ticket for it.

Tickets are limited to 2 maximum per family // Please register the participant only, parents do not need to register. If you book 2 tickets, the girls will need one computer each as the workshops will be running simultaneously.

Girls must be between 10 and 14 years old.

If you book a place but are unable to attend, please inform us as soon as possible so we can reallocate the place to someone on our waiting list.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

- Zoom software downloaded in advance of the call. It is free and safe and can be downloaded here: https://zoom.us/download.

- A laptop with a microphone (Please DO NOT use iPAD as your daughter will not be able to do the workshops)

- A webcam or built-in camera (this is optional, but we encourage you to use your video if you feel comfortable doing so).

- Earphones, if you are not able to find a quiet space.

After registering and filling out the consent form, we will send you a Zoom link on the day of the event and provide you with an URL that will allow you to join in.

Please ensure that you provide accurate contact details on registration.

If you have any access questions, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

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