Brief Introduction
Get support and advice on how to grow your confidence in coding and start a CoderDojo for young people in your area.Course Summary
Learn how to start your own Coder Dojo, a free coding club for kids, and help inspire the next generation of coders.Key Learning Points
- Create a Coder Dojo coding club for kids in your community
- Learn how to engage and motivate young coders
- Gain access to a global community of Coder Dojo mentors
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create and run a successful Coder Dojo in your community
- Develop skills in mentoring and teaching young coders
- Join a global community of like-minded individuals
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Access to a physical space to host the Coder Dojo
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Community forums and support
- Videos, quizzes, and interactive activities
Similar Courses
- Scratch: Programming for Kids
- Teaching Physical Computing with Raspberry Pi and Python
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- James Whelton
- Mitch Resnick
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed for anyone who wants to teach young people how to code.
Outline
- Introducing you to CoderDojo Welcome to the course What is coding, and why is it important? Community & ethos Support for your Dojo Putting together a Dojo Getting ready Educational resources Ninjas Your year ahead in CoderDojo Planning your Dojo Developing your Dojo What's next?
Summary of User Reviews
Learn how to start a coder dojo with this comprehensive course on FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and practical approach.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach to starting a coder dojoPros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Comprehensive course material
- Great for beginners
- Useful for networking with other coders
- Good value for money
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material too basic
- Not suitable for experienced coders
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues with online platform
- Lack of follow-up support after completing the course