Kids GET IT! 2016

10:00am – 1:00pm

Kids GET IT! is a workshops for children ages 11-14. This interactive class is designed to appeal to those with an avid curiosity, desire to learn new things, and who you just can’t get on the computer or phone. The workshop will demonstrate the intricacies of IT careers and the development core concepts in a dynamic and easy to learn setting. The workshop will introduce kids to the world of creation in several fields, while showcasing the fun and creativity it encompasses.

Session 1:Getting Educated about Information Technology (GET IT) This first session, seeks to educate the youth about all the exciting IT careers. Kids are encouraged to be curious, ask questions, and apply their analytical skills in creative role playing to help them understand the different career paths. To date, the program has increased interest in IT careers by a whopping 75%.

Session 2: Learning Scratch In this second session, we will learn about an interactive program called “Scratch”. This visual programming language feels more like you are creating your own animated story. During this session, the focus is to understand the core concepts so the kids are prepared for the next session. It will be so fun, they won’t even realize they are learning the basics of coding!

Session 3: Building with Scratch In this third and final session, the kids will work with professional web developers to create their very own animated story. By working with professionals, the kids will learn how to work well in teams, learn the basics of coding, and see the excitement of being in an IT career. We will all work in quick, iterative cycles allowing them to see their vision come to light, creatively solve issues, and test and refine the end product just like in the real world.

Thank you to our sponsor M3 Insurance