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'IT Girl' Summer Series


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/25/2022
The ‘IT Girl’ Summer Series is a four week digital and hands on exposure learning camp for young women ages 8-16 to learn in-demand technology concepts. Additionally, our workshops and programs focus on discovering, pursuing, and succeeding in technology through the exposure of technical concepts. Students do not need to have any prior technical experience, and all materials will be provided. We ask all students at least have a strong desire to learn more about technology.

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Launched in 2017, the 'IT Girl' Summer Series is a weekly summer camp introducing technology concepts to young women ages 8 to 16. The goal of the summer series is to increase exposure, access, and mentorship for young women of color to develop critical skills in technology, and a future society with more representation and talent in our tech related fields.

 

The ‘IT Girl’ Summer Series is a four week digital and hands on learning camp for girls ages 8-16 to learn in-demand technology concepts. Over the course of four weeks students gain knowledge of a technical concept, that ultimately allows them to apply those skills into a project the final week of camp. Additionally, our summer camp focuses on discovering, pursuing, and succeeding in technology through the exposure of technical concepts. Students do not need to have any prior technical experience, and all materials will be provided. We ask all students at least have a strong desire to learn more about tech.

 

SUMMER SERIES DETAILS

 

2022 SUMMER SERIES DATES:  

Session 1:  ‘Intro To Technology’ (Beginner; ages 8-12)

Saturday, June 4th, 2022 – Saturday, June 25th, 2022

9:30AM - 11:30AM

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
  • To know and understand the common features of computer systems
  • To be able to explain input and output devices, hardware and software
  • To apply understanding to writing algorithms and programming a micro:bit

This program is designed to engage young minds and help them advance from being merely computer users to creators. Participants will learn the basics of technology, history, and creating using computers through activities. They will apply their programming skills to create simple programs, animations and games.

 

Technology Requirements: 

    • PC or Mac Computer/Laptop with Webcam
    • USB port
    • High speed Broadband Internet Connection is Required
    • Most recent release of Chrome or Firefox web browser
    • Ability to download and install software
    • Zoom

 

OR

 

Session 2:  'Web Design' (Intermediate; Ages 13-16)

Saturday, June 4th, 2022 – Saturday, June 25th, 2022

12:00PM - 2:00PM

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
  • Teaches students how to build their own web pages.
  • Students will learn the languages HTML and CSS, and will create their own live homepages to serve as portfolios of their creations.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi-page websites.

This Web Design course is designed for complete beginners with no previous background in computer science. The course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive making it engaging for students new/experienced to computer science. Students will be able to use their own personal interests and creativity to drive their development process.

 

Technology Requirements: 

    • PC or Mac Computer/Laptop with Webcam
    • USB port
    • High speed Broadband Internet Connection is Required
    • Most recent release of Chrome or Firefox web browser
    • Ability to download and install software
    • Zoom

 

Summer Series Location:

Virtual (Online)


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Location:

ONLINE ONLY
Contact name: 
Pallavi Choudhury
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
06/25/2022
Time: 
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM , 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM