Third annual National Girls Learning Code Day happening on Nov 12

​Ladies Learning Code -- a national not-for-profit offering beginner-friendly tech education -- is proud to announce the third-annual ​National Girls Learning Code Day​. On November 12, 400+ girls ages 8-13 and their parent or guardian will attend simultaneous in-person workshops in more than 25 communities across the country. The full list of participating cities is available at girlslearningcodeday.com 

 

On that day, hundreds of Canadians girls and their parents will come together to challenge themselves to learn a new skill: game-making. Together with their parents, girls will: ● Discover a passion for learning about technology ● Experience the satisfaction that comes from being a builder of technology ● Build & develop a fun, interactive game to share with their friends and family ● Build confidence and develop a willingness to try new things 

 

What will participants learn? Using ​Scratch​, a beginner level programming environment that encourages mathematical and computational skills, imagination will come to life throughout the day in a new and digitally engaging form. Girls will also have the opportunity to upload their game for anyone on the web to download and play.  

 

Photo opportunity: 

​ At the end of the workshop, each girl will also get a chance to practice their presentation skills and showcase their creation for everyone attending the workshop. 

 

Why is digital literacy important for Canadian girls? The issue of digital literacy has never been more pressing. As conversations about the ​impending skilled labour shortage​ and the need to ​include coding in the curriculum​ make national headlines, events like National Girls Learning Code day are more relevant than ever. This event we will help girls discover a passion for learning about technology, experience the satisfaction that comes from being a builder of the web and become more confident and develop a willingness to try new things. Interested in learning more about our approach to girls’ coding education? 

 ​Ladies Learning Code -- a national not-for-profit offering beginner-friendly tech education -- is proud to announce the third-annual ​National Girls Learning Code Day​. On November 12, 400+ girls ages 8-13 and their parent or guardian will attend simultaneous in-person workshops in more than 25 communities across the country. The full list of participating cities is available at girlslearningcodeday.com  On that day, hundreds of Canadians girls and their parents will come together to challenge themselves to learn a new skill: game-making. Together with their parents, girls will: ● Discover a passion for learning about technology ● Experience the satisfaction that comes from being a builder of technology ● Build & develop a fun, interactive game to share with their friends and family ● Build confidence and develop a willingness to try new things  What will participants learn? Using ​Scratch​, a beginner level programming environment that encourages mathematical and computational skills, imagination will come to life throughout the day in a new and digitally engaging form. Girls will also have the opportunity to upload their game for anyone on the web to download and play.   Photo opportunity: ​ At the end of the workshop, each girl will also get a chance to practice their presentation skills and showcase their creation for everyone attending the workshop.  Why is digital literacy important for Canadian girls? The issue of digital literacy has never been more pressing. As conversations about the ​impending skilled labour shortage​ and the need to ​include coding in the curriculum​ make national headlines, events like National Girls Learning Code day are more relevant than ever. This event we will help girls discover a passion for learning about technology, experience the satisfaction that comes from being a builder of the web and become more confident and develop a willingness to try new things. Interested in learning more about our approach to girls’ coding education?