Coding Bosses: Girls Who Code Take Over @ CNA
,
Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Lobby, Table 30
Presenters



Session description
Purpose & objective
The purpose of this presentation is to engage attendees with the experiences of the Girls Who Code Club at our school. With the knowledge, skills, and motivation they need to excel in their various coding projects throughout the year, attendees will understand the importance of creating a strong foundation of coding skills, fostering problem-solving abilities, and building confidence in using technology to make a positive impact. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the world of coding and its applications, setting them up for success in future project ideas.
Outline
During our presentation, the Girls will follow this outline:
1. Presentation of the Club Members - 5 minutes
-Using a game created by the students
2. Explain the Challenge Projects - 5 minutes
-Students will present the projects worked throughout the year and their achievements.
3. Activity - 10 minutes
-Students will showcase one of their projects and attendees will interact with them and try
4. Sharing Plan Lesson Bundle - Scan and go!
-There will be a code to scan the bundle
5. Questions and Answers - 5 minutes
-Teachers and students will answer questions of the attendees
Supporting research
Girls Who Code - https://hq.girlswhocode.com/
Code.org - https://code.org/
Microsoft Maker Code - https://arcade.makecode.com/
Teach girls bravery, not perfection - https://www.ted.com/talks/reshma_saujani_teach_girls_bravery_not_perfection
Session specifications
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Google Site
Empowered Learner
- Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
- Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.
- Students formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.