Building Sustainable Coding Programs
The Next Frontier in Digital Literacy

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A multi-faceted, facilitated online workshop with live interactive sessions on Wednesday September 19 & October 3, 2018, 2-4pm ET. Certificate provided.

Through live presentations, coaching and facilitation from tech experts, project-based homework, group discussions and additional resources, you’ll learn how to build and maintain an effective and sustainable coding program that aligns with your budget and community’s needs.

You don’t need tech chops to put together an impressive coding program at your library. Learn from leading companies, organizations, and public and school libraries how to design and launch a sustainable coding program that supports digital literacy and 21st Century skills, and has the power to transform your community.

No matter your budget or level of coding experience, this course will guide you through creating an effective and sustainable program at your library.

Also Available On-Demand! Can’t make a live session? All sessions will be available to you ‘on-demand’ following the initial broadcast.

Learning Outcomes:
Through this interactive course, you’ll learn from experienced leaders how to: 

• Build actionable blueprints for sustainable coding and STEM programs tailored to serve the specialized needs of your community, whether you’re serving children, teens or adults
• Design and launch a coding program from scratch, from ideation to execution, including making the case to stakeholders and funders
• Create a program that is truly sustainable—in effort, resources, and audience engagement.
• Identify and tap community partners to build and maintain your program
• Learn from model programs and connect with fellow tech-enthusiasts
• Connect with like-minded makers
• Identify the latest technology and how it can be used at your library, including the multitude of free resources and technologies available online

Who should take this course?
Librarians and educators interested in overseeing or developing tech-oriented programming for the library. The course content will be relevant to librarians in schools or public libraries who serve various age groups and demographics. Participants will walk away with a plan for the launch and maintenance of their own coding program.

For more information please visit the website where you can view the speaker lineup.