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 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

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.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Brandy McNeil
Associate Director of Technology Education and Training, New York Public Library

Luke Miller
Customer Success, Prenda

Brook Osborne
Education Program Manager, Code.org

James McNutt
Systems Administrator, Darien Library (CT)

Reserve your place today and save $100 off the Standard Rate

BONUS SESSIONS. Register early and get immediate access to archival video recordings from related courses.

Alex Giannini, Manager of Experiential Learning, Westport Library (CT)
Innovative Programs to Inspire the Imagination
Alex shares his experience transforming a strictly STEM-focused MakerSpace into a more inclusive STEAM space, and how to engage your community in making - not just during a special event, but all year round.

Nate Stone, Program Coordinator, ideaLAB
Inspiration from the ideaLab
Nate shares his process on growing the coding program at Denver Public Library. He discusses ideas for how you can build creative programming at your library, and how these programs serve the community and create meaningful connections with patrons.

Discounted group rates are also available!
Please contact Carmen at libraryjournal@edmaker.co
or call (646) 380-0773 to check your eligibility.