CoderDojo Altona North

Welcome Folks,

CoderDojo is a global movement of free, volunteer-led, community based programming clubs for young people. We are the Altona North (Melbourne, Australia) chapter of this amazing initiative!

At CoderDojo Altona North, young people aged between 7 and 17, learn how to code (Scratch, Python, etc.), interact with the real world using sensors and the Arduino, develop programs on the Raspberry Pi, develop websites, develop mobile apps, develop simple programs, develop games, build robots and explore various aspects of technology in an informal, safe, and creative environment. In addition to learning to code, exploring the basics of electronics and robotics, attendees meet like minded people and are exposed to a world of possibilities of technology. An individuals creativity is the only limit.

At CoderDojo Altona North our aim is to Ignite, Inspire and Create. We strongly believe that every child is a born maker. What she/he needs is the right environment to Ignite those interests and Inspire them to Create. At CoderDojo Altona North there is a strong focus on community, peer learning, youth mentoring and self led learning, with an emphasis on showing how coding, making and hacking is a force for change in the world.

We might consider folowing a syllabus where it makes sense, especially with our young makers who are getting started. With the more experienced makers we will let the kids choose what they want to work on, and the mentors guide and help them along their journey of discovery into the world of technology.

Some of the things we do at CoderDojo Altona North include:

• Introduction to Computer Science through -
  • Coding in Scratch
  • Google CS (Computer Science) First curriculum
  • Microsoft Computer Science curriculum using Minecraft
• Python developing on the Raspberry Pi
• Robotics with Makeblock robots, Raspberry Pi Robots
• Minecraft gaming & development
• Electronics fundamentals using -
  • Arduino
  • ESP8266, EP32
  • BBC micro:Bit
  • RaspberryPi
• Coding in HTML & CSS (websites)
• Development of simple mobile apps

You can read more about the CoderDojo movement at CoderDojo.com.

Access to all the course content at CoderDojo Altona North is offered through our Learning Management System. We use the Learning Management System (LMS) to give you access to the tutorials and also track your childs progress through the term. You can check out the LMS at https://learning.kidzcancode.com

To attend the sessions please see the “Howto Book A Seat” section at - http://altonanorthdojo.com/. Our sessions are wait-listed and parents are required to request an enrollment using the “Register Interest” form link provided. Only kids/parents whose enrollments have been confirmed are able to attend. Enrollments are confirmed at the start of the term and is offered on first come first served basis. Drop us a note at [email protected] if you have any questions.

We invite kids of all ages starting 7-8+ and their parents to come along, get coding and have lots of fun. You can read more about Coder Dojo Altona North at - http://altonanorthdojo.com/

You will need to  bring along the following:

• A laptop. Borrow one from somebody if needs be.
• All hardware you will hack with will need to be purchased for use during the tutorials i.e. Arduino, Raspberry Pi.
• We'll let you when you are at a point where you need to invest in the hardware i.e. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc. Initially only a laptop is required.
• A parent! (Very important). If you are 12 or under, your parent must stay with you during the session.
• Intent to learn, make and create...:)

So come join us, have fun and share in the learning. Let's Ignite the flame of learning, let's inspire the maker in you and let's get creating!!!!

Getting there - We meet weekly on Saturday at the Altona North Community Library. See address below -

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, Altona North, Victoria, 3025.

For additional details on the library please visit - http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/altona-north-community-library

When - These sessions are held from 1000-1200 Hrs AEST every Sat morning (except during school vacations). For additional details please visit - http://altonanorthdojo.com/