Coder Dojo Dun Laoghaire was launched on Wednesday 23 January, in IADT Dun Laoghaire, with Mary Mitchell O’Connor, TD, in attendance.
Coder Dojo is a free, non-profit, computer club for school kids which was founded by Cork computer whizz kid James Whelton and entrepreneur Bill Liao. It has taken the world by storm and is now operating in approximately 24 countries, with over 10,000 kids attending weekly.
Coder Dojo sessions provide an opportunity for young people to learn how to code apps, programs, games, build robots, develop websites and more, with the help of mentors who donate their time free of charge.
Annie Doona, President of IADT, said ‘We are absolutely delighted to be hosting Coder Dojo at IADT as it reflects so closely what this Institute is all about. We strive to nurture a powerful combination of creativity and technological capability within our students, and hope to see some Coder Dojo participants joining us on our degree programmes in the next few years.’
Local TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor commented that “Coder Dojo provides a wonderful outlet for the talent of our young people – no doubt it will result in many future entrepreneurs and jobs. I have great faith in the potential of our future generation.”
Organiser Sandra Maguire said “I first heard about Coder Dojo in February 2012 when I heard James Whelton, then aged only 19, mesmerising a couple of hundred business people with his story. There was no Coder Dojo in the Dun Laoghaire area and I kept hoping one would be started up. Eventually I decided to start one myself, and went to IADT, where I had studied Cyberpsychology a couple of years before. The support of IADT and Mary Mitchell O’Connor has been invaluable in getting the project ready to launch. With the help of our generous mentors and volunteers, I believe we are going to make an exciting impact on the lives of many children.”
Whilst the weekly two hour sessions are free, places need to be pre-booked.
See www.coderdojodunlaoghaire.com or email coderdojodl@coderdojo.com for information
Last Updated: February 22, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
CoderDojo launches in IADT Dun Laoghaire
Coder Dojo Dun Laoghaire was launched on Wednesday 23 January, in IADT Dun Laoghaire, with Mary Mitchell O’Connor, TD, in attendance.
Coder Dojo is a free, non-profit, computer club for school kids which was founded by Cork computer whizz kid James Whelton and entrepreneur Bill Liao. It has taken the world by storm and is now operating in approximately 24 countries, with over 10,000 kids attending weekly.
Coder Dojo sessions provide an opportunity for young people to learn how to code apps, programs, games, build robots, develop websites and more, with the help of mentors who donate their time free of charge.
Annie Doona, President of IADT, said ‘We are absolutely delighted to be hosting Coder Dojo at IADT as it reflects so closely what this Institute is all about. We strive to nurture a powerful combination of creativity and technological capability within our students, and hope to see some Coder Dojo participants joining us on our degree programmes in the next few years.’
Local TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor commented that “Coder Dojo provides a wonderful outlet for the talent of our young people – no doubt it will result in many future entrepreneurs and jobs. I have great faith in the potential of our future generation.”
Organiser Sandra Maguire said “I first heard about Coder Dojo in February 2012 when I heard James Whelton, then aged only 19, mesmerising a couple of hundred business people with his story. There was no Coder Dojo in the Dun Laoghaire area and I kept hoping one would be started up. Eventually I decided to start one myself, and went to IADT, where I had studied Cyberpsychology a couple of years before. The support of IADT and Mary Mitchell O’Connor has been invaluable in getting the project ready to launch. With the help of our generous mentors and volunteers, I believe we are going to make an exciting impact on the lives of many children.”
Whilst the weekly two hour sessions are free, places need to be pre-booked.
See www.coderdojodunlaoghaire.com or email coderdojodl@coderdojo.com for information
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