Coding, Equity, and Digital Learning Made Simple with Girls Who Code
The Connecticut State Library has partnered with Girls Who Code (GWC) to bring free computer science learning opportunities to our libraries. GWC Clubs are FREE programs for 3rd-5th grade or 6th-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use computer science to change the world.
Join us in a live webinar with Emily Ong, our CT GWC Senior Community Partnerships & Outreach Manager, to learn more about implementing GWC in your library and changes that have been made to adapt to the COVID 19 Pandemic.
The session will also feature best practices for building inclusive and holistic coding programs with adaptable options for the virtual learning landscape. Dive deeper into social and emotional learning best practices and curriculum design recommendations that will make it a breeze to combine coding and equity together. Through a walkthrough of the GWC Clubs model, you will gain tangible tips and activities you can implement right away and learn how to unlock GWC's free virtual resources and curriculum for 3-12th graders of all skill-levels and genders.
Club benefits include:
-Free and flexible coding curriculum and resources
-Exclusive virtual events with GWC corporate partners
- Access to an alumni network for the girls including summer opportunities, job boards and more!
- No computer science experience needed to get started since GWC is there for you every step of the way.
- Date:
- Wednesday, September 9, 2020
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Categories:
- DLD Online Webinar
Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities
We want to provide what you need to participate!
If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.
You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.
Registration Eligibility
To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:
- current library staff member
- undergraduate or graduate library student
- Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
- retired or unemployed library staff
Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.
*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.
Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.
Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.
Inclement Weather Policy
For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:
If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.
For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.
Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.