Prepare to Run a Code Club

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This course will give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to run a successful Code Club for young people. In this three-week course, you’ll explore how to start and run a Code Club, including important considerations for planning and strategies. First, you will identify what you would like to achieve by running a Code Club, consider what is needed for a successful Code Club session, and create a plan for your first Code Club session. In the second week of the course, you will identify ways to support the young creators in your club by considering accessibility needs and learning how to adapt resources. You will also learn about ways to inspire the young people in your club and how to celebrate success. In the final week, you’ll learn about ways to encourage your creators to be independent, discover exciting learning opportunities for your creators in Astro Pi and Coolest Projects, and learn about how to access support for your Code Club journey from the Code Club team. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to start and maintain a Code Club that not only promotes the importance of coding skills in your community, but also encourages creativity, group work, and a love of learning in young people. We’re excited to see the difference you’ll make in your community.

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What you will learn

Over the next three weeks, you will gain the knowledge and tools to run a successful Code Club for young people.

• In week 1, you will set goals, plan your first session, and learn what makes a session successful
• In week 2, you will explore ways to support all creators, inspire young people, and celebrate their successes
• In week 3, you will learn to encourage independence, explore exciting opportunities and events, and learn how to access support from the Code Club team

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to start a Code Club that encourages confidence, creativity, and coding.

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Syllabus

This course will cover:

• Why coding is a valuable skill for young people
• Logistics for your club
• How to use the Code Club projects
• Planning the structure of your first Code Club session
• Making your club accessible and inclusive
• How to connect with creators’ interests and cultures
• Mentoring styles that will work for your creators
• Ways to track and celebrate progress
• How to enable creators to lead their own learning and work together
• Physical computing activities for your club
• The wider Code Club community and participation in global activities and challenges
• The ongoing support available for running and growing your club

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to run a Code Club in their local community.

What software or tools do you need?

In order to access some of the resources used in this course, you will need to create a Raspberry Pi Foundation account.