CoderDojo Training in ICT Programming Skills

"The project aims to address the European wide deficit in young people’s uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The objectives of the project are to support the growth of the Coderdojo approach, as a means to increase STEM take-up by young people. CoderDojo is a global, volunteer led movement which runs not for profit coding clubs for young people. In the clubs, young people learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more.Specifically, the project will 1. Develop best practices drawn from the experience of CoderDojo clubs globally2. Examine means by which evidence of learning gained by CoderDojo participants might be recognised3. Develop a Toolkit which will facilitate the establishment of new CoderDojo groups- known as ""Dojos"". The target groups are A. Youth, in particular youth with an interest in learning new programming and computing skillsB. Local regional, national and European policy makers in the areas of education and trainingC. Industries, educational institutions or community based organisations who can host new CoderDojo chaptersThe Consortium is made up of five partners.1.Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland (Lead Partner, Leading Output 2)2.WiMi5, Spain (Leading Output 1)3.The Nerve Centre, Northern Ireland (Leading Output 3)4.Instytut Badan Edukacyjnych, Poland (Leading Output 4)5.The CoderDojo Foundation, Ireland (Dissemination and Conferences)The results for the project in summary will be1.Exchange and Production of Best Practices for CoderDojo clubs globally2.Policy Contribution on mechanisms to support Europe-wide recognition of evidence of the learning gained through CoderDojo participation3.Development of a CoderDojo Toolkit (digital in the form of a series of videos)The impact of the project will be in the following areas1.Local CoderDojos will be able to avail of best practices to inform their activities as the access to international best practices will inform better models of rollout2.European policy makers will be informed in relation to mechanisms to support Europe wide recognition of evidence of the learning gained through CoderDojo participation3.Local CoderDojos will benefit from using the toolkit to setup and operate effectivelyThe longer term benefits will be as the CoderDojo movement continues to expand across Europe the Best Practice Guide can be used to give local mentors and champions supports and ideas about running their Dojos. The videos can be translated into additional languages through the CoderDojo community."