Genderhood participates for the second consecutive year in Meet and Code, a programme within the framework of the European Code Week.
The aim of Meet and Code is to introduce children and young people aged 8 to 24 to the world of technology and programming. The events are designed to show young people how much fun programming can be and how it can help generate ideas. They will learn how technology works and how computing affects our everyday lives. By exploring a wide range of technology, digital topics and creative programming, they will be encouraged to develop the digital skills they need in today’s world.
The projects implemented as part of Meet and Code 2020 were as follows:
Tech 4 Family, 6-9 y.o.
Girls go Dev, 10-13 y.o.
She Dragons, 18-24 y.o.
Behind Meet and Code are SAP, Haus des Stiftens gGmbH and the network partners of TechSoup Europe.
Book today your seat in the event that suits you the most!
Tuesday 28/09, 17:00-19:00
For children aged 8-12
Online event
Level of difficulty: Low
Gamers Inc. is aimed at a mixed group of girls and boys aged 8-12 years old. The main goal is to bridge the digital gender gap through education and empowerment, providing the group with the tools and inspiration to learn about the gaming industry and inform future career opportunities.
Through the historical retrospective, the “big” female names and what their achievements in programming and gaming are will be highlighted. The focus will then turn to the future, presenting participants with the scientific and professional prospects of a career in code and technology (career absorption, development, financial rewards). By combining art-based learning with learning about technology, children are encouraged to make equal use of their skills.
The workshop will be conducted through the ZOOM platform.
- Participation in the event is free of charge.
- It is necessary to reserve a place by the day before the set date of the event via the following form: https://forms.gle/vi5a8sCRqtwWZN5KA
Instructor: Sofia Konstantopoulou, Equality Trainer and Genderhood Manager
Wednesday 29/09, 17:00-19:00
Exclusively for females aged 12-15
Online event
Level of difficulty: Medium
Avoid the Bat is designed to provide advanced programming knowledge to people who already have experience in programming using Scratch 3.0. Attending the program will give participants the opportunity to engage with complex algorithmic techniques, structured programming and artificial intelligence (AI). In particular, participants will practice image recognition and classification techniques used in modern machine learning processes.
The workshop is structured based on the gamification methodology. The workshop is facilitated by STEM Education instructors. The ultimate goal is to enhance self-confidence, and eliminate gender disparities in the field of computer science and programming in a very fun and enjoyable way.
The workshop will be conducted through the ZOOM platform.
- Participation in the event is free of charge.
- It is necessary to reserve a place by the day before the date of the event via the following form: https://forms.gle/i6Ya5rszfVz74w1e8
Instructors: Viki Christopoulou, STEM Education Educator and Konstantina Antimahiti, STEM Education Educator
Thursday 30/09, 17:00-19:00
Exclusively for females aged 18-24
Online event
Level of difficulty: Medium
The Open Source Project is a hands-on workshop aimed at young women aged 18-24. The goal of the seminar is to introduce young women to the alternative model of open source software development and use, which offers technological quality and reliability at zero cost. This makes it accessible to all professionals regardless of their financial background.
Through a short journey from yesterday to today, participants will be introduced to open source software projects to which they have free access. At the same time, they will meet women who have made a dynamic contribution to its development. A first contact with organised open source communities will underline the spirit of cooperation and collegiality that prevails in this area. At the same time, young women will test their capabilities in programming environments using specific tools.
Entering this world will give them the opportunity to explore a variety of possibilities for creativity, as well as job opportunities. The seminar is an opportunity to claim equal opportunities for all regardless of gender, place and/or time.
The workshop will be conducted through the ZOOM platform.
- Participation in the event is free of charge.
- It is necessary to reserve a place by the day before the date of the event via the following form: https://forms.gle/1zFE7iiiT71LK7449
Instructor: Fotini Markopoulou, Computer Science Educator