Description

Day of Code is an exciting opportunity for K-12 students in Georgia to explore the world of coding through interactive workshops, and tech talks. Whether new to coding or looking to expand your skills, this free virtual event has something for everyone.

2024 PROGRAM AGENDA

Note: All Sessions Will Be Held On Zoom and Recorded

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM | WELCOME

• Larry Williams, President/CEO, TAG  
• Dr. Loretta Daniels, Executive Director, TAG-Ed  
• Lavita Williams, Computer Science Program Lead, GaDOE

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | BREAKOUT SESSION #1

Scratch (Middle School): An interactive coding presentation featuring a hands-on activity.

• Facilitator: C.J. Gunn, Customer Engineering - Google

Don't Worry, Be APPy (Elementary Edition) - Learn how to build your very own mobile app in this hands-on workshop. You will have the chance to see other apps elementary school students have created as well as learn more about entrepreneurs and mobile app development.

• Facilitators:
  • Alefiya Master, Founder/CEO, MAD-Learn
  • Alexandra Kummerne, Curriculum and Implementation Specialist
  • Caroline Westervelt, Curriculum and Implementation Specialist

Tech Talk Panel: Developing Your Identity through AI (HIGH SCHOOL SESSION) - To explore how artificial intelligence influences personal and professional identity, and how students can use AI thoughtfully as they shape their paths. 

Panelists: 

• Luiz Guzman, Founder and CEO of System Technology Works, LLC
• Chelsea Atkins, Cybersecurity Supervision Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Jahari Soward, Executive Director, NPursuit
• Dr. Maxine Cain, Founder & President, STEM Atlanta Women, Inc
• Liberty White, Founder & CEO, She Learns AI
• Moderator: Dr. Tamika Ray-Head, Founder, Pink Stem

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Tools for Teachers: Resources to Enhance Computer Science Learning 

Discover tools and programs from industry leaders to inspire the next generation of coders. 

• Speaker Introduction: 
  • Bryan Cox - Research Associate II/Kapor Center Senior Research Fellow
• Presenters:
  • Alba Gutierrez, Computer Science Program Specialist, GaDOE
  • Courtney Morgan, Teacher Professional Development Manager, Kira-Leaning

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | BREAKOUT SESSION #2 

Don't Worry, Be APPy (Middle School Edition) - Learn how to build your very own mobile app in this hands-on workshop. You will have the chance to see other apps middle school students have created as well as learn more about careers in computer science and STEM and the skills you need to be workforce-ready.

Facilitators: 

• Alefiya Master: Founder/CEO, MAD-learn
• Alexandra Kummernes: Curriculum and Implementation Specialist
• Caroline Westervelt: Curriculum and Implementation Specialist

Binary Coding (Elementary School Edition) - Founder, Pink STEM, in collaboration with Bibb County School District, Macon GA teachers Ms. Carissa Howard, Ms. Alexis Todd, Mrs Monica Jackson, and Mrs. Julie Wilson explore binary coding through fun, hands-on activities! Students will learn how computers use 1s and 0s to think and communicate.

Facilitator: 

• Dr. Tamika Ray-Head, Founder, Pink Stem

Career Focus: How to Create Your Unique Pathway to Tech Success (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) - HYPE is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that provides free programs and resources designed to empower underrepresented girls to thrive as future leaders in tech. During this breakout session, you'll engage with HYPE Scholars who are currently pursuing tech-adjacent degrees at colleges and universities across the country. Get tips, tricks, strategies, and advice on how to forge your way into tech using traditional and non-traditional pathways. 

Presenters:

• Kristina Newton, Founder and CEO, HYPE (Moderator)
• Sierra-Nicole Stokes, Junior Sociology and Public Health Major at Goucher College
• Gabriel Chambers, Sophomore Computer Science Major at Alabama A&M University
• Kayla Langford, Junior Electrical Engineering Major at Kennesaw State University

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | BREAKOUT SESSION #3 

Code Along with HYPE (Middle School Edition) - How are your favorite games or apps created? With computer code! Join HYPE, the non-profit organization working to bring equitable tech education to under-represented girls, to create your own arcade game! Make you or your favorite person the player and help them score points! During this session, students will use block sequencing to design a retro arcade game from scratch! Create it, then play it! Will YOU get the highest score? Let's find out! 

(Note: Students will be using the https://arcade.makecode.com/ platform during this activity. Please secure student access, as needed.)

Facilitator:

• Isabella Johnson, HYPE

HIGH SCHOOL SESSIONS:

Session #1 - Programming Humanoid Robots - Discover the future of robotics in this interactive breakout session! High school students will learn how to program humanoid robots to perform specific tasks, combining coding skills with real-world problem-solving. Explore how robotics can transform industries and gain hands-on experience in this exciting field. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Facilitator: 

• Luis Guzman, Founder and CEO, System Technology Works, LL
  

Note: Pre-work materials will be provided to participating teachers and schools before the session.

Session #2 - Don't Worry, Be APPy (High School Edition) - Learn how to build your very own resume or portfolio app in this hands-on workshop. In this lesson, you will learn about the qualities it takes to be workforce-ready and how building a mobile app can help develop these skills. You will also learn about our virtual internship program and how to apply.

Facilitators: 

• Alefiya Master, Founder/CEO, MAD-learn
• Alexandra Kummernes, Curriculum and Implementation Specialist
• Caroline Westervelt, Curriculum and Implementation Specialist
• Doreen Frempong-Baah, Director of Internships

Note: Laptops or computers with internet access are required for this session.

1:45 PM | CLOSING REMARKS