Our coding and technology classes are open to girls, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 5-10. Classes are free unless a materials fee is listed. Please note, all times are in Eastern Time. Take note of our no-show and repeat class policies.
Difficulty rating: ⭐- no experience needed, ⭐⭐ - some coding experience helpful , ⭐⭐⭐ - some coding experience needed
Blount County Public Library, Maryville TN
10am to 3pm- Eastern Time.
Computer Vision and AI is all around us. Get hands-on experience with the HuskyLens and the Microbit and explore the world of computer vision from facial recognition to open a door to object tracking. No prior experience required. Lunch will be provided.
Oak Ridge Public Library, Oak Ridge TN
1pm to 4pm- Eastern Time.
Join us for a fun, hands-on soldering class just for girls! Learn how to safely use a soldering iron, build a simple electronic project, and gain confidence working with tools and circuits. No experience needed.
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge TN
9am to noon- Eastern Time.
Augmented reality is a fast growing field allowing digital objects to appear in the physical world. Learn about how Augmented Reality (AR) works, add your very own virtual items to your world using CoSpaces (www.cospaces.io) and the Merge Cube. To experience AR a smart phone or tablet that can run the CoSpaces App is required.
Virtual event
10am to noon- Eastern Time.
Blockchain technology can be a game-changer in many fields from crypto currency to digital health records. You probably heard the term, but what is it? In this class the students will learn about the concept and put it into action by being part of a blockchain.
Blount County Public Library, Maryville TN
10am to 3pm- Eastern Time.
Love trains and coding? This is the camp for you. The students will use programable smart trains (www.intelino.com) and work in teams, learn to code the trains and choreograph train movements simulating a commuter railway. Lunch will be provided.
Virtual event
10am to noon- Eastern Time.
Data are all around us but spread sheets can do more than just show a big table of numbers. You can organize your data, perform calculations and show your data in a chart. Learn how to become a data wizard and make the most of those numbers. In this class you will learn all about how to unlock the secrets of those numbers and tell their story using charts.
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge TN
9am to noon- Eastern Time.
Did you know the MicroBit (www.microbit.org) has a sensor that can tell acceleration and orientation? Learn how to program the MicroBit to sense movement and create a webpage to show the result. Imagine how Doctor could monitor progress during physical therapy or yopu can keep track of your workouts.