Random Hacks of Kindness Jr. (https://rhokjr.org) is hosting a VIRTUAL hackathon focusing on endangered animals. The three hour coding program will focus on designing and coding apps addressing this ever increasing problem.
There are about 2 million different species on Earth. The data suggests the growing number of endangered species by year is nothing to scoff at. It shows that between 0.01–0.1% of all species are lost annually — that’s about 200 to 2,000 extinctions every year.
Join with Random Hacks of Kindness Junior and Friends of Animals to design and create apps addressing the rise of endangered species and ways to help slow it down. Experience first hand how you can use technology to create positive change.
The program, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 25 from 9 – 12 is open to students in grade 4 through 8. This event is open to the public and requires no prior coding experience. Using Zoom, students will work in pairs with mentors to create prototype smartphone apps (using the online app block programming language, APP LAB from Code.org).
RHoK Jr.is a great opportunity for high school and college students studying computer science to mentor and inspire young students while giving non-profit groups a technological boost.
Random Hacks of Kindness Jr. Inc, was developed by Gans as an opportunity to empower and inspire youth to use technology for social good. Gans, a technology educator, organized the first Random Hacks of Kindness Jr. event at the Fraser Woods Montessori School in Newtown in May 2013. Since then close to 2000 students from across Connecticut have come together to create apps for nonprofits in their communities.
“Our events are geared to providing students with opportunities in computer programming in schools, after-school programs, and other settings,” Gans said. “Coding is more than a computer game,” she added. “Technology really has a purpose.”
Pre-registration is required. The registration fee for the event is $18. Participants may register by going to RHoKJr’s website at https//rhokjr.org. For additional information contact Patrice Gans at pbgans@rhokjr.org.
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