Spring & Summer VIRTUAL CLASSES Coming Soon
Our mission is and always will be to... "disrupt disparity in CS and STEM." We do this by creating space for all students in the Howard County area to participate in our programs. Proceeds from our programs are used to ensure all students have access to high quality CS and STEM programs. #HoCoCSforAll.
Code Monkey Classes for 2rd - 3rd
What is CodeMonkey?
CodeMonkey is a fun and educational game-based environment where kids learn to code without any prior experience. After completing CodeMonkey's award-winning coding courses, kids will be able to navigate through the programming world with a sense of confidence and accomplishment.
What Will You Do In Class?
- Connect with friends
- Learn coding basics in real programming languages
- Develop a strong foundation in coding principles while having fun!
Where: Live session via Zoom
Dates: 6 - 60 minute sessions
Time: TBD
Cost: $90* includes a year long subscription to the CodeMonkey coding platform and a Tech Changers Coding Package
*Limited scholarships available
Questions: Contact lisa@techchangers.org
Register Coming Soon
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Makey Makey Maker Classes for 4th & 5th Graders!
Jump off the computer and into the world of physical computing and circuits with Makey Makey Maker Class!
Spring Registration Coming Soon
What is a Makey Makey?
Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touch pads & input device. What Will You Do In Class:
Where: Live session via Zoom Dates: 6 - 90 minute sessions Time: TBD Cost: $75* plus $60 materials/delivery fees* Scholarships available NOTE: Materials include Makey Makey & other supplies which will be delivered to your home 5 days prior to class start. * Limited scholarships available Questions: Contact lisa@techchangers.org Register Coming Soon Hold Harmless Agreement Virtual Physical Computing w Rasp Pi
What is a Raspberry Pi?
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable computer that you can use to learn programming through fun, practical projects. What Will You Do In Class:
Where: Live session via Zoom Dates: 6 - 90 minute sessions + a materials pickup/setup lesson Time: TBD Cost: $75* plus $60 materials/delivery fees* Scholarships available NOTE: Materials include a raspberry pi 3 complete setup & other supplies which will be picked up upon arrangement prior to class * Limited scholarships available Questions: Contact lisa@techchangers.org Register Coming Soon Hold Harmless Agreement |
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Tech Changers Events Calendar
Other Tech Changers Programs:
Physical Computing {101} Intro to Physical Computing
4th & 5th Graders - Girls and Boys! Join Tech Changers as we launch a new course that will take you on a journey through the world of computers. From computer dissections to logic gates, learn what it takes to get your code through a computer. Study computer anatomy and explore the circulatory systems of computer code as you study what happens to your code as it is transformed from a simple algorithm to pulsing binary and circuitry.
Sign Up for Tech Changers Newsletter to receive info on future sessions!
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
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Sign Up for Tech Changers Newsletter to receive info on future sessions!
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Printable Registration Fom
Hold Harmless Agreement
Physical Computing <201> Lights Cameras & Action
4th & 5th Graders - Girls and Boys! Join Tech Changers as we launch a new course that will take you on a journey through the world of computers. From computer dissections to logic gates, learn what it takes to get your code through a computer. Study computer anatomy and explore the circulatory systems of computer code as you study what happens to your code as it is transformed from a simple algorithm to pulsing binary and circuitry.
Sign Up for Tech Changers Newsletter to receive info on future sessions!
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Printable Registration Fom
Hold Harmless Agreement
Sign Up for Tech Changers Newsletter to receive info on future sessions!
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Printable Registration Fom
Hold Harmless Agreement
Girls Who Code Intro {Middle School} & Girls Who Code {High School Girls} Clubs
Girls Who Code Middle School Club
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Program Dates: TBD
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register: Spring Virtual Session Scheduled to Begin Feb 2021
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Girls Who Code High School Club
This out-of-school club will write python code to automate Snapchat. Once we master a basic project together, each participant will get to build their own Snapchat bot!
Who: High School Girls
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register Online - Registration Closed.
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TechChanger MakerSpace Mondays: Co-ed Drop in Maker Club!
Maker Space Mondays are designed to connect industry experts with high school students to survey a variety of topics from computer hardware, soldering, circuits, and nanotechnology.
Who: Students 8th-12th grade
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register Online - Registration Closed.
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APL STEM Girl Power! Tech Changers always has a great time supporting APL STEM Girl Power! Past session include computing activities like, Let's Get Physical with micro:bits and sewable circuits. These programs empower girls to write code to make a Rocks Paper Scissors game and explore circuity.
Think Like a Programmer: Tech Changers supports local Girl Scouts to complete requirements for the Think Like a Programmer Journey. This 2 hour program covers many basic computer science topics like algorithms, pseudocode, loops, and functions. Sessions are fun and engaging and incorporate both unplugged and computer based activities via code.org! Contact Lisa Wenzel: lisa@techchangers.org for more info!