EU Code Week newsletter / November 2023
EU Code Week
EU Code Week is a grassroots initiative which aims to bring coding and digital literacy to everybody.
EU Code Week committed to empowering youth to combat cyberbullying
Every year on November 2, the global community comes together to observe the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying, a proclamation made by UNESCO. This significant day serves as a reminder that acts of violence within educational environments encroach upon the fundamental rights of children and adolescents to quality education. EU Code Week is a staunch supporter of this initiative, and we are committed to equipping young people with the necessary tools to stay safe online.?
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EU Code Week celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development?
On 10 November each year, the world comes together to celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development. The role of science is vital in our society and it is important to to engage the public in discussions about emerging scientific issues. Science is not only laboratories and white rooms. ?
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From Player to Creator on EU Code Week?
“Every child should be able to create their own world while having a positive impact in the world.” This is what inspired Flappy Game activity for EU Code Week, children went from consumers of technologies to Creators and Advocates of Coding.???
Read about Ubbu and find out more here.
A Special Day of EU Code Week in Hungary
On 7 October, the 2nd EU Code Week Hungary Conference was held in Biatorbágy, a town on the outskirts of Budapest, to officially open EU Code Week 2023 in Hungary. A mosaic of 480 Rubik’s Cubes welcomed the visitors. The conference targeted all people, especially teachers, interested in the development of algorithmic thinking and digital competences of young children, students and adults, and in making coding more popular.?
Find out more here.
5 Ways to Engage with EU Code Week
EU Code Week is an incredible initiative that encourages people of all ages to get involved in coding and digital literacy.?Do you know how to get involved and make the best out of the opportunities and activities of Code Week?
For example you can Connect with your local Code Week community, after all EU Code Week is about building a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. But there are also many other ways to engage, find out more here.
Coding @ I.C. “Karol Wojtyla – Arenella”
In September, Italian EU Code Week Leading Teacher Fabrizia Agnello carried out a local Train-the-Trainer course for her kindergarten and primary school colleagues from I.C. “Karol Wojtyla – Arenella” in Palermo. The course focused on computational thinking and the basics of?coding. After a brief theoretical introduction, the participating teachers got to know different unplugged and plugged coding activities, which they could then practice. The training programme incorporated the values of EU Code Week and stressed the importance of involving students of all ages in this initiative. In this blog post, Fabrizia tells us about her experience. ?
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Unlocking the Power of Decomposition in Education
Are you an educator looking for innovative ways to enhance your teaching skills and empower your students with critical problem-solving abilities? If so, you will be interested in a recent webinar brought to you by EU Code Week, in collaboration with the Intel Skills for Innovation (SFI) initiative: “Empowering Educators: Decomposition in the Classroom.” ?
Read more here.
Exploring the world of robotics: a beneficial tool for autistic children in kindergarten
In the dynamic world of education, the inclusion of technology has been transformative, especially in catering to the diverse needs of students. One remarkable innovation that has gained attention is the use of robotics in early childhood education. In this article Josipa Bla?evi?, Master of Educational Rehabilitation from Zagreb, Croatia, talks about her experience. ?
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Navigating Innovative Technologies across the Curriculum with an EU Code Week MOOC
As we know technology plays a pivotal role in shaping education. As educators, it’s essential to stay updated with the latest trends and incorporate innovative teaching methods into the classroom. EU Code Week brings you an exciting opportunity to do just that with a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) called: “Navigating Innovative Technologies across the Curriculum.” This blog post dives into the details of this MOOC, which promises to revolutionise the way you teach and engage your students.?
Find out more here.
Which teams are going to the EU Code Week hackathon final in November?
Throughout October, the EU Code Week Hackathons continued to challenge students to look to coding to find solutions to real world problems. See below for more information:
Which teams are going to the EU Code Week hackathon final in November?
During October on the Code Week portal, we brought you news, tips and advice on how to get coding into your classrooms. Members of the Code Week community also shared their experience and events with us. Some highlights include:
EU Code Week: Workshop “Computational thinking without computers”.