EU Code Week Newsletter / September 2023

EU Code Week Community Meeting: Shaping a digital future

The EU Code Week Community recently came together for a momentous face-to-face meeting in Brussels on August 31 and September 1, 2023. This gathering marked a significant opportunity for the EU Code Week Community to reflect on their achievements, strategize for the future, and strengthen their collaborative efforts. With attendees from various corners of Europe, the event was brimming with enthusiasm and ideas for EU Code Week 2023 and beyond.??

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Embrace innovation in education with a new EU Code Week MOOC!

Are you ready to revolutionise your teaching and bring innovation into your classroom? EU Code Week, in collaboration with the European Schoolnet Academy, is thrilled to introduce our latest offering – the "Navigating Innovative Technologies across the Curriculum" MOOC! This visionary course is designed to empower educators like you with tools to seamlessly integrate coding, computational thinking, and immersive technologies into your teaching. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this course is your gateway to a brighter, more interactive future for education.?

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Digital and pedagogical backpack fully recharged

The EU Code Week Summer School was held from July 10 to July 14, 2023 at the European Schoolnet headquarters in Brussels. The 5-day training was attended by 29 leading teachers from 19 countries (to discuss)/who discussed the promotion of Code Week, which emphasizes the importance of algorithmic thinking, and (to share)/shared good practices with each other.?

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Coders in the school of the future

In this exclusive interview, the students of Silla Primary School at the Comprehensive Institute La Giustiniana in Rome share their captivating journey through the “Coding ergo sum” project. Discover how this innovative programme centred around coding activities has sparked their passion for technology, nurtured their creativity, and equipped them with invaluable skills for the future.?

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Unlocking creativity and coding with EU Code Week's Apple Webinars

Are you ready to embark on a journey of creativity, problem solving, and coding with Apple? EU Code Week is thrilled to announce a series of exciting webinars designed to empower educators and students alike. These webinars, presented by Apple Distinguished Educator Suzanne Lustenhouwer, offer a unique opportunity to explore the world of coding and app development. Whether you're an educator eager to integrate coding into your classroom or a student with a passion for technology, these webinars have something for everyone.

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August highlights from the EU Code Week blogosphere

Over the summer on the EU Code Week portal, we brought you news, tips and advice on how to get coding into your classrooms. Members of the EU Code Week community also shared their experience and events with us.

Some highlights include:?

An introduction to bats with the help of robots;

EU Code Week through the eyes of a European Commission trainee;

As kids return to school, we looked at some ways to get them excited about coding;

A look at how coding is empowering youth for a sustainable future;

A discussion on how coding can be used as a canvas for storytelling;

An overview of how coding and animation complement each other;

A look at platforms that enable kids to explore the secrets of nature.