ABOUT WORKSHOP: Are you a 3rd-8th grader interested in exploring different ways to use technology? This workshop is a perfect starting place! Programming is a vast field that has many applications. At this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of Python programming as well as learn how to program your own basic rock, paper, scissors game!

WHEN: August 8th
WHERE: Zoom
TIME: 2-4 Pacific Standard Time

ADDITIONAL INFO: Connect&Compute is hosting FREE technology workshops/speaker series throughout the summer to increase technological learning opportunities in a pandemic world and raise funds for our coming year. Although all workshops are free, we ask that students that are in the financial position to do so donate $5-10 using the following link: gf.me/u/xisf22 

25% of donations will be donated to Black Movement-Law Project, supporting liberation by helping build the legal infrastructure necessary to protect emerging local movements
75% will be used to purchase technology for schools in this upcoming school year

LOGISTICAL INFO: One week before each of the workshops/speaker series, attendees/parents will receive an email containing all info needed prior to attending. The Zoom link for that session will also be sent in the email. Students who are not signed up for workshops through these sign up forms will not be able to attend!

MEET THE WORKSHOP LEADER: Sanjita is an incoming senior at Dougherty Valley High School. She is very passionate about STEM and social activism. In the field of social activism, Sanjita is particularly passionate about bridging financial and gender inequities. She enjoys programming and research, but also public speaking and debate! As one of connect&compute’s founders, Sanjita is committed to leading change in the world around her. Sanjita especially loves working with kids whether it be teaching speech and debate throughout the year, joining 5th graders for outdoor ed, or leading workshops weekly with C&C. She is excited to see C&C’s impact this summer!

WHAT IS C&C: Connect&Compute is a non-profit organization with chapters across the nation that aims to bridge the wealth gap in education. We provide underprivileged students with access to free technological learning opportunities. This is done through partnering with corporate companies, selling merch, and holding recycling fundraisers to collect technology which we install in our partners schools. Our teams also lead workshops at our partner schools to expose kids to the various applications of technology! The Covid-19 pandemic has put a temporary pause to our in person workshops so we hope these online workshops can continue to provide students with learning opportunities and raise funds for our coming year!

Contact connectandcompute@gmail.com with any questions.