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CLX

November Virtual Meetup

November 18, 2021

NOTICE: Parts of CLX Virtual Meetup sessions are recorded.

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Housekeeping

Part of this CLX Virtual Convenings may be recorded
Update your Zoom Profile Name, Organization, Pronoun (Rename by clicking the three dots next to your name)
Remember to MUTE your microphone.
If possible, please turn on Video especially when speaking, so we can e-meet you
Have Fun & Network

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Today’s Agenda

9:00 - 9:05 AM Wait Time to Allow People to Join
9:05- 9:15 AM Welcome & Ice Breaker Chat
9:15 - 9:40 AM Community Presentation: Sara Neiman + Q&A
9:40 - 9:55 AM #Xchange | CSforCHI | Community Announcements
9:55 - 10:00 Feedback
10:00 - 10:15 AM Breakout Session 1
10:15 - 10:50 AM Breakout Session 2
10:50-11: 00 AM Open Networking Space /Closing/ Feedback

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Presentation: TechGirlz

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Sara Neiman

Chicago Outreach Coordinator

TechGirlz

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What is CLX?

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CLX is a network on a mission to mobilize Chicago so that youth brilliance is nurtured now and in the future.

Mission

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CLX Approach + Programs

Professional Learning Community

Learning Pathways and Ecosystem

Collaborative Innovation Fund + Award

Chicago’s Learning Festival

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Meetups
Professional Development
Communities of Practice (CoP)

CSforCHI: Computer Science
Illuminating Energy Pathways

Special Opportunities
Brother Mike Award

Chicago Learning Days

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Presentation: CSforCHI

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Jorge Garcia

Program Manager at CLX

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Got something to share? Want to lead a Working Group?

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Sign up to make an announcement 30 seconds on the mic to share events, opportunities, celebrations.

OR lead a Breakout Session Convene folks to collaborate, ideate, problem-solve, and/or nerd out

at:

clx.fyi/share-lead

Deadline end of day Tuesday

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Coming to the Mic… 30 sec or less

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Shedd Aquarium Teen & Teacher Programs Alex Galassini
LevelUp IRL in Chatham is a Vaccination Site! Jackie Moore
TechGirlz Virtual Workshops Sara Neiman
CLX Announcements CLX Staff
Open Space Announcements

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techgirlz.org

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Chicago Learning Days

Join Us: May 19-22, 2022

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CLX Feedback Survey: Google Form

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https://forms.gle/VLsCHHh7vpYYCG4b7

Temporary Short Link:

www.yellkey.com/goal

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New Announcements?

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Sign up to make an announcement 30 seconds on the mic to share events, opportunities, celebrations.

OR lead a Breakout Session Convene folks to collaborate, ideate, problem-solve, and/or nerd out

at:

clx.fyi/share-lead

Deadline end of day Tuesday

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Tinker Time

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Coffee & Conversation

(10 minutes)

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Need Help in a Breakout Room?

You can request that Program Associate/ Network Manager joins your breakout room by clicking the Ask for Help button in the menu bar. She will be prompted to join the room where the request originated from.

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Prompt

Introductions: name + pronouns, organization, role

Name one of your favorite and/or one of your least favorite ways that you have found to connect with your community in the last year and a half.

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Tinker Time

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Breakout

(25 minutes)

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Need Help in a Breakout Room?

You can request that Program Associate/ Network Manager joins your breakout room by clicking the Ask for Help button in the menu bar. She will be prompted to join the room where the request originated from.

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Jamboard Breakout Prompts

In introduction to CSforCHI, we shared the needs we heard from the community for strengthening the CSEd ecosystem in Chicago. What are your needs for CSEd work and who else would you want to hear from?