Interest in starting Athy Coder Dojo?

Cork Skate

Hi there, just a quick one for anyone based in Athy, not practical if you are too far out really. I was think it might be a good idea to start an Athy CoderDojo so if there was anyone out there with programming knowledge or even if you're just a parent who can see the benefit in it then can you let me know.

Be Cool ..... Intro Video Clip

www.coderdojo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HntLmTymmyc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B0GbBASvHI

Nadser

I could be interested in that, although I'm not 100% sure about time comittments for the next year. I have a BSc in computer science.

Cork Skate

Nadser wrote: »

I could be interested in that, although I'm not 100% sure about time comittments for the next year. I have a BSc in computer science.

Great stuff, good to hear it. I've been doing a small bit of research already and there could be a few more interested so you can fall in when ever you are free, so don't worry about the commitment. Do you want to send me a PM and i'll let you know where its at?

odonohuem

I am a great admirer of coder dojos. I am a father of an 11 year old and an 8 year old. Unfortunately I have no programming skills but I fully appreciate the benefits that programming skills could provide my kids with. I use linux at home (I am an Ubuntu Member) and I would love to see a coder dojo set up in Athy. I wish you well with this.

Cork Skate

odonohuem wrote: »

I am a great admirer of coder dojos. I am a father of an 11 year old and an 8 year old. Unfortunately I have no programming skills but I fully appreciate the benefits that programming skills could provide my kids with. I use linux at home (I am an Ubuntu Member) and I would love to see a coder dojo set up in Athy. I wish you well with this.

Just so you know odonohuem, there is no need to know how to code, you can just help out as well, the more the merrier as they say, as nadser said above peoples availability may be limited and having an extra pair of hands could be invaluable, a super-sub if you will

I think even a demo on Ubuntu would be handy, a room for of enthusiastic kids could get to see the benefits of it, now that would be great.

odonohuem

That's great Cork Skate! I'd be happy to be a super sub when time permits (I work a shift pattern which includes weekends, every second weekend infact!). I'd happily demo ubuntu but again I'm not the best at it. Can also provide Ubuntu 12.04 LTS DVDs to parents and demo an install if you'd like.

Just a quick Q. Is this the Coder Dojo planned for Athy College starting mid Sep? I've just been made aware of that proposal and I am hoping this is the same drive. If not I think the two projects should talk.

Cork Skate

odonohuem wrote: »

That's great Cork Skate! I'd be happy to be a super sub when time permits (I work a shift pattern which includes weekends, every second weekend infact!). I'd happily demo ubuntu but again I'm not the best at it. Can also provide Ubuntu 12.04 LTS DVDs to parents and demo an install if you'd like.

Just a quick Q. Is this the Coder Dojo planned for Athy College starting mid Sep? I've just been made aware of that proposal and I am hoping this is the same drive. If not I think the two projects should talk.

Yeah, its the same now, i had tried to set it up in the library first but there's a few more like-minded folk doing the same in the college

kam3qnwvebf4jh

Hi corkskate, I would be interested in helping out. I have C , SQL and basic programming skills

odonohuem

Makenna Short Shoehorn wrote: »

Hi corkskate, I would be interested in helping out. I have C , SQL and basic programming skills

Hi ReturnofThe, not sure why corkskate has not replied but just to give you an update on the info that I have. Your participation would be most welcome from what I understand. Things have progressed to a start date of Sat 12 Oct 13 (from 10am to 12 noon I believe) it Athy College. A website has just been set up but not on public view yet.

the general e-mail address is info@coderdojoathy.com .

There is a facebook presence also at:

https://www.facebook.com/CDAthy

If you have trouble getting a response from either of these avenues get back on here.

Hope to see you on 12 Oct 13

From a hopeful parent rather than a mentor

kam3qnwvebf4jh

Thanks odonoghuem, CorkSkate did PM me and I did make it to the first meeting, so will be there on the 12th. See you then!

davyirl321

I may be interested in helping out. I have client side and server side coding skills in a number of languages and teach part time.
Can you PM me who is currently mentoring? Do mentors have to show up every Saturday?

kam3qnwvebf4jh

PM sent. thanks Davy

odonohuem

davyirl321, Its great that you are interested. Details of CoderDojo Athy can be found on the website coderdojoathy.com, Facebook: facebook.com/CDAthy and witter: @CoderDojoAthy. I am sure your help would be greatly appreciated and you certainly don't need to mentor every Saturday. Why not drop in either Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon any week it is running and have a chat with the mentors present. I expect ReturnOfThe gave you this info and more earlier.