IT Wiz Kids Intro to Coding/PC Hardware Workshop

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IT Volunteers & Mentors Needed for 8-13 and Teen Program

We are looking for college students, teachers, IT enthusiasts, and professionals to assist our instructors in teaching IT classes (e.g.,Hardware A+/Network, IC3 & IC4, Coding/Programming Languages & Android and Apple App Development, to teach youth 10 years old and older in San Diego, CA

TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

· Classes will be held Wednesday 4:00 pm - 5:30 and possibly Saturdays

· Classes will be held at Poway Library

REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS:

· You must be able to pass a background check.

· You must complete one 90-minute volunteer training session.

· You should enjoy working with youth, believe in students' potential to achieve, and be confident in your ability to make a positive difference in their lives.

· Qualified and enthusiastic volunteers

ABOUT US:

IT Computer Wiz Kids, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization committed to teaching youth about technology from underrepresented and underserved communities. Through hands-on, experiential team-building activities and a life skills-based interactive approach, we uncover young people's hidden talents and guide them through multiple Information Technology (IT) learning development channels. Our students range from K-12. Because it is never too soon or too late to instill a sense of purpose in their lives.

Our mission is to provide youth with experiences and exposure that will lead to their sustained interest in IT and STEAM-ME (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) careers and empower them as globally competitive, critical-thinking problem solvers prepared to enter the 21st Century workplace. Most importantly, we are not just looking for IT instructors, we are looking for teachers with a genuine interest in nurturing young people into becoming productive and positive adults. We hope to empower disadvantaged youth to see themselves in boardrooms around the world instead of on the streets.

For more information about our organization, please watch our videos:

WWW.iTCOMPUTERWIZKIDS.COM

CLASS CURRICULUM YOU WILL BE TEACHING:

Class 1 - Computers and How They Work; Understanding hardware, operating systems and software, Windows vs. Mac. Discussions on the importance of STEM in your child's future.

Class 2 - Dissecting the Computer - Introduction to computer building: Learn how to to take apart a computer, identify each component, and put it back together.

Class 3 - Introduction to Programming/Coding: Students will learn introductory programming concepts to engage in free-form coding to create coding projects. Instructors will introduce students to the fundamentals of coding by introducing them to languages including HTML, Javascript, Python C, and C++. These languages will serve as entry points for learning how to program.

Class 4 - Electronic Etiquette and Internet Safety for Youth: This class covers various facets of electronic etiquette for professional success. It includes understanding Internet ethics and plagiarism, and learning to develop safe, healthy, and respectful relationships online using social media. Students will discover how posts can affect their future. Incorporated is a discussion of cyberbullying and online web safety.

Class 5 - Building the Ultimate Gaming PC: Demonstration on how to build a powerful PC for gaming, video editing, coding, graphics and design. By doing so students will learn the components of gaming PCs Review of lessons. Computer building competition.