Visit http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org for donated technology for libraries. Does your library offer programs related to coding? Coding is quickly gaining traction as an essential digital skill in the 21st century, and many public libraries are offering coding classes for youth and adults as a way of promoting STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The challenge is that coding is often a new skill for librarians and library staff who are responsible for offering programs. The good news is that you don’t have to be an expert in computer science to offer effective educational programs that teach coding skills. There are many free resources that can be used as a guide to starting a coding club at your library, no experience required. See two examples of public libraries that have offered coding clubs using free curriculum provided by library partners. -- The Memorial Hall Library (Andover, MA) offered a coding club in 2016 in partnership with Girls Who Code, a nonprofit organization that provides a framework and curriculum for coding clubs. -- The Piscataway Library (New Jersey) just completed their second round of their Computer Science Club using the free Google CS curriculum. This theme centered around Fashion & Design.

1. Coding Clubs:
Youth Programming for Public Libraries
September 28, 2016

2. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Using ReadyTalk
• Chat to ask questions
• All lines are muted
• If you lose your Internet connection,
reconnect using the link emailed to you
• If you lose your phone connection, re-
dial the phone number and re-join
• ReadyTalk support:
800-843-9166
Your audio will play through your computer’s speakers. Hear an echo? You
may be logged in twice and will need to close one instance of ReadyTalk.

3. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
You Are Being Recorded…
This webinar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past
webinars: www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars
You can also view recorded webinars and videos on our YouTube
channel: https://www.youtube.com/TechSoupVideo
You will receive an email with this presentation, recording, and links
within a few days
Tweet us @TechSoup4Libs or using the hashtag #ts4libs

4. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
TechSoup’s Story
We are a global network of 62 partner nonprofits that provide the best
technology resources to over a half-million organizations in 127 countries.
We connect organizations and people with the resources, support, and
technology they need to change the world.

5. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
TechSoup Product Donation Programs
Donated technology,
education, and community
resources for libraries.
Save costs,
magnify impact, and
extend reach.
http://www.techsoup.org/
https://public.tableau.com/en-us/s/gallery/50-years-crime-us

6. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
TechSoup Online Learning
Tech Training for
Nonprofit and Library Staff
Self-Paced Online Learning
Expert Instructors
Free to Use!
https://public.tableau.com/en-us/s/gallery/50-years-crime-us
https://techsoup.course.tc/

7. Coding Clubs:
Youth Programming for Public Libraries
September 28, 2016

8. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Presenters
Alex Lis-Perlis
Girls Who Code
New York, NY
Doug Baldwin
Piscataway Public Library
Piscataway, NJ
Producer: Crystal Schimpf
Chat: Becky Wiegand
Twitter: Ginny Mies
@TechSoup4Libs
#ts4libs
Anna Tschetter
Memorial Hall Library
Andover, MA

9. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Poll
Has your library offered programs related to coding or computer science?
• Yes
• No
• I'm not sure

10. 10
Girls Who Code
Alex Lis-Perlis
New York, NY
Anna Tschetter
Andover, MA
Memorial Hall
Library

11. Girls Who Code

12. AGENDA
● Girls Who Code Overview
● Our Mission
● Our Solution & Outcomes
● Spotlight: Anna Tschetter, Memorial Hall Library
● How you can help!

13. WHAT IS GIRLS WHO CODE?

14. To close the gender gap in
technology.
OUR MISSION

15. THE PROBLEM

16. In a room of 25 software engineers, only 3 are
women.

17. In middle school, 74% of girls express interest in STEM, but
when choosing a college major, only 0.3% of high school
girls select computer science.
Girls expressing interest in
STEM
Girls selecting CS major
0.3%
74%

18. Five years from now
jobs will be open in the U.S. in
computing-related fields
29% of those jobs will be filled by U.S.
graduates
3% will be filled by women.

19. OUR SOLUTION
• Building the largest pipeline of female
engineers in the U.S.!

20. OUR RESULTS
65% of Clubs participants say they are considering a
major or minor in Computer Science because of Girls
Who Code
57 top companies have pledged to hire Girls Who Code
alumnae.

21. ● FREE computer science programs for 6th-12th
grade girls to explore coding in a fun and
friendly environment.
● Meet during the academic year after-school or
on the weekends
● Hosted in schools, colleges, community centers,
and libraries
● 800+ Clubs across all 50 states, Puerto Rico
& Guam!
CLUBS ARE

22. CLUBS TEACH
• Project-based coding curriculum
• Role Models & Tech Industry Exposure
• Sisterhood, Community & Alumni
Network

23. HOST SITE REQUIREMENTS
Host Sites must have:
• Internet
• Laptops/computers
• Space
• An employee who can act as
the Sponsor and point of
contact

24. WE PROVIDE
• Online curriculum
• Technical and logistical support
• Toolkits to recruit and engage
members of your Club

25. ONLINE CURRICULUM:

26. A GIRLS WHO CODE PROJECT:
Add Canvas screenshot Add Student project

27. Things for Librarians
to Think About:
• Space
• Community resources/staff
• Registration
• Support

28. Coding Programs
@ Our Library
Past Coding programs
Strong interest
Mostly boys
For GWC → Great response
2015-2016: 40 applicants for 12 spots
2016-2017: 30 applicants for 12 spots
Registration Logistics
Two part registration, aiming for fairness
Informational survey then event registration →

29. Library Event Registration:

30. Logistics & Space:
12 desktop computers
Projector and screen
Adjustments for teens using the
room on
Saturday mornings

31. CLUB BENEFITS
For middle/
high school
girls
● Free, local programming and
exposure opportunities
● Diverse mentors and role models
in their community
For library ● Opportunity to host a fun, free
program to young members of the
library community & to engage them
more in the library
● Engage volunteers with the library

32. 1. Host a Club
• Identify a Sponsor
• Secure the space/tech
2. Sponsor & Facilitate a club
• Fall 2016 - Pilot Program
• Starting Spring 2017 anyone can
facilitate a Club
3. Become a Girls Who Code partner!
• Unique partner benefits
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

33. IMPORTANT DATES: 2016-2017 CLUBS
Apply to host! Hosting application opens and
remains open on a rolling basis
Non-Technical Pilot for Facilitator-Sponsors
Rolling launch of Clubs
Clubs taking place across the country!
May - Oct 2016:
Sept - Dec 2016:
June 2016 - Feb 2017:
Sept 2016 - June 2017:

34. ● College Counseling/Careers and
Outreach/Recruitment office
● Reach out to CS, math, and other
depts at a local university or college
● Post on social media groups
● Flyers, emails, etc.
FAQ: RECRUITING FACILITATORS

35. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Please type your questions in the chat window. Send twitter questions to @techsoup4libs
Questions?
Alex Lis-Perlis
Girls Who Code
New York, NY
Clubs@Girlswhocode.com
Alexandra.lisperlis@girlswhocode.com
Anna Tschetter
Memorial Hall Library
Andover, MA
atschetter@mhl.org

36. 36
Doug Baldwin
Piscataway Public Library
Piscataway, NJ
Piscataway Public Library

37. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
About the Piscataway Public Library
image credit : https://www.tapinto.net/articles/piscataway-public-library-presents-making-the-aff

38. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Why Computer Science / Coding?
● Strong interest in K-12
STEM enrichment
● Digital literacy
● Specific requests for
“coding”
Challenges :
● Staff expertise
● Frequency
● Target audience
● Content choices
image credit : https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7378/8720604364_85c5931a14_b.jpg

39. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Why Google CS First
● Low entry point
● Curated content
● Good admin tools
● Browser based
● Scratch IDE
● Scalable
● CS pedagogy
● Themes!
● Made for our target
audience
● Low / No Cost
Image credit : https://www.google.com/edu/images/resources/programs/google-cs-first.jpg

40. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
How It Works
● 8 sessions
● Short videos
● Code stacks from videos
● Facilitators’ guide activity
● Sessions 45-75min flex
● Progressive content
● Assessments
● Badges
● Showcasing

41. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
● 1:1 Computer to Participant
● Headphones
● Pencil / Post it Pad
● Good Internet connectivity
● Facilitator
image credit : https://www.flickr.com/photos/22809952@N03/6293508103
Technical Needs

42. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
How to Get Started
● Need Google account
● Review model
● Create club online
● Await resources
● Promote
● Dry run
● Have some CS fun!

43. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Our Club Features
● 1:1 Laptop to Participant
● Provided reusable earbuds
● Dispenses resources each session
● Used admin tools
● Finch robot integration
http://cdn.metroparent.com/wp-content/uploads/Robot-Lab-Exhibit-Michigan-Science-Center.jpg

44. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Our Clubs : By The Numbers
2015 - Game Design
● 6 sessions / 1 hour
● 15 students
● 1 facilitator
● Wk 1-4 / 95%
● Wk 5-6 / 70%
2016 – Fashion and Design
● 8 sessions / 1.5 hours
● 13 students
● 2 facilitator
● Wk 1-8 / 99%

45. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
What We Learned
● Just worked!
● Time management
● Reminders
● Encourage teamwork
● Inquiry method
● Tech fails! But its ok :)
● We learned too!
Image credit : https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/
A_woman_thinking.jpg

49. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Please type your questions in the chat window. Send twitter questions to @techsoup4libs
Questions?
Doug Baldwin
Piscataway Public Library
Piscataway, NJ
dbaldwin@piscatawaylibrary.org
@baldwind1976
http://piscatawaylibrary.org/MiY
Links :
● Google CS / http://cs-first.com
● CS Overview : https://www.cs-first.com/overview
● CS Help Center : https://www.cs-first.com/d/help
● Our project portal / http://bit.ly/PPLCS

50. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Please type your questions in the chat window. Send twitter questions to @techsoup4libs
Questions?
Doug Baldwin
Piscataway Public Library
Piscataway, NJ
dbaldwin@piscatawaylibrary.org
@baldwind1976
http://piscatawaylibrary.org/MiY
Alex Lis-Perlis
Girls Who Code
New York, NY
Clubs@Girlswhocode.com
Alexandra.lisperlis@girlswhocode.com
Anna Tschetter
Memorial Hall Library
Andover, MA
atschetter@mhl.org

51. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
Upcoming Webinars and Events
Thursday 10/20, 11AM-12PM PST
Broadband Planning for Libraries (plus E-Rate 2.0)
Tuesday 10/25, 11AM-12PM PST
Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau
Explore our webinar archives for more!

52. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
TechSoup for Libraries
Have a story to share?
Tell us about your daily routine
maintaining public computers, or a
moment when you were
particularly proud.
Don't forget that what might be
"that's nothing" to you may be an
"aha!" to someone else!
http://techsoupforlibraries.org/

53. . © TechSoup Global | All rights reserved
ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for
TechSoup organizations 4 times per week.
For more information: www.techsoup.org/readytalk
Please complete the post-event survey that will
pop up once you close this window.
Thank You to Our Webinar Sponsor!