Q: Is Coderdojo suitable for me / or someone I know?
A: Coderdojo is for anyone who wants to learn how to: program computers and mobile phones, build robots, build websites, hang out with people who think that doing that type of thing is cool...
Q: Am I smart or experienced enough?
A: we have people who have never used a computer through to those who have sold their own programs and everything in between. You just need to be interested…
Q: How to I get tickets?
A: The tickets are posted on EventBrite a few days before the event.
We announce this on the email mailing list, or you can like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter
Q: How often does & CoderDojo run?
A: Usually every second Saturday.
Q: How much is the course?
A: Tickets are free. Yes free...... yes really 'free'
Q: What type of courses are there?
A: We run programming courses on 'scratch'. This is quick and easy to pick up and is a very good starting language.
We also cover Python, Java and other languages.
Q: What ages does a coder have to be to attend?
Generally ages 7 – 17
if the child is under 12 we ask a parent to attend.
Q: What important things to remember when attending:
Please bring a WiFi enabled fully charged laptop.
You must have the necessary admin rights to that laptop to allow software to be installed and network access to be configured.
This event is run by volunteers and as such please be nice, patient and if you can help with sponsorship, laptops, mentoring or any
other aspect please let us know
Bring a snack and a drink. Coding can make you hungry and thirsty.
Q: Where is it on?
A: We are working on this at the moment - details to follow...
If you should have further queries please let us know via the email above and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
CoderDojo has just one rule: “Above All: Be Cool“, bullying, lying, wasting people’s time and so on is uncool.