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Start a CoderDojo Club

Pete O'Shea, Philip Harney, Christina Foust, Giustina Mizzoni, Amy O'Meara, Ross O'Neill, Ciara McHugh, Rosa Langhammer, Tara McGrath, Nicola Lyons, Kevin Johnson, and Vanessa Greene

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for anyone who wants to teach young people how to code. You can use the hashtag #StartaDojo to talk about this course on social media.

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Build your confidence and knowledge in order to to start a Dojo
Discover resources and support that will help you with the process
See what a Dojo looks like in action
Take a look at templates for a typical Dojo session and a typical year at a Dojo

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Comprehensive guide to launching coderdojo clubs

According to learners who would take this course, it is expected to be a highly practical and supportive guide for anyone looking to establish a CoderDojo club. Students would likely find it invaluable for building confidence and knowledge required to initiate and manage a Dojo. The course is anticipated to provide essential resources and support structures, alongside practical templates for sessions and annual planning, ensuring a solid foundation for engaging young people in coding.

Offers ready-to-use session structures.

"The provided templates for sessions and annual planning are incredibly useful for getting started quickly."

"I appreciate having a structure for typical Dojo sessions; it saves a lot of planning time."

"Having a blueprint for the year makes organizing much less daunting."

Equips new organizers with confidence.

"Before this course, I wasn't sure where to start, but now I feel confident to lead."

"It really helped me build my knowledge and overcome my initial hesitation about starting a club."

"I feel well-prepared to engage young people in coding activities after completing this course."

Highlights valuable support and materials.

"I found out about so many helpful resources and support networks that I wouldn't have known otherwise."

"The course pointed me to crucial materials and community support for running our Dojo."

"It's great to know there's a strong support system available for CoderDojo volunteers."

Provides clear, actionable steps for starting.

"I gained a clear roadmap for how to successfully launch a CoderDojo in my community."

"The course breaks down the process into actionable steps, which makes it feel very achievable."

"I now have the confidence to move forward with setting up our local club."

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Learners who complete Start a CoderDojo Club will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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