The Tech Academy Mission
Technology has changed the world. However, many students in high need areas do not have access to the world of tech and software development. When a student does not have access they often can miss an opportunity to create a passion, a spark, a life changing economic engine that can create life change. Our goal is to provide access to technology and development that is often out of reach to the inner-city student while creating an atmosphere for encouragement, support, and success.
Exposure to Tech
Possibilities start with exposure to technology, web development, and coding.
Vision for the Future
Our process will include helping create a vision for their success not matter the path they choose.
Success Through Relationship
Information alone is not enough. Relationship, encouragement, and a fun environment are required for students success.
Upcoming Minecraft Coding Camp
What:
We will be having a 5 day coding camp for high school and junior high students. We will be teaching the students the basic of programming using block coding in the world of Microsoft Minecraft. The camp will also include basic computer building and structure. The class will cover a character/ spiritual development lesson that is communicated through the day.
When:
9am-12pm
Code Camp 1: October 26th
Code Camp 2: November 2nd
Code Camp 3: November 9th
Code Camp 4: November 16th
Code Camp 5: November 23rd
Class Outline:
– Welcome, Tacos, Character/ Spiritual Development (15 min)
– Minecraft Coding (1 hour)
– Break (15 min)
– Character/ Spiritual Development (10 min)
– Computer Hardware (1 hour)
– Character/ Spiritual Development- journal (15 min)