Coding as a Practical Library Program
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This document provides guidance and resources for libraries interested in starting coding programs. It discusses pre-planning steps like understanding community needs and library capabilities. Various program formats, technologies, and potential instructors are outlined. Case studies of successful library coding programs are also presented. The goal is to show libraries the possibilities and provide everything they need to get started.
Coding as a Practical Library Program
- 1. WWW.JENNIFERKOERBER.COM PROJECT DATE CONTACT APRIL 22, 2016 CODING AS A PRACTICAL LIBRARY PROGRAM JENNIFER KOERBER
- 3. Case Studies Code Louisville - Louisville (KY) Free Public Library Teen (Tech)Knowledgey Camp - Grand Rapids (MI) Public Library Codebreakers - Arlington Heights (IL) Public Library unBound - Meridian (ID) Library District
- 4. MY GOAL: SHOW YOU POSSIBILITIES https://monmouthshire.madeopen.co.uk/projects/ The-Ideas-Garage
- 5. Why Coding at Libraries? Why Not? It’s not much different than: computer training craft programs cooking programs DIY programs mashable.com/2015/05/24/learning-code-jobs
- 6. What Kinds of Programs? Age: Adults, Teens, Kids, Family/Multi-generational Focus: Job skills, college prep, school help, edutainment, fun! Time: Afterschool, summer camp, school break; late morning/early afternoon; weekends Format: Classes, online learning, games & activities, group/peer learning, support
- 7. How…at MY Library? Know Your Community Know Your Library Know Your Goals
- 8. CODE LOUISVILLE - LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY WWW.CODELOUISVILLE.ORG
- 10. Know Your Community Needs Ask local agencies & workplace investment/development boards: What jobs aren’t being filled? What skills do these folks need to have? Specific languages/platforms? What neighborhoods or communities are most in need? Ask small business owners the same questions. Survey patrons: What skills do they think they need? What jobs would they apply for if they had the skills?
- 11. Know Your Community Opportunities Is someone already doing this training in your community? Do they need space/computers? How can you partner? Are there large companies/tech firms that need people? Are they willing to do pre-hire training programs? Are there local high schools/tech schools/colleges with students who need or could provide training? What are the local K-12 schools already doing to promote STEAM/coding? How about local afterschool programs or summer camps? Can you piggy-back on their efforts?
- 12. Know Your Library Staff skills: Who can teach? Who can participate and then become a teacher? Look at ALL of your staff for possible instructors. Enthusiastic staff: They don’t have / don’t want the skills, but think this is awesome and can be supportive allies for word of mouth & staff buy-in. Physical space: Where could you do this programming? Now or with additional funds? Technology: What do you already have to facilitate coding programs? Older laptops are fine: basic coding doesn’t need more than a text editor. Marketing: How do you already promote programs? Will the audiences you’re already reaching want this, or will you need to find new ways of marketing to new audiences? What else could you try?
- 13. Know Your Goals What do you want to achieve through this program? Demystifying coding through fun Pre-coding concepts Coding basics A finished product or portfolio Job preparation School support How will you measure starting knowledge? Ending knowledge? How will you measure outcomes?
- 14. TEEN (TECH)KNOWLEDGEY CAMP, GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY WWW.GRPL.ORG/TEEN-TECHKNOWLEDGEY-CAMP/
- 16. What Kind of Program? Demystifying Coding: Using non-technical or simple technical tools to introduce the basic concepts of coding (e.g., DIY jewelry, early ed games/toys, “unplugged” activities) Coding Basics/Intermediate: In-person or online classes in HTML/ CSS, Javascript, Python, Ruby/Rails, website development/design, CMS modules/customized themes, Excel macro development, app/ webkit development, something identified in surveys “Fun” Coding: Game development, app development, Minecraft coding, robots, toys & games Meetups or Peer2Peer learning: Interested folks come together to teach each other with some or no library facilitation
- 17. What Format? Hands-on, standard computer class style Online learning, with or without facilitation Interactive Q&A or meetup style Games & activities Crafts and other non-tech projects Unconferences or miniconferences?
- 18. What Audience? Kids Teens Job-Seekers - older teens & adults General interest adults Family / Multi-generational
- 19. What Technology? What do you need? What do you already have? What can you get donated or borrow? Can you work in someone else’s space?
- 20. What’s Your Budget? Costs Technology Space Staff Outside Instructors Support materials (craft supplies, paper, etc.) Available Funds Line item - programs, technology, support Friends/Foundation funds Grants Sponsors Gifts / Trust funds
- 21. Who Are Your Instructors? Staff Volunteers Community Partners Paid Instructors Online Resources
- 22. How Do You Market It? What new marketing modes do you need to reach new audiences? Social media Schools & camps Job/career centers Who can you partner with? Who can be part of your word of mouth campaign?
- 23. What Challenges? What challenges do you already see? What alternatives do you have to canceling? What back-up plans can you prepare now? Who can pick up if you need to drop the ball?
- 24. CODEBREAKERS - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY WWW.AHML.INFO/CONTENT/BREAKERS-HTML-AND-CSS-CODING-CAMP
- 25. RESOURCES FOR PLANNING, FOR DOING
- 26. Other Libraries Denver Public Library Learn to Code meetups, “Wordpress Happiness Hour” meetups, Python workshop series, teen DevCamps San Jose Public Library Partnership with KidzKode.org DoSpace, Omaha Public Library Circulating Tech Activity Kits for all ages, extensive software library, Littles Lab, Teen Hackers, adult classes BoiseCodes, Boise Public Library Circulating computer & robot kits, Hacker Hours meetup & code, “Teach Your Preschooler Computer Science: A Workshop for Parents,” “Bot Brunch” to introduce robot kits & learn basic code
- 27. BOOKS, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LISTS “LIBRARY CODING BOOT CAMP,” “CODING FOR KIDS,” “CODING PROGRAMS AT LIBRARIES”
- 28. Online Resources Lynda.com Treehouse.com Code.org (Hour of Code and Beyond an Hour) CodeAcademy.com Tynker.com edX.org & its partners
- 29. More Traditional Tools Text Editors (Sublime Text, even Notepad) Dreamweaver myPHP & mySQL Scratch, Scratch Jr. JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS Arduino, Raspberry Pi
- 30. ROBOTS, GAMES & APPS ROBOTS, GAME MAKERS, APP BUILDERS, MINECRAFT WWW.VIRALISTAS.COM/DISFRACES-DE-HALLOWEEN-PARA-TODA-LA-FAMILIA/
- 31. GADGETS & TOYS REMEMBER, NOT JUST FOR KIDS!
- 32. Unplugged Learning Computer Programming Unplugged @ STEM In Libraries steminlibraries.com/2015/03/14/week-two-computer-programming- unplugged/ DIY Coding Jewelry @ Design Mom www.designmom.com/2016/03/diy-coding-jewelry/ Code Crackers @ STEM in Libraries steminlibraries.com/2015/10/21/code-crackers/ Conditionals with Cards @ code.org code.org/files/ConditionalsHoC.pdf
- 33. ROOTZ ASYLUM AT DEFCON 2015 (LAS VEGAS, NV) R00TZ.ORG/
- 35. What to Measure? Door / Seat Count Participation / Completion Rates Satisfaction Ratings Testimonials Job Acquisition / School Success Numbers
- 36. How to Measure It? Surveys Quizzes Projects Built-in Measures in Online Platforms/Software
- 38. GO!!!!! PHOTO
- 39. UNBOUND, MERIDIAN (ID) LIBRARY DISTRICT MLDUNBOUND.ORG/
- 41. Questions to Ask After What worked? What almost worked? What didn’t work at all? Where do you need more brains for brainstorming solutions? More outside-the-library people? What can you do again or expand on easily, to build on your success? What needs more work? What did you learn about this kind of program? About your library? About your community?
- 42. KEEPING UP IDEAS FOR THE NEXT TIME http://nathanmaxwell.net/2013/12/10-best-inspirational- and-funny-signs-at-richmond-marathon-race-recap/
- 43. Employment & Training State / local workplace development/investment boards (WIB) - www.cwdb.ca.gov/local_boards.htm Bureau of Labor Statistics / Occupational Outlook Handbook - www.bls.gov/ooh US Department of Labor - www.doleta.gov www.Workforce3one.org - resource for WIBs www.CareerOneStop.org www.myskillsmyfuture.org www.mynextmove.org www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm
- 44. Employment & Training Training Journal - www.trainingjournal.com Association for Talent Development - www.td.org Society for Human Resource Management - www.shrm.org National Human Resources Association - humanresources.org
- 45. Online Resources Library Resources ALA TechSource Library of the Future / ALA Transforming Libraries International, national, state, and local library organizations Professional journals Library conferences code4lib LibTech Computers in Libraries / Internet Librarian Mainstream News The Atlantic The Economist (Tech Quarterly) The Huffington Post The New York Times The Wall Street Journal The Washington Post
- 46. Tech News Gadgets & Reviews C|NET Engadget Gizmag Gizmodo The Verge - Tech Tech News TechCrunch ZDNet ArsTechnica Related Resources Nonprofit Technology Network (NTN) Chronicle of Higher Ed Kickstarter Technology projects
- 47. Tech Conferences Industry Conventions CES (formerly The Consumer Electronics Show) Digital Entertainment World (DEW) E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo Game Developers Conference (GDC) Mobile World Congress Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) SXSW Interactive TecHomeX Developer & Release Events Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Google I/O Microsoft’s Tech Ed Microsoft Build Technology Conferences Defcon (security) Interop (general IT) LISA (sysadmin) NANOG (networks) Velocity (web optimization)
- 48. WWW.JENNIFERKOERBER.COM THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK! JENNIFER KOERBER JENNIFER.KOERBER@GMAIL.COM