Bit by Bit Updates

Registration for Form and Function & the Wondrous Websites Competition is now open!

FORM AND FUNCTION UPDATE

Form and Function is a free weekly after school program dedicated to making real code accessible to middle schoolers. Each week the students will do projects, get one-on-one help, and interact with demos as they gain an understanding of programming and web design. Participants will code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create their very own websites. Previous coding experience is welcomed but by no means necessary. No matter the student’s starting ability, we will find the right challenge. Students can attend regularly and progress through our levels or drop in any week. 

Any middle schooler who is curious about coding is welcome to sign up for this program, which starts on October 24th and ends the week of May 22nd. Students can choose to attend any one out of three sessions per week, which run from 4:30 to 5:30 PT every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More information about this program can be found on the Form and Function page on our website, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email info@bitbybitcoding.org!

Student Testimonials:

I really liked expanding my knowledge of computers and it was super fun, but at the same time I felt like I learned many new things

This program was amazing! It taught me many basic coding skills that I would not have learned, and the volunteers were amazing too. They dedicated so much time to make sure I understand what was taught and that I had no problems. They also helped me with my own projects too!

I think form and function is great. The teachers are fun and I felt like I could ask them anything. I went to other coding classes too, but this is the best one by a mile. All the teachers aren't just great - they're really smart.

Form & Function was amazing!! I loved to code with great helpers and teachers! Every week, coming back, it felt like there was something BIG, something NEW to learn. :)

Student Projects:

• https://9mr74.csb.app/

• https://codesandbox.io/s/relaxed-jang-qjucz?file=/script.js

• https://replit.com/@AnvieSana/Personality-and-Identifier#main.py

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HELLO WORLD WRAP-UP 

Bit by Bit’s summer 2021 program, Hello World officially came to an end for this year on July 30th, 2021. Hello World is a two-week online summer camp for motivated middle school girls and non-binary youth to learn to code their own websites. In this camp, we introduced students to the heart of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students successfully completed HTML/CSS Websites and/or JavaScript Adventure Games! With 13 Instructor Volunteers and 9 Helper Volunteers, a total of 975 hours of work was put into the program. All these volunteers contributed to the 60 students who were taught over the course of 4 weeks with a total of 60 hours of running the program, with an amazing 23 websites completed by students! Below you will find some student projects and testimonials of the 2021 summer camp!

Student Testimonials:

The volunteers were so supportive and encouraging. I had a lot of fun. It felt like an enjoyable camp more than a boring learning experience.

Amazing program, all the instructors were friendly and taught at the perfect pace. I would definitely recommend it if you are a beginner and want to get started with coding or if you want to review what you know!

I feel like they were really kind and patient with me throughout the week when I had questions or computer issues so I feel like the volunteers and helpers were really helpful, kind and patient with me.

Student Projects:

HTML & CSS Websites

• https://codesandbox.io/s/sleepy-paper-7n2jx?file=/style.css

• https://codesandbox.io/s/suspicious-kepler-er43w?file=/index.html

JavaScript Websites

• https://codesandbox.io/s/hangman-game-one-wsdpt?file=/hangman.js0

• https://codesandbox.io/s/hangman-game-xh2f5?file=/index.html

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COMPETITION 

The Wondrous Websites competition is an opportunity offered by the nonprofit Bit by Bit to help further cultivate students' interests in the world of coding. Rising sixth through ninth graders will be eligible to participate in the competition to submit their own website and compete for an exciting variety of prizes! Students will create their websites around their interpretation of this year’s theme: innovations.

Registration for the competition will be open from August 10th to January 1st, 2021. Students can submit their final website any time between August 10th to January 15th, 2021. There is a registration fee of $7 that will be used to keep our programs free and accessible while improving student reach, technology, and overall quality. This fee is payable when filling out the registration form. However, if you cannot pay the registration fee, please email info@bitbybitcoding.org to request a fee waiver. More information about this program can be found on the competition page on our website, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us at info@bitbybitcoding.org!