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Why I’m participating in Khan Academy’s “Hour of Code” and why you should too…

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Coding has become an essential skill in today’s modern society. Your favorite iPhone apps? Made with code. Zac Posen’s LED dress? Made with code. Coolest music beat? Made with code. Basically, most of the things we enjoy are made or affected by code. Well, what exactly is code? Coding or computer programming is the process of inputing a series of instructions to perform a certain task or solve a problem. Coding enables us to put our ideas to reality. Think about what you can achieve with code and join over millions of people for the first ever Computer Science Education Week.  Tag me on social media @autumngreco on instagram and @autumngreco_ on twitter when you share what you learned during your first time coding. I’m so excited to participate in Khan Academy’s exciting new program! 

 

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Xoxo

Autumn

CODE GIRL MOVIE

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The Code Girl film follows the journey of thousands of teen girls across the globe who are using computer science to positively impact their community. The film responds to the gender barrier plaguing the STEM field by highlighting the incredible accomplishments girls have made through coding. Girls from multifarious cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds come together for a coding competition known as the Technovation Challenge. Applications are currently available for the 2016 competition which encourages girls to identify a problem in their community, develop a mobile app solution,  build a business plan, and pitch their ideas to major technological influencers. Want to make an impact on the world with code and be inspired to be a female leader in STEM? View the inspiring film for free on YouTube now until November 5th!

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Photo by CodeGirl Film

Photo by CodeGirl Film