Youth Tech exploration
Hosted by the ford Resource & engagement center
Youth Tech Exploration is a fun, collaborative technology workshop designed to introduce youth ages 8-18 to web, game, and application development. This workshop utilized programming tools that are capable of reaching a wide age and experience level among youth.
Activities
Our Youth Tech Exploration Events provide a variety of activities to educate and challenge our youth attendees
Littlebits
Youth explore physical computing
Collaborative activities to create original solutions to complex problems
Activity tasks range from use of simple blocks to text-based programming.
Scratch
Youth utilize block based programming languages
Interactive activities include creating stories, games and animations
Youth learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively
Tello Drones
Ryze Tello Drones equipped with HD Cameras are used for learning activities
Scratch and other coding interfaces are used to program drone task execution
Small competitions take place after youth learn how to execute strings of tasks
Advanced Programming
Youth that are more advanced in coding will be offered activities to meet their their level of experience
Impact
the youth tech exploration experience
Exposes youth to “Design Thinking” through technology and entrepreneurship activities
Teaches basic scripting & programming concepts
Presents STEM concepts while encouraging curiosity and creativity
Provides accessible, knowledgeable and experienced instruction
Encourages youth development in multiple areas of the Tech Industry
Volunteer
You help us bring Tech Education Opportunities to Detroit!
If you or your organization is interested in volunteering with our monthly Youth Tech Exploration events let us know! Email us at hello@journ.org or follow the link below to submit a profile!