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Fall 2020 Girls Who Code

9/21/2020

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Looking forward to the first meeting of Fall 2020 Girls Who Code cohort! We have had 16 register so far! It is not too late to register! To register please visit https://www.rockfordgwc.com/about.html 
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RVC Girls Who Code Fall 2019 Kick-Off Meeting a Success!

9/26/2019

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We had a great turn out for the Fall 2019 kick-off meeting for the RVC Girls Who Code after school club! The curriculum for Fall session is on game development. The girls will learn basic programming logic, multiple languages such as HTML, Python, and Javascript, and intermediate game development planning and implementation. Finally, they will each create a game focused on positive community topics like:
  • How to be a good neighbor
  • How to be a good friend
  • Solve homelessness
  • Anti-bullying
  • Stop domestic violence
  #RVCGWC
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Complex scrolling background game!
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Photo: Fall 2018 Group Photo
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Celebration Night

3/7/2019

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We just completed the control drones with code section and used the celebration night to look back on what  they accomplished and look ahead on what is next. Our next section is Ozobots.

For fun the club members programmed drones, Ozobots and created a text to speech app. In addition, we took a group photo!
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Success: Inaugural Drone Flight with Code

2/13/2019

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Learning Code

The language used to control drones can be Swift, Python, Javascript or Blockly. Since Blockly is a good platform to understand programming logic we started with that. We used the iPad app Tello EDU to create the code that controlled the drone.

Programming Logic

The first app created to control the drone was what we called "Hello Drone"!  The code blocks used launched the drone, went up 100 cm, make a 360 degree turn, them finally land.
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Success!

Every club member completed the app and successfully launched the Hello app.
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Girls Who Code @ RVC: Learn Coding with the Tello EDU Drone

2/13/2019

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Drone Skills in High Demand

Jobs in Drone technology are on the increase. This semester the Girls Who Code club will learn how to control drones with code. Drones are used in the following areas:


  • First responder assessment
  • Real estate photography
  • Aerial photography for journalism and film
  • Express shipping and delivery
  • Gathering information or supplying essentials for disaster management
  • Thermal sensor drones for search and rescue operations
  • Geographic mapping of inaccessible terrain and locations
  • Building safety inspections
  • Precision crop monitoring
  • Unmanned cargo transport
  • Law enforcement and border control surveillance
  • Storm tracking and forecasting hurricanes and tornadoes
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Tello EDU Drone
The Tello EDU drone teaches coding in Scratch, Swift and Python. Students can even program a “swarm” of Tellos if you choose (see video above). In addition to being able to program a single Tello or a swarm of Tellos, the drones come with new Mission Pads. These are unique guiding points that can trigger the Tello to respond how you want. You simply program the Tello EDU to respond when it flies over the Mission Pad.

for more information of Tello Edu Drones see https://www.ryzerobotics.com/tello-edu 

Swarming

Students can program multiples Tello EDUs simultaneously through one device. Use code to control a swarm of Tello EDUs, have them fly over Mission Pads, and perform flips and other acrobatic movements. Improve your programming skills while pushing the limits of your creativity!
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Tello Edu drone is an ideal companion for anyone engaged in STEAM-based learning. The drone provides precise and stable flying thanks to DJI’s cutting-edge flight technology. And the Tello Edu app together with Swift Playgrounds help you learn to write code to program the drone. The Tello Edu app has a colourful interface complete with educational features and visual programming. It pairs with your iPhone or iPad to offer complete control of Tello Edu while simplifying its manoeuvres.
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RVC Girls Who Code - Spring 2019 Projects

2/11/2019

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The Girls Who Code club focuses on learning different programming languages. We focus on language basics & the deployment process. Web apps and phone apps are the two categories we have focused on thus far.

This semester we are focusing on how code can control Drones, Robots, and Internet of Things Devices!
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Coding with Drones
Drones are being used in all industries and the need for skilled programmers are increasing. DJI is one of the #1 companies creating drones. They have created a new Drone named Tello Edu that focuses on teaching students how to program drones to fly in a preprogrammed mode. Students will learn how Python, Swift and Blockly Javascript languages can control these cool drones.
Coding with Internet of Things
GE predicts 60 trillion dollars will be spent in research and development the next fifteen year, Students will learn how to program Arduino sensors that are used in wearables.
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​Coding with Robots
60% of all jobs will be automated by 2030. Someone is going to have to program these automated processes. One of the areas of automation is robotics. Students will learn how to program an Ozobot robot to follow lines of color in addition to code instructions,
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Support RVC@GirlsWhoCode ~ Raise Your Hand for Sisterh>>d

10/4/2018

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We want you to Raise Your Hand for Sisterh>>d:

The International Day of the Girl is on October 11th! The day celebrates the power of sisterhood and features influential women and girls in art, music, fashion, tech, politics, and more.

You can read more about our Sisterh>>d campaign here and follow along on Instagram.

​It's time to inspire the world with the power of girls.

Show YOUR Support by following below steps:

STEP ONE:
WRITE on your hand(s) how you support sisterhood and activism with an issue that you’re passionate about. See below for examples on how to Raise Your Hand for Sisterh>>d!

STEP TWO:
SNAP: take a picture or video for your social channel(s).

STEP THREE:
SHARE: October 11th - post your picture with #sisterhood #rvcgirlswhocode and tag @girlswhocode. Tag your friends who you want to participate.

 RAISE YOUR HAND FOR SISTERH>>D.

 Let's show the world what we're made of.
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Girls Who Code @ RVC Kick Off Celebration >> Success!

9/27/2018

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Group Photo

Over a dozen were in attendance for the Girls Who Code @ RVC Kick-Off Celebration last night! When the girls arrived they checked in the iPad with their QR Code Badge, changed into their new Girls Who Code @ RVC T-Shirts and participated in a group photo!

Thanks to all the parents who participated in the event (and photo!)
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Selfie Station

It's not a celebration without a selfie station!

Community Service Project

Each semester the Girls Who Code @ RVC club members must decide on a community service project theme. Once a theme has been chosen, teams are created. The club members then start their journey of learning how to program. Finally, the club members take what they have learned and develop websites and mobile apps surrounding their community service project theme.

The community service project theme chosen this semester is: "Kid Volunteer Website/App". The idea is to create websites and mobile apps that allow local non-profits, businesses, and churches to submit volunteer opportunities for youth in our community. Local youth will be able to connect to volunteer opportunities  using these apps.
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NEWS RELEASE: “Girls Who Code” After School Club to Kick Off a New Semester

9/26/2018

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Media Contact: Dave Costello, 815-921-4516
E-mail: d.costello@rockvalleycollege.edu

Event Contact: Chuck Konkol, 815- 921-3164
E-mail: c.konkol@rockvalleycollege.edu

Event Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Event Time:
4-6 p.m.

“Girls Who Code” After School Club to Kick Off a New Semester

Rock Valley College will be celebrating the “Girls Who Code” after school club on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 4 - 6 p.m. by wearing new club t-shirts and taking group photos. 

Event is not open to the public but we welcome media to attend. The event will be held in the Woodward Technology Center (WTC) Room 1110, on RVC's main campus, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford.

Rock Valley College is the first Community College in Illinois to host an Official “Girls Who Code” after school club. In 2017, there were 40,000 members in the United States.


The community service theme project chosen this semester is "Kids Volunteer Website/App". Websites and mobile apps will be created to allow youth in the Rockford region access to volunteer opportunities posted by area non-profits, businesses, and churches.

Girls Who Code Mission Statement

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Our programs educate, equip, and inspire girls with the computing skills they’ll need to pursue 21st century opportunities.

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Release date: 9/26/18
See Spring 2018 community service projects
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Fall 2018 Community Service Project Chosen

9/20/2018

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Brainstorm

The members did a great job of brainstorming ideas on community service project.

Votes Are In!

After the brainstorming session the votes came in and it was very close. However, the project idea chosen was "Girls Volunteer Website/App"
Fall2018 Girls Who Code Project
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