TechDrive - Share your superpower
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WHO WE ARE InnoDrive is a volunteer-powered organization of volunteers on that
dedicate their time to making this possible.
While we are not direct teachers, we are masters at creating
environments where our attendees can become active learners. We
help define the parameters and create opportunities for people to
ask hard questions, achieve great success, and yes, even fail.
There is no better way to learn than by doing it. Participants become
better entrepreneurs, coaches become better mentors, judges
become better advocates, sponsors become more engaged,
and communities foster creativity and innovation.
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What We Believe: Our Core Values • People should be judged by their actions, not by what
they talk about
• The best way to lead a fulfilling life is to pursue your
passions
• Empowering others is the best way to identify leaders, build
communities, and inspire change
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What is TechDrive
Created by the Innodrive non-profit organisation from Targu Mures, TechDrive is a 24 weeks program dedicated to expanding public understanding of STEM and the values of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through trainings, workshops and e-learning resources. Our goal is to encourage people to develop their interests in all areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through mentoring and hands-on learning with cool projects, interesting demos, and fascinating presentations by other participants and local professionals. We especially want to encourage people to get involved with learning programming and exploring STEM careers.
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WHY • Access to education
Every person should have the opportunity to learn computer
science. We believe computer science and computer
programming should be part of the core curriculum in
education, alongside other science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses, such as
biology, physics, chemistry and algebra.
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WHY • Improve the development of 21st century skills
We are more and more exposed to technology like iPads,
iPhones, and games on the Internet. We get more interested
in technology, and want to talk to other people who are
also interested in technology. That's what TechDrive is about
in the short term; connecting people with similar interests
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WHY • Guidance in choosing a career path
In the longer term, there is a huge trend today toward a
higher and higher demand in industry for computer
programmers and engineers. There is a significant shortage
of that skill today; our focus is to help kids, teens and adults
further along on their path of interest in technology and
programming.
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Programs At the moment we have active one program KIDS LEARNING
CODE for young people ages 7-17.
What’s the cost?
There is no entry fee. Partidcipants pay as much as they
can! The program is organised and run by volunteers and
everyone gives their time for free.
We especially want to encourage girls and kids from other
underrepresented groups to get involved with learning
programming and exploring STEM careers.
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Technology Web (frontend , backend)
• html+css
• php
• C#
• asp.net
Mobile
• iOS
• Android
Hardware
• Arduino
• Raspberry pi
Gaming
Database
• SQL (MySql, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• NoSql (Mongo DB, etc.)
Graphics / Design
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We’ll start off with Scratch 2.0, which is a great app to start
learning how to code. We’ll progress to more complex coding in
HTML, Raspberry Pi if requested.
Tools
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All it takes is a few hours of your time over a few Saturdays.
If you’re bringing your child anyway, it ’s even easier.
Volunteer Mentors are integral to the success
of each session.
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Mentors should ideally possess • The willingness to create and deliver content passionately and
interactively
• A desire to encourage kids to take an interest in coding
• An ability to think on your feet – kids can ask some very interesting and
challenging questions.
Anyone can be a mentor. You don’t need to be an expert in coding – all
you need is a passion for helping kids learn. If you have an interest in
coding, technology and programming, that’s a bonus!
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REGISTER HERE!
Start Date: February
Time of session: Saturday, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Please check our website for updates regarding the location.
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Interested in joining us as a
CHAPTER LEADER?
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The role is to take the lead in • Ensuring the room is set up on the day of the session
• Facilitating the session: welcoming kids to seats, organising demonstrations
from the kids throughout the session, announcing lunch breaks and
concluding the sessions
• Driving the plan of attack ahead of each session: organising
demonstrations to show the kids/the focus of the session
• Encouraging other mentors to facilitate and/or run demos during each
session
• Keeping TechDrive in the loop
If you’re interested in becoming a Chapter Leader, or if you’d just
like to find out more, let us know. Or register here.
