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Description:

The Coding for Social Change program is a series of nine virtual workshops that run from 10-11:30 am every Saturday between Feb 5 - April 9, 2022 (except Feb 19). In this beginner-friendly workshop series, Grade 7-9 students will build an app using Thunkable, which is a drag-and-drop app builder. They will also plan their app design through creating paper prototypes, discuss issues related to ethical design of mobile apps, apply basic coding concepts, and communicate their project in a way that is accessible and meaningful to a general audience. All workshops will be offered virtually via Zoom.

Students will achieve the aforementioned learning objectives through building the My Garden App, which aims to encourage users to plant pollinator-friendly gardens to conserve local pollinators. While the workshops will focus on the My Garden App, we encourage students to be creative and come up with their own app ideas that address social issues that they care about. Students can join the workshops at 9:30 am, which is 30 minutes before the start time, and/or instructor office hours (date and time TBD) to ask questions and get feedback about their projects.

Program details:

Date: Feb 5-April 9, 2021 (every Saturday except for Feb 19)

Time: 10:00-11:30 am

Delivery: Online via Zoom

Grade: 7-9*

Cost: Free

*If you're not within this grade range but would like to join the program, please email Eva at sacoord@sfu.ca.

Workshop requirements:

Basic requirements

• Internet access
• Laptop/Desktop computer
• Thunkable account: You can sign up here https://thunkable.com/#/
• System requirements: The system requirements for Thunkable are not listed on its website. Since Thunkable is developed by the same research group that developed App Inventor, let's refer to the system requirements of App Inventor. You can use this link to check your browser version.
• Wireframe templates: If you have access to a printer, please remember to print at least three sheets of the wireframe template. Alternatively, you could use three sheets of blank papers to draw your wireframes.
• Writing utensils: Please remember to bring your writing utensils. A pencil and an eraser would be preferred over using a pen (it’s less messy if you make mistakes).

Optional

Mobile device or tablet with the Thunkable Live app installed. To live test certain app features, a mobile device or a tablet with the Thunkable Live app installed is required. The Thunkable Live app is free.

• Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thunkable.live&hl=en_CA&gl=US
• Apple store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thunkable-live/id1223262700

Application deadlines:

Early application deadline: Jan 3, 2022 (Mon, 11:59 pm PST). Admission decisions for early applicants will be made by Jan 5, 2022 (Wed, 5:00 pm PST).

General application deadline: Jan 17, 2022 (Mon, 11:59 pm PST). Admission decisions for general applicants will be made by Jan 19, 2022 (Wed, 5:00 pm PST).

Applications will be evaluated to determine admission to the program. Upon acceptance, an email with more program details and the Zoom link will be sent out by Jan 28, 2022 (Fri, 5:00 pm PST).

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Student and Parent/Guardian Information

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I certify that I have informed this adult of my application and understand that they will be asked to complete a permission form should I be accepted into the program.

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Student's Education and Experience

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7 8 9

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Do you have experience with the coding languages below?: 

• Block-based programming (e.g. Thunkable, Scratch)
• Text-based programming (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
• Both block-based and text-based programming.
• No experience with both block-based and text-based programming.

How would you rate your coding skills?: 

• Extremely experienced
• Very experienced
• Somewhat experienced
• No experience

How would you rate your interest in coding?: 

• Extremely interested
• Very interested
• Somewhat interested
• Not interested

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Essay Questions

Each essay is limited to a maximum of 2000 characters (about 300 words).

Essay 1: Why do you want to participate in SFU’s Coding for Social Change program?

Essay 2: Describe a social issue you would like to tackle using mobile apps. Why is this social issue important to you and how will a mobile app address the problem?

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What's Next?:

We will review your application carefully and make a decision by Jan 5 and Jan 17 for early and general applicants, respectively. 

Early application deadline: Jan 3, 2022 (Mon, 11:59 pm PST)

General application deadline: Jan 17, 2022 (Mon, 11:59 pm PST)

If you have any questions, please contact Eva at sacoord@sfu.ca. Thank you for taking the time to complete your application!

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