January edition: Will it matter if your child cannot code?

Session 1 (45 mins)
This session is regarding coding for children and our aim is to provide a clear picture of whether it is important or not so important to learn to code for future generations. Concerns regarding investing efforts, time and money learning to code will also be discussed. This session will portray a child’s journey in a coding school. Parents who are willing to introduce their children to the world of programming and young minds aspiring to learn will definitely benefit from this session.

• Speaker info *
  Omkar has an interesting interdisciplinary background. He is a Designer and Educator with a background in Mechanical Engineering. Being the Founder of The Codeinky Academy which focuses on teaching kids coding and design courses, he strives to make learning a personalised and interactive process. He would give his right arm to blend technology with learning to bring out the best in children. Making a positive impact on children’s lives is his motivation at work

• Talk outline *

1. What is Coding for children?
2. What should be the Right approach to start this journey- for parents and students
3. Benefits of learning at a young age
4. Why are schools making coding a part of the curriculum?
5. Is it a Must?
6. What can Coders do in the Future
7. How should I introduce it to my child?
8. Tools and Resources [Open source platforms walkthrough]
9. A blueprint to guide kids in selecting a specialization.

Session 2 (30 mins)
There will be Q&A and panel discussion. The panel will be addressing audience questions in this session.
Panel Members:
Omkar Sarode (Founder of The Codeinky Academy)
Anay Kamat (Mobile Practice Lead at Equal Experts)

Do attend this event if:

• You are a parent and are thinking if your kid should know to code
• You are a parent and are thinking about what coding schools are teaching kids
• You are a kid and wants to know if you should learn to code.