Resources
Each One Teach One
Training and Empowering Girls, Women and Communities for a Future in Technology
Online Coding Curriculum Resources
Scratch - Created at MIT, an introductory self-contained curriculum appropriate for ages 5-50. Designed to be used totally independently. Languages: English
Code.org - curricula appropriate for beginners, ages 4-80. 34 languages.
Codecademy - An introductory self-contained coding and website creation curriculum appropriate for ages 10-50. Designed to be used totally independently. Languages: English
- Python, Javascript, Html, css, php, Ruby, jQuery - website creation
wpbeginner - An series of video instructions from beginner and introductory to advanced. Designed to be used totally independently. Enables learners to get up and running with a website quickly. Languages: English
Upwork - Global coding and technology job listing site - Coding jobs: python, html, css, java, all technologies - network engineering
StarterLeague - “Learn to code, design & ship web apps at the best beginner-focused software school in the world”
Classroom-Appropriate Tutorials/Learn Anywhere
CodeHS Online curriculum designed specifically for high school classrooms.
Codecademy After School complete online after school program for a coding club.
Khan Academy Online curriculum that teaches JavaScript programming in a visual environment.
AP Computer Science A
Tynker Teach programming in elementary or middle school in a fun way.
Curricula
Bootstrap Free curriculum to teach high-school algebra and geometry concepts using computer programming.
CS Unplugged Fun classroom exercises to teach computer science principles, no computers needed!
School Teaching Programs
Globaloria Teach computer programming through game design - as a full-time class, an in-class module, or after school program.
TEALS Get mentored and placed into high school classes as a part-time teacher in a team teaching model where the school district is unable to meet their students’ computer science needs on its own.
AP Computer Science - with Amplify This online course (MOOC) is designed for high school students to learn AP Computer Science in an online classroom. The course is free, but additional support to the school offering it costs money.
Openhatch.org “a non-profit dedicated to matching prospective free software contributors with communities, tools, and education.” They have a big push for women in open source.
CS First- Google Framework platform for mentors.
Comprehensive Learning Platforms
Alice 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web.
Kodu Create games on the PC and XBox via a simple visual programming language. Can be used to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as programming.
Scratch Programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art - and share your creations on the web.
Immersion Programs/Visits/Camps
Boston Area Girls STEM Collaborative
Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University
Free Day of Learning for High School Students at Northeastern University
Flatiron School- $2,000 summer camp scholarships
Online Coding Curriculum Resources
Scratch - Created at MIT, an introductory self-contained curriculum appropriate for ages 5-50. Designed to be used totally independently. Languages: English
Code.org - curricula appropriate for beginners, ages 4-80. 34 languages.
Codecademy - An introductory self-contained coding and website creation curriculum appropriate for ages 10-50. Designed to be used totally independently. Languages: English
- Python, Javascript, Html, css, php, Ruby, jQuery - website creation
wpbeginner - An series of video instructions from beginner and introductory to advanced. Designed to be used totally independently. Enables learners to get up and running with a website quickly. Languages: English
Upwork - Global coding and technology job listing site - Coding jobs: python, html, css, java, all technologies - network engineering
StarterLeague - “Learn to code, design & ship web apps at the best beginner-focused software school in the world”
Classroom-Appropriate Tutorials/Learn Anywhere
CodeHS Online curriculum designed specifically for high school classrooms.
Codecademy After School complete online after school program for a coding club.
Khan Academy Online curriculum that teaches JavaScript programming in a visual environment.
AP Computer Science A
Tynker Teach programming in elementary or middle school in a fun way.
Curricula
Bootstrap Free curriculum to teach high-school algebra and geometry concepts using computer programming.
CS Unplugged Fun classroom exercises to teach computer science principles, no computers needed!
School Teaching Programs
Globaloria Teach computer programming through game design - as a full-time class, an in-class module, or after school program.
TEALS Get mentored and placed into high school classes as a part-time teacher in a team teaching model where the school district is unable to meet their students’ computer science needs on its own.
AP Computer Science - with Amplify This online course (MOOC) is designed for high school students to learn AP Computer Science in an online classroom. The course is free, but additional support to the school offering it costs money.
Openhatch.org “a non-profit dedicated to matching prospective free software contributors with communities, tools, and education.” They have a big push for women in open source.
CS First- Google Framework platform for mentors.
Comprehensive Learning Platforms
Alice 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web.
Kodu Create games on the PC and XBox via a simple visual programming language. Can be used to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as programming.
Scratch Programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art - and share your creations on the web.
Immersion Programs/Visits/Camps
Boston Area Girls STEM Collaborative
Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University
Free Day of Learning for High School Students at Northeastern University
Flatiron School- $2,000 summer camp scholarships
Employment Platforms
O-Desk provides remote employment opportunities for technically skilled individuals.
Notable Organizations for Women in Computing
- Ada Initiative Supports women in open technology and culture through activities like producing codes of conduct and anti-harassment policies, advocating for gender diversity, teaching ally skills, and hosting conferences for women in open tech/culture.
- Akirachicks
- Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, group for support of women, runs the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing yearly conference.
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Committee on Women
- Association for Women in Computing (AWC): one of the first professional organizations for women in computing. Dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the computing professions.
- BCSWomen, a women-only Specialist Group of the British Computer Society
- Black Girls Code, non-profit focused on providing technology education to young African-American women.
- Boston Area Girls STEM Collaborative
- Center for Women in Technology, university center focused on increasing the representation of women in the creation of technology.
- Computing Research Association’s Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), group focused on increasing the number of women participating in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) research and education at all levels.
- Girl Geek Dinners, an International group for women of all ages.
- LinuxChix, a women-oriented community in the open source movement.
- National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
- Systers, a moderated listserv dedicated to mentoring women in the Systers community.
- Women in Technology International, global organization dedicated to the advancement of women in business and technology.
- United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI)
- GirlEffect.org
News and Initiatives
- Maybe Girls Will Save Us
- Google Launches $50 Million Initiative to Empower Girls to Code
- Made With Code
- DonorsChoose.org
- 2014-AT&T Donates $1 Million to Girls Who Code
- Skilling Uganda
- Kano Ships Its First 18,000 Learn-To-Code Computer Kits, Fueled By $1.5M Kickstarter
- Xprize
- GirlsGottaRun
- Optimism for Cheaper, Faster Internet
- Code Now
- LabNol list of languages and books
- Girls’ Education in Afghanistan