Tech 20/20 hosting computer programming workshops for students

Posted at 10:24 am October 10, 2014
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Tennessee Code Academy has four computer programming workshops scheduled for students ages 12 to 18 this month, with two in Knoxville and two in Oak Ridge.

The first two workshops in Knoxville will be hosted at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center on October 13 and 14.

Tech 20/20 will host two workshops in Oak Ridge on October 16 and 17.

These workshops will focus on web design and the Python programming language, a press release said.

“Students will learn all they need to know to develop creative websites,” the release said.

The curriculum is based around the programming languages of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This hands-on workshop will cover both design and technical construction. Each participant will design a fully interactive website during the one-day event.

Students will also learn the basics of Python. Python is a programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate systems more effectively. Google, NASA and YouTube use Python. Python is a great language for teaching programming, both at the introductory level and in more advanced courses, the release said.

“TN Code Academy is changing lives and putting students on a path for success,” said Sammy Lowdermilk, program director for TN Code Academy. “With fun and engaging programs that encourage collaboration and creativity, we help students increase their digital literacy by teaching them how to navigate the Internet’s vast resources and build integrated platforms. As a result, our Tennessee students will have a head start in a competitive and dynamic job market.”

Students may apply for the workshops at www.tncodeacademy.com. Lunch is provided each day.

For more information, you may contact Lowdermilk at (931) 372-1039 or via email at Sammy@tncodeacademy.com.

The release said Tennessee Code Academy is a program of the Upper Cumberland Entrepreneurial Foundation and a nonprofit organization that is part of the Launch Tennessee network. Tennessee Code Academy hosts code camps and the 100 Girls of Code workshops throughout the state of Tennessee. For more information, visit tncodeacademy.com.