Join our CPD session for primary school teachers. Explore the significance of careers education at the primary level, enhance girls' engagement in STEM and integrate Tech We Can resources into your lessons.

Register for our teacher CPD on 23 November

<div>Join Becky Patel, our Head of Education and Learning, as she explains how to use the freely available Tech We Can educational resources to inspire children aged 5-14 to consider a future career in technology.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>In this virtual session Becky will:&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>- Explain why careers education in primary schools is so important<br><br></div><div>- Summarise research about how to best engage more girls in STEM subjects&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>- Talk through example technology jobs of the present and future&nbsp;<br><br></div><p>- Explain how teachers can implement the Tech We Can resources into their curriculum <br><br>Thursday November 2023<br>3:45 PM - 4:45 PM<br>Microsoft Teams <br><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/27f1ab82-1d17-432b-be6c-9773654a4715@57684479-66c5-4a2c-9235-7c982d2de799?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9f-BbuWf2c_OvZikKYS_TAQXPSsG6_R1V7ljydMFe1vuMhdjAh5eSApET7jKKdNZKVYrvr">Register now<br></a><br>Please help us to spread the word by sharing our posts on social media: <br><a href="https://x.com/Tech_She_Can/status/1715035796674097563?s=20">X/Twitter</a><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7120801454092611584">LinkedIn</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TechSheCan/posts/pfbid0Uy1huoEZjaxCkqvYkc8ZR2Cu47cBqBwbZZPGrUS9WMLZThXJpC98FAE2Q8r7QVwQl">Facebook&nbsp;</a></p>

Katie and Tex Embark on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring Wonders of Gen AI with Accenture's Sareena

<div>Katie and Tex explore the world of Gen AI, guided by Sareena from Accenture, who explains the concept and its real-world applications.<br><br></div><div><br></div><div>Generative artificial intelligence, often abbreviated as Gen AI, is a branch of artificial intelligence that focuses on creating content autonomously. It's a technology that has made its mark in various industries, from art and music to coding and content generation. In this special episode, children get to see how Gen AI can be harnessed in the workplace and integrated into our daily lives.<br><br></div><div><br></div><div>Sareena serves as the expert guide, shedding light on what Gen AI is and its diverse applications in our daily lives. She helps Katie and Tex understand how Gen AI is shaping the world around us. Sareena explains that Gen AI is not only about automating repetitive tasks but also about enhancing creativity and innovation.<br><br></div><div><br></div><p>Sareena is joined by a special guest Ava Roberts, a school girl from Salford. When Ava grows up she wants to inspire even more girls about careers in technology.&nbsp;<br><br></p><div><br></div><div>One of the exciting aspects of Gen AI highlighted in the episode is its ability to create music. Gen AI algorithms can analyze musical patterns, composing melodies, harmonies and even suggest lyrics, making it a valuable tool for musicians and composers seeking inspiration or assistance in their creative process.<br><br>Watch it here <a href="https://techshecan.org/animated-lessons/katie-and-tex-explore-generative-ai">Tech for Katie and Tex explore Generative AI (techshecan.org)<br></a><br></div>

Katie and Tex Embark on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring the Wonders of Gen AI with Accenture's Sareena

Join imagi during the week of October 2-October 6th for a celebration of coding, creativity, and positive change!

Coding Is Art: imagi’s Classroom Coding Challenge

<p><strong>Join imagi during the week of October 2-October 6th for a celebration of coding, creativity, and positive change!&nbsp; <br><br></strong>Teaching students to code is not just about building their digital skills; it's also about unleashing their creative potential to shape the future. Now offering a freemium coding platform for educators and students, imagi is thrilled to announce its very first classroom challenge, inviting students from all corners of the globe to collaborate and code their way to creating meaningful&nbsp; art with Python. Whether your students are passionate about spreading kindness or saving endangered animals, we hope they will&nbsp; join this worldwide movement during the week of October 2-October 6 and code for positive change.</p><p>Joining the challenge is easy!&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Educators can start by creating a<a href="https://edu.imagilabs.com/?utm_source=techshecan_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=coding_is_art_challenge"> free imagi Edu account</a>, adding their students, and exploring resources.&nbsp;</li><li>Using the free&nbsp; lesson content available in the imagi Edu platform, educators can introduce students to coding basics to equip them with Python skills for art creation.</li><li>&nbsp;Then, as a class, students can brainstorm a powerful message and create their pixel art together using the platform. During the week of October 2-October 6, classrooms worldwide will be coding and sharing the art using the #codingisartchallenge hashtag and tagging @imagilabs for a chance to be featured within the imagi platform and blog.&nbsp;</li></ol><p><br>To learn more about the challenge and access resources for getting started, visit the<a href="https://imagilabs.com/pages/classroom-coding-challenge"> imagi Classroom Coding Challenge page</a>.&nbsp;</p>

A chance to win your very own Katie and Tex!

Competition time: Win Katie & Tex soft toys!

<div>Katie and Tex are much loved characters from our animation series that help children think and talk about the role that technology plays in their lives. Katie and Tex have been watched by thousands of children as they explore AR, VR, Drones, Cyber Security and more!&nbsp;<br><br><br></div><p>You can now win your very own Katie and Tex soft toys! Just send us a photo or video of you using the Tech We Can resources to inspire children about tech careers. It could be with your class enjoying a lesson in school, at home with your children or even a lesson delivered by one of our Champions. &nbsp;<br><br>Email your photos or videos to info@techshecan.org by 5pm on Friday 29 September 2023.&nbsp;<br><br></p><div>Our panel of judges will choose the winning entries who will each receive a set of Katie and Tex soft toys. The full terms and conditions are below - good luck!&nbsp;<br><br><br></div><div><br><strong>Competition Terms &amp; Conditions<br><br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Introduction<br><br></strong><br></div><div>By participating in the competition you are agreeing to these competition terms and conditions.The competition is being run by Tech She Can.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>Eligibility to Enter<br><br></strong><br></div><div>The competition is open to entrants who reside in the UK. Tech She Can employees are excluded from the draw.<br><br><br></div><div>By entering the competition, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and that you are eligible to receive any prizes that may be awarded to you.&nbsp;<br><br><br></div><div>By submitting photography and/or videos you confirm that you have permission to provide consent for all adults and children in the video and that Tech She Can may use them in material to promote the work of its charity. This includes but is not limited to being shared on its website, across social media channels, in presentations and at events.&nbsp;<br><br><br></div><div>There is a limit of one entry per person and the competition is completely free to enter.<br><br><br></div><p>The competition will close at 5pm on Friday 29 September. No entries will be accepted after this date.&nbsp;<br><br><br></p><div><strong>The Prize<br><br></strong><br></div><div>The winning prize will be one set of Katie &amp; Tex soft toys.&nbsp;<br><br><br></div><div>The use of specific brands as prizes by Tech She Can does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement of such brands.<br><br><br></div><div>The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable, and no cash alternatives will be provided.<br><br><br></div><div>We reserve the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond our control require doing so.<br><br><br></div><div>Tech She Can's decision on any aspect of the competition is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into about it.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>Winner Announcement<br><br></strong><br></div><div>The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and notified via the email address provided on 27 September<br><br><br></div><div>Tech She Can will make two attempts to contact the winner via email.<br><br><br></div><div>If the winner does not respond to the emails informing them of their win within 14 days of the second email, they forfeit their right to the prize, and Tech She Can reserves the right to select and notify a new winner.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>Delivery of the Prize<br><br></strong><br></div><div>The winner will allow 14 days for the prize to be delivered, otherwise alternative collection or delivery arrangements can be made through mutual agreement.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>Data Protection and Publicity<br><br></strong><br></div><div>You agree that any personal information that you provide when entering the competition will be used by Tech She Can for the purposes of administering the competition and for the other purposes as specified in our Privacy Policy.<br><br><br></div><div>All entrants may request information on the winning participant by emailing info@techshecan.org.<br><br><br></div><div>If requested by Tech She Can, the winner agrees to release their first name and city of residence to any other competition participants.<br><br><br></div><div>The winner's first name, school and city of residence will be announced on Tech She Can’s website and social media channels.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>Limitation of Liability<br><br></strong><br></div><div>Tech She Can accepts no liability for any damage, loss, injury, or disappointment suffered by any entrants as a result of participating in the competition or being selected for a prize.<br><br><br></div><div><strong>General<br><br></strong><br></div><div>Tech She Can reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to cancel the competition or amend these terms and conditions.<br><br><br></div>

University of Birmingham is partnering with Tech She Can in its mission to #ChangeTheRatio

“Be brave, be bold” University of Birmingham Coding Skills Bootcamp

<p><em>The University of Birmingham is partnering with Tech She Can in its mission to #ChangeTheRatio of women in technology. As a strategic partner it is committed to ensuring inclusive access to technology training and creating the right environment to attract, retain and advance females in technology. The University of Birmingham Coding Bootcamps have been very successful in increasing diversity in the tech industry, with students going on to work for Gymshark, the BBC and the Economist. Here we share Sumaya’s story.&nbsp; &nbsp;</em></p><p>[Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1cysjD4KoY">Skills Bootcamps at the University of Birmingham – YouTube</a>]&nbsp;</p><p>Coding Skills Bootcamps have emerged as a popular alternative to more traditional routes into tech careers, providing people early in their careers and career changers with a fast track to becoming proficient coders. These short-term, intensive training programs offer a hands-on and practical approach to learning coding skills, enabling people to enter the tech industry swiftly.</p><p>In a very competitive market, where the digital skills gap continues to widen, it is also a great way for employers to recruit, retain and upskill staff.</p><p>Sumaya Hassan, 30, started her Skills Bootcamp journey during lockdown. Before joining, she had an interest in web design. Speaking to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/21690540/adult-education-skills-bootcamps-skills-for-life-dfe/">The Sun</a>, she explains: “I’d built a website using instructions I found online, and couldn’t believe I could create something out of nothing just like that,” says Sumaya.&nbsp;</p><p>“I wanted to learn more, but I didn’t think it was possible for me – I didn’t have the money, and it felt too late to learn something new.”&nbsp;</p><p>“I discovered there were short courses at the University of Birmingham,” she explains. “So, I applied to join one of their coding bootcamps.”</p><p>With lessons conducted online in the evenings and at weekends, Sumaya had the flexibility to fit it around her family commitments.&nbsp;</p><p>“It was challenging, but so much fun,” she says. “I was juggling a lot, but I received a lot of practical and emotional support from the university.</p><p>“My favourite project was when a group of us used the programming languages we’d learnt to build a mindfulness and journalling app. It came out beautifully, and seeing what we had achieved made me realise a career in coding was definitely for me.”</p><p>During her final project, Sumaya was approached by the clothing brand Gymshark and was offered a job as a front-end website developer.</p><p>“I was so proud of what I’d achieved during the bootcamp, and now I have a new career, which I never dreamt would happen,” she says. “If you want to learn a new skill, regardless of your age or background, I’d say go for it because your life could change for the better.”</p><p>Coding boot camps are geared towards people of all backgrounds, including complete beginners with little or no prior coding experience. They have contributed to increasing diversity in the tech sector by attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities.&nbsp;</p><p>Kerry Blondell, a recruiter from Cognizant, explains, “The impact of bootcamps has allowed us to be a lot more agile in terms of how we provide recruitment services to our clients. It allows us to target specific skills as well, and it allows us to target a bigger breadth of the type of people that are coming into Cognizant.</p><p>“The main benefits from bootcamps as an employer means it allows us to react a lot quicker for what the business and client need. It also allows us to attract a larger talent pool in terms of diversity, inclusion and especially social mobility as well.&nbsp;</p><p>“The advice that I can give to other employers about bootcamps: just be brave, be bold, and go against the grain!”</p><p>The University of Birmingham’s flexible Skills Bootcamps allow people to gain the technical and digital skills needed for their career by studying alongside existing commitments. Find out more about the <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/short-courses/skills-bootcamps?utm_campaign=short+courses-2023-domestic-core&amp;utm_source=tech+she+can&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_content=blog">University of Birmingham Skills Bootcamps</a></p><p>If you’d like to join our mission to #ChangeTheRatio of women in technology, please <a href="https://techshecan.org/contact-us">get in touch</a> to find out more.&nbsp;</p>

More than 1,300 pupils joined us for a sports-packed virtual assembly!

Game changing live assembly: Tech for Sport

<p>Today we dove into the world where technology meets sport! &nbsp;<br><br>Qualified primary school teacher Becky Patel delivered an online assembly looking at the latest developments in tech for sport. She explained some cool new advances in tech, including:</p><ul><li>Hidden tech in trainers &nbsp;</li><li>AR ski glasses that show how fast you're going&nbsp;</li><li>Hoverboards - a skateboard without wheels! Could this be a new sport for the future? &nbsp;</li></ul><div>She then explains some of the jobs that are involved in creating tech for sport, such as an app developer, biomechanist or sports medicine technician. <br><br>More than 1,300 pupils joined us today, but you can watch the recording of the assembly and also complete a fun creative task to design a new sports kit using our free <a href="https://api.techshecan.org/storage/files/t-par-1663856150-tech-we-can-design-a-tech-sport-kit.pdf?t=1679910252856">Twinkl worksheet</a> (no log in required). <br><br>Sign up for our next live assembly on <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dfb39052-07f2-42c4-bfe6-82e23b4198c1@57684479-66c5-4a2c-9235-7c982d2de799">Tech for Helping People</a> on Tuesday 4 July at 9.30am. You can also <a href="https://techshecan.org/tech-we-can#subscribe">subscribe to our newsletter</a> for all the latest news on our upcoming events and lessons.&nbsp;<br><br>You can also follow us on social media - we love to see photos of pupils enjoying our lessons!&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><a href="https://twitter.com/Tech_She_Can">Twitter | </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TechSheCan">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TechSheCan/"> </a>| <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/techshecan/">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/techshecan/">Instagram<br></a><br></div><div><br><br></div>