Code Club – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:25:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Celebrating the community: Douglas and Oasis Mathare https://noise.getoto.net/2026/08/11/celebrating-the-community-douglas-and-oasis-mathare/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:25:11 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93570 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Last year, we shared the story of Douglas, founder and director of Oasis Mathare, an organisation using technology to open…

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]]> From one club to a global movement: Celebrating 15 years of CoderDojo! https://noise.getoto.net/2026/07/23/from-one-club-to-a-global-movement-celebrating-15-years-of-coderdojo/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93498 4 years ago I decided to start a new CoderDojo in my community. The logic was simple: to provide the best support I could to the CoderDojo community, I wanted to understand what it was really like to be a CoderDojo Champion. And so, with the help of local volunteers, Selby CoderDojo was born. We…

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]]> Enhancing your enrichment offer? Code Club is the answer https://noise.getoto.net/2026/07/10/enhancing-your-enrichment-offer-code-club-is-the-answer/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:48:32 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93343 There’s something really special about a Code Club. It’s a unique space for young people to get creative with technology on their terms, explore what interests them, and learn through experimenting and having fun. But speak to any Code Club leader and they’ll tell you: Code Club delivers so much more than just coding skills.…

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]]> Support your young people with our AI literacy resources https://noise.getoto.net/2026/06/03/support-your-young-people-with-our-ai-literacy-resources/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:47:47 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93154 At the Raspberry Pi Foundation, we believe that alongside learning to code, a crucial part of computing education is building AI literacy skills. Amidst the rapid pace of development and the growing impact of AI tools, it is increasingly important for educators everywhere to feel equipped to address the topic of AI with their learners,…

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]]> Start small, dream big with Code Club: Become an Incubator Partner https://noise.getoto.net/2026/05/14/start-small-dream-big-with-code-club-become-an-incubator-partner/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:02:34 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93049 Imagine places for young people to not just learn to use technology but to understand it, shape it, and build with it. That’s what you can create by partnering with the Raspberry Pi Foundation on Code Club, the global movement of computing clubs where school-age young people develop the confidence to create with digital technologies.…

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]]> Many paths into mentoring: Building inclusive Code Clubs in Glasgow https://noise.getoto.net/2026/04/09/many-paths-into-mentoring-building-inclusive-code-clubs-in-glasgow/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:19:59 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92819 Across Glasgow’s libraries, Code Clubs are opening doors for young people to explore creativity, problem-solving, and confidence through coding. Behind many of these sessions is Claire Quigley, who supports volunteers and helps Code Clubs thrive in community spaces across the city. Claire’s story challenges the idea that there is only one route into technology or…

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]]> Levelling up with Python: Create with data https://noise.getoto.net/2026/02/17/levelling-up-with-python-create-with-data/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:49:30 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92576 Learning Python often starts with the same building blocks: variables, functions, and loops. However, once young people have learnt these essential foundations, they may be eager to grow their skills and start using Python to explore data and create something meaningful to them.  Our free ‘More Python’ project path helps learners move beyond the basics…

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]]> Learning from Code Clubs around the world: How approaches differ but values are shared https://noise.getoto.net/2026/01/13/learning-from-code-clubs-around-the-world-how-approaches-differ-but-values-are-shared/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:54:19 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92248 Every week, young people around the world gather in libraries, classrooms, community centres, and makerspaces to create with code. From Gujarat to Glasgow, Nairobi to New Jersey, the settings may differ, but the energy is unmistakable.  We set out to learn from the wealth of experiences within the global Code Club community: how clubs adapt…

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]]> From learners to leaders: Jayantika and Ruturaj’s journey as Code Club youth mentors https://noise.getoto.net/2025/12/15/from-learners-to-leaders-jayantika-and-ruturajs-journey-as-code-club-youth-mentors/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:25:26 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92042 Two remarkable teenagers from Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India — Jayantika (age 16) and Ruturaj (age 14) — have turned curiosity into community impact. With support from the Bidkar Foundation and the Raspberry Pi Foundation, they now help run five Code Clubs, reaching over 200 young people in rural areas of Pune. Along…

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]]> Code Club Conference 2025: Creativity, community, and collaboration in Cambridge https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/18/code-club-conference-2025-creativity-community-and-collaboration-in-cambridge/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:29:56 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91937 Over the first weekend in November, members of the global Code Club community came together for two inspiring days of learning, creativity and connection. The annual event celebrates the people who make Code Clubs happen, allowing them to share ideas, explore new tools, and connect with others who help young people learn to code. Exploring…

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]]> Marie’s story: Bringing coding to kids in Tottenham https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/24/maries-story-bringing-coding-to-kids-in-tottenham/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:59:32 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91481 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Marie is a force of nature. As the founder of Breadline London, a grassroots community project in Haringey, she has…

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]]> Improvements to the Code Club Projects website https://noise.getoto.net/2025/08/28/improvements-to-the-code-club-projects-website/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:09:15 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91350 Getting creative with technology is now easier than ever on the Code Club Projects website. If you’ve visited Code Club Projects recently, you may have noticed that the site has changed over the last few months. In the spring, we launched an initiative to make it easier to find a project. I’m excited to share…

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]]> Dedication to digital education in Bangladesh: Meet Shajan https://noise.getoto.net/2025/08/19/dedication-to-digital-education-in-bangladesh-meet-shajan/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:50:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91292 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Today, we introduce Shajan, a digital storyteller and senior business advisor at the BBC, whose extraordinary personal and professional journey has…

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]]> Celebrating impact: Code Clubs are thriving in Kenya and South Africa https://noise.getoto.net/2025/08/12/celebrating-impact-code-clubs-are-thriving-in-kenya-and-south-africa/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:02:49 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91237 Across Kenya and South Africa, Code Clubs are going from strength to strength. We’re excited to share their incredible progress and positive impact with you and shine a spotlight on our fantastic partner organisations, whose support makes it all possible! Partnering up to increase our reach Code Club is a thriving global community of clubs…

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]]> From coder to mentor: Meet Isabelle https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/30/from-coder-to-mentor-meet-isabelle/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:11:29 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91156 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Meet Isabelle, a youth mentor at a library Code Club, whose inspiring story tells how a passion for helping others and…

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]]> Creating a space for connection and code: Meet Seung Woo (Tony), Canada https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/23/creating-a-space-for-connection-and-code-meet-seung-woo-tony-canada/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:23:30 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91087 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Seung Woo, also known as Tony, is a 17-year-old student from Canada and the co-founder of his school’s Code Club,…

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]]> Giving back through Code Club | Meet Douglas https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/16/giving-back-through-code-club-meet-douglas/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:03:58 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90978 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Growing up in Mathare, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, Douglas experienced first-hand what it meant to go without access…

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]]> Code, karaoke, and creativity: Meet Matthew https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/11/code-karaoke-and-creativity-meet-matthew/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:31:50 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90961 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. It’s especially inspiring to hear about young people who are not only passionate about technology, but who are also driven to…

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]]> Begin your Code Club journey: Set up a club today https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/03/begin-your-code-club-journey-set-up-a-club-today/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:30:26 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90845 Inspired to set up a Code Club but not sure where to start? In this blog we hear from the amazing network of Code Club leaders and mentors, and we give you practical tips on how to take the first steps to set up your own club.  About Code Club Code Club is a thriving…

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]]> New to coding? Resources to help children learn to code https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/02/new-to-coding-resources-to-help-children-learn-to-code/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:30:55 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90507 Here at the Raspberry Pi Foundation we believe ensuring every child knows how to code will equip them with the skills to thrive in the future.  But what do we mean by coding and how can you get started? Coding is how humans give instructions to computers. Machines process and execute these instructions to perform…

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