"Above All: Be Cool"
CoderDojo was set up in early 2011. It was founded by James Wheaton and Bill Liao. It is a non-profit organisation that teaches young people computer coding, HTML, developing websites, apps, programs and games. The Dojos are run by volunteers, who a sides from teaching the course also organise trips and guest speakers. The clubs provide a unique way of learning about computers.
The idea began when Wheaton hacked the iPod Nano and his students asked about learning to code. After this he set up a small club in Co. Cork teaching HTML and CSS. Entrepreneur Bill Liao showed interest in helping to expand the project and so the first CoderDojo began in the National Software Centre, Co. Cork. It was because of this Dojo's success saw a second Dublin Dojo being launched in Google's Montevetro building. Today there are many more Dojos in Ireland and around the world.
If you are interested in joining or starting your own Dojo, you should visit: http://coderdojo.com/
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