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Micheal Wood Named Director of iCode Frisco, Texas, Location
Dallas – April 20, 2017 – iCode Inc. , which offers after-school, weekend and summer programs that provide science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education to students in first through 12th grades, announced that experienced educator Micheal Wood has been named the director of iCode’s Frisco, Texas, location. As director, Wood is responsible for the leadership and management of the day-to-day operations of the Frisco campus, including working with instructors, parents and students regarding iCode’s after-school and weekend programs, summer camps, hackathons and boot camps. “My mission as an educator is to make learning enjoyable and exciting – if students look forward to attending school, they will want to learn,” said Wood. “I take great pride in seeing our students at iCode Frisco thrive and succeed using the skills they learn at our programs.” Wood has been an educator in public and private school systems for more than 20 years. He began focusing on K-12 school technology-centered education in California in 2005 through the creation of online blended learning programs. . “Micheal is very passionate about his experience as an educator and enjoys sharing that passion with others,” said Abid Abedi, co-founder and CEO of iCode Inc. “He believes…
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FRIDAY SOCIAL
It can be tough for students to find a group in which they can interact with others who are like-minded and share the same passions and hobbies that they do. At a young age, it is even harder to meet with other students and build those lasting friendships. At iCode, we sought to create a way in which students can accomplish 3 different objectives: 1) Find an atmosphere full of fun and joy. By being able to create games, try new technologies, and experiment with the knowledge that they already know, students gain the ability to truly kickback and have fun. 2) Make connections- We invite a large number of students and children to our events, including students at iCode and students elsewhere, so that they can interact with each other and build friendships that allow for them to have fun as well as share a connection with. 3) To inspire creativity- At every Friday social that we have, we have events specifically to immerse students into topics that they previously had little to no interaction with, ranging from AI (Artificial Intelligence) to robotics and their utilities. 4) Build an atmosphere which is conducive to learning- We welcome parents to…
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iCode Opening Franchises in the Dallas Area
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iCodeHack Included in the Printed Edition of the Dallas Business Journal on May 13th, 2016
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iCode Turns One: Elementary & Middle School “Future Engineers” Celebrate First Anniversary & Graduation
WHO & WHAT:iCode, an after-school and weekend program that offers science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education to students in first through 12th grade will celebrate its first anniversary with a special graduation ceremony, cake smash, time capsule burial, and more.Similar to martial arts, students’ mastery is represented by the color of their “belt,” or in this case, lanyards. Instead of moving a graduation tassel, 20 students will trade in their white and orange lanyards for yellow and red colors that represent their next level in the program.WHEN:Friday, May 13, 6:00 - 8:30 P.M.6:00 P.M. – 6:45 P.M.: Games6:45 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.: Graduation Ceremony7:15 P.M. – 7:45 P.M.: Time Capsule7:45 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.: Anniversary Celebration & Raffle **Interviews with students and Dr. Mauricio Vásquez, director of iCode, will be available before the graduation ceremony and after the celebrationWHERE:iCode Frisco Campus4577 Ohio DrFrisco, TX 75035WHY:Careers in STEAM are in high demand, but high school students show little interest. According to the National Math and Science Initiative, 2014, of the 15 major study categories, engineering has the highest median earnings, yet fewer than 20 percent of students choose a STEAM path. When it comes to computer science, the stats are even lower. In fact, computer programming jobs are growing at two-times…
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Computer Classes for Children at iCode Frisco Campus
Jobs in the computer science field are plentiful, and with innovative technology breakthroughs, college recruiters are looking for the next Bill Gates or inventor. However, iCode Frisco Campus offers beginning to advanced level computer classes for children at a much earlier age. And children can learn different color belts like they would in karate. From basic computer programming to robotics, and coding for children, these classes give children the tools for success.The White Belt: iCode has beginner computer classes for children starting at the white belt level. Here, students learn computer programming, robotics, coding, basic HTML, and design classes. This is an excellent way for children to learn the fundamentals of computer science and to find which topic interests them the most.Orange Belt: The orange level is the intermediate level where children start to see how basic courses fit into the development of specific projects. Whether it be programming, robotics, or design, students will enjoy partaking in different projects related to their interest.Typical projects children learn in this level include creating a 3D animated world, using digital music to create sampling techniques. They also learn how to use the Pi and Raspbian OS for programming development, working with Lego Mindstorms EV3 and…
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