Girls Tech Together recently launched its first-ever Hybrid Winter Python Curriculum Series, a 10-week program aimed at empowering girls in STEM by teaching them the foundational knowledge and coding skills required to master the Python programming language. Over 30 students enrolled in the program, which catered to girls from diverse backgrounds.
The curriculum was designed by Rohit Karthik, a computer science enthusiast and advocate for diversity and inclusion. Rohit is currently an 8th grader at Alfred G. Waters Middle School. To make learning fun and interactive, the girls participated in various projects and coding challenges, applying their learning and honing their skills. They also had access to skilled mentors who provided guidance and feedback throughout the program. For this series, Ayza Syed and Rohit Karthik conducted the sessions.
One of the significant challenges for Girls Tech Together was to make the program accessible to all interested students, regardless of their location or accessibility. To overcome this challenge, the program was designed in a hybrid format, where some sessions were conducted in-person, and others were held virtually. The hybrid format allowed girls from different regions and backgrounds to participate in the program and learn from experienced educators, mentors, and peers. It also facilitated the creation of virtual communities, enabling girls to connect, collaborate, and support each other throughout the program and beyond.
