Bishop Ranch Tech Hackathon @BR2600 -- powered by knodemy

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Bishop Ranch & knodemy

Bishop Ranch is excited to host a TechDay Hackathon powered by <A STYLE="color: #00a1ee; text-decoration: none; padding-top: 0px;" HREF="http://www.knodemy.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Knodemy</A> on Friday November 11, 2016 to empower young students and guide them to become innovators to lead the way to the future through exposure to computer science and technology (STEAM). 
This event will provide an opportunity to students who are eager to learn computer science to collaborate, innovate, build and bring their ideas to life. The Hackathon is structured to teach students to become builders and creators, and not just consumers of technology. 
Open to: 5th to 8th Graders
No prior programming experience required 
What will you learn?
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HTML5
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CSS
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Javascript
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<LI>Concept of an idea to a product launch</LI>
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Time management
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Leadership skills
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Collaboration/team work
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Presentation/Pitching Skills
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Brainstorming 
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FAQS
What to expect?
Students will be divided into teams where they will get a chance to collaborate to brainstorm ideas, create a project, and market the product. At the end of the Hackathon each team will present their project to attendees, judges and knodemy instructors. There will be prizes and certificate distributed at the end of presentations. 
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
For students: 5th grade to 8th grade. No prior programming experience required (Must be in 5th grade)
What should I bring?
BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop - PC or MAC, Chromebooks are ok!) REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please send your questions to hack@knodemy.com 
How to get to the event?
@BR2600, 2600 Caminor Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583
* Lunch will be provided
 
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