Chiaw Eei Ng Gibson & Jonathan Gibson Grant: Bits and Bytes Partnership
- School Year: 2017-2018
- Applicants: Alison Foley, Lead Teacher Jackie Corricelli (Conard)
- School: Smith
- Subjects: Math, Science, Technology
This grant will connect elementary and high school students through a mentorship program focusing on computer science and computer coding. 15 Conard High School students and 15 fourth grade students from Smith Elementary School will meet 6 times during the school year. The 4th grade students will learn Scratch and Pencil code coding, different ways to program, and discover the many science, technology and math options they can anticipate learning about in their high school years. The high school students from the computer science club will experience being a mentor to younger students and execute lessons.