Community news

27 June 2014 · by Pete O'Shea

Overall Feedback on Recommended Practice “As Coder Dojo goes global it is important to ensure a basic/ baseline standard for what is expected running a Dojo.” “CD is an organic organisation but the guidelines allow everyone involved to take risks knowing they are protected within the agreed practice guidelines.” “It has a corporate feel and goes completely against the idea of CoderDojo has just one rule: “Above All: Be Cool”” “I agree, we see that the movement is growing very quickly and simple things like information on a new dojo setup would have been so beneficial to us… Read More

4 June 2014 · by Pete O'Shea

Open Consultation Period As you may know, the CoderDojo Foundation is inviting the entire global CoderDojo Community for an Open Consultation Period (11th of June 2014 to the 13th of July 2014 at 12 midnight) during which they can give their feedback on Recommended Practice. We are happy to announce that this period has officially started and is open until the 13th of July 2014. During this time any Dojo can submit feedback, or arrange a call with the CoderDojo Foundation team to discuss their thoughts. The Foundation is committed to the CoderDojo community and value their input greatly on… Read More

29 May 2014 · by Pete O'Shea

Dear CoderDojo Community, It is with much anticipation and excitement that we are delighted to write this letter to announce three core changes to the Hello World Foundation over the coming months. Firstly come Summer, we will be re-branding to the CoderDojo Foundation. This has come about after internal discussion and the aim is two fold. To clear up confusion surrounding who the Hello World Foundation is and who we support and to bring a new level of alignment to the ever growing CoderDojo movement. Mary Maloney   Secondly we’re delighted to announce that Mary Moloney will be joining… Read More

14 May 2014 · by Pete O'Shea

Giustina gave a run through of a project the HWF is working on titled Recommended Practice (RP). This would be an optional set of principles, guidelines for Dojos wishing to meet industry best practice standards to meet. There are four principles within RP Read More