What is a Hackathon? and why are we doing it with kids?
The answer to why is easy: kids are the best innovators.
What is the goal of the Hackathon?
You see, the goal of a Hackathon is not to create a perfectly polished code or a finished app or game that works. The goal is to come up with the best possible solution to a real-world problem using technology.
What are the benefits of the Hackathon?
Students work together in ways they never have before. They think outside the box, communicate effectively, and share ideas with all who will listen.
Here are some details:
Our Hackathon was created to increase the emotional intelligence of the children who are immersed in technology through collaboration and critical thinking. Encouraging the real-world application of technical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
Junior (8-11 years)
Schedule:
Round 1: kicks off on the 27th of November 2021 @ 2 PM. We will discuss information about Code-A-Thon, give an overview and answer any queries. Students will be given a program which they have to submit by 3rd of December 2021 @ 7:00 PM. Late entries won't be accepted.
Round 2: kicks off on the 4th of December 2021 @ 2 PM. Prepare for a live demonstration of your Round One project over Zoom. All those who complete and submit will be moved to enter Round 3. Those who do not submit will be withdrawn. A topic to create a simulation of natural human conversation will be given to submit by December 17th by 7:00 pm. Late entries won't be accepted.
Round 3: kicks off on the 18th of December 2021 @ 2 PM Prepare for a live demonstration of your Round Two project over Zoom.
Declaration of Results by **8th January 2022 @ 2 PM** 3 Winners will be notified by message and receive $50, $40, and $30 Amazon gift cards. Every participant who reaches Round 3 and presents will get a participation certificate.
Senior (Ages 12 - 16 )
Schedule:
Round: 1 kicks off on the 28th of November 2021 @ 2 PM. We will discuss information about Code-A-Thon, give an overview and answer any queries. Students will be given a program which they have to submit by 4th of December 2021 @ 7:00 PM. Late entries won't be accepted.
Round 2: kicks off on the 5th of December 2021 @ 2 PM. Prepare for a live demonstration of your Round One project over Zoom. All those who complete and submit will be moved to enter Round 3. Those who do not submit will be withdrawn. A topic to create a simulation of natural human conversation will be given to submit by December 18th by 7:00 pm. Late entries won't be accepted.
Round 3: kicks off on the 19th of December 2021 @ 2 PM. Prepare for a live demonstration of your Round Two project over Zoom.
Declaration of Results by **9th January 2022 @ 2 PM** 3 Winners will be notified by message and receive $50, $40, and $30 Amazon gift cards. Every participant who reaches Round 3 and presents will get a participation certificate.
Prizes for Hackathon
FIRST PLACE: GOLD
Certificates for each contestant in the winning team $50 Amazon gift card for each.
SECOND PLACE: SILVER
Certificates for each contestant in the winning team $40 Amazon gift card for 2nd place.
THIRD PLACE: BRONZE
Certificates for each contestant in the winning team $30 Amazon gift card for 3rd place
About THE ORGANIZER
Young Gates: How It Can Help Kids Learn
Young Gates has made it possible that the future innovators in the technological world are now served with a chance at technology fluency through kids’ online programming classes that equip them with skills such as coding. The fact that your child could grow up to become the next technology genius makes it all the more promising. Young Gates equips kids with vital problem solving, creativity as well as communication.
About your mentor
Gaurika Gupta, Coding Expert and Instructor
Gaurika is the founder on Young Gates, located in Bay Area,California .
She has a Masters in Computer Science, HR certified from the University of Washington, and Entrepreneurship from Stanford School. She has 10 years of experience working in the IT industry for companies like IBM, Vayama, Richrelevance, etc. Her passion for teaching made her volunteer at libraries and at her kid's school. She has been teaching Scratch, Python, Java, Data Science for nearly 4 years now and has a group of teachers working together providing a variety of programs for students based on their age and interest.
