Whenever I’m in the classroom and a student sits down to try and code, the first thing that their face shows is hesitation.

They say that they are excited because they will be able to make the game that they always dream of, but at the same time they tell their friends that they don’t really know how to make this game yet. And I believe that that feeling is what stops a lot of people before they even start. 

Three days Isn’t a lot of time, but I have noticed that it’s enough time to watch a student go from, learning something completely new to starting to imagine what they could do with it. There are two moments in that process that I particularly enjoy.

The first is the brainstorming session. I challenge students to be personal and creative with their projects. I want these projects to have meaning for them and to show them what these tools can do. Not just for other people out there in the tech world, but for them, their ideas, and their goals right now.

At Code on Wheels, we believe technology can be a powerful tool for young people to explore their interests, express their creativity, and shape their futures. Our work is made possible by the students who show up ready to learn, the families who encourage them, the community partners who open their doors, the funders who invest in our mission, and the team members who bring each program to life.