{"id":1215075,"date":"2025-02-04T04:27:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T09:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1215075"},"modified":"2025-02-04T04:27:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T09:27:47","slug":"community-story-daniela-thetford-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1215075","title":{"rendered":"Community Story | Daniela, Thetford Library"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them.<\/p>\n

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When Daniela made the transition from working in retail to joining the team at Thetford Library, she never imagined that she would one day be leading a Code Club. Her manager, who had previously run the club, asked if Daniela would be interested in taking over, and although she was nervous, she was also eager to embrace the challenge and learn new skills.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAt first, I was nervous about teaching coding, but seeing the children\u2019s excitement made me realise it was so important, and I was learning just as much as they were.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Code Club was designed to run in eight-week blocks, with a new group of children joining for each term. However, the kids loved it so much that they didn\u2019t want to leave. Daniela, with her growing passion for coding and mentoring, welcomed the children to attend as often as they wanted, with some children, including one particularly enthusiastic young creator, attending every session. This continuity allowed the children to delve deeper into the world of coding, learning in a different way to what they were used to at school.<\/p>\n

Inspiring young coders through creativity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the key things that Daniela has found resonates most with the children is the combination of creativity and coding. She encourages the kids to draw and plan their projects first, which makes the process more engaging and accessible to all of the young people who want to attend. The freedom to be creative is something that she feels is crucial, especially when compared to the more structured and rigid environment of school curriculums. This approach has been particularly rewarding for one young girl in the club who insists on planning and drawing her own characters and backgrounds for all of her projects.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCoding isn\u2019t just about writing lines of code \u2014 it\u2019s about storytelling, problem solving, and imagining what\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Astro Pi: giving young people the confidence to dream big<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Daniela\u2019s journey into coding took a significant leap when she decided to explore the Astro Pi challenge, a project that involves writing code to run on Astro Pi computers aboard the International Space Station. Despite her initial nerves about diving into Python, a more advanced programming language than she had tried at the club previously, she was blown away by the possibilities it opened up. When telling the children, she almost felt that she was more excited at the prospect of them trying out real space science than them. But once she showed them some examples, the buzz was infectious and the sessions ran far smoother than she could have hoped. Daniela\u2019s tip for trying Astro Pi for the first time? Find a fellow mentor to help you along the way and dream big.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI never imagined we\u2019d be working on space science at our library. Introducing children to coding early isn\u2019t just about technology; it\u2019s about giving them the confidence to dream big and think differently.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The success of the Code Club at Thetford Library is part of a broader initiative by Norfolk Libraries to provide digital skills to the community. They are committed to offering resources and opportunities for people of all ages to engage with technology. From their Digital Week, which focuses on improving digital literacy, to offering mentorship for adults learning to navigate the digital world, Norfolk Libraries is working hard to bridge the digital divide.<\/p>\n

Benefits of volunteering at a Code Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For Daniela, the importance of introducing children to coding at an early age is not something she thought would become a passion for her when moving careers. She sees firsthand how these skills empower the children, giving them confidence and opening up future career opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cCode Club has shown me that stepping outside your comfort zone is where the real growth happens. Both for me and the kids!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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It\u2019s this combination of creativity, learning, and the sheer joy of discovery that keeps Daniela passionate about running the Code Club, and why she continues to welcome every eager child who walks through the door.<\/p>\n

Inspire young people in your community<\/h2>\n

If you are interested in encouraging your child to explore coding, take a look at the free coding project resources<\/a> we have available to support you. If you would like to set up a Code Club<\/a> for young people in your community, or attend one, head to codeclub.org for information and support.<\/p>\n

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