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The DXC Foundation will host a global coding competition called DXC Codes for children aged 10 to 14 for the second time. Contestants are to submit coding projects using Scratch, a free coding platform for beginners, for a chance to win local prizes and a global championship.
DXC Codes engaged more than 1,700 youth from 14 countries in the competition’s first year, 2017. “The competition is a fun way for youth to discover computer science,” said Dan Hushon, Senior VP and CTO, DXC Technology, an independent, end-to-end IT services company. DXC Foundation is DXC Technology's philanthropic arm.
“DXC Foundation created a platform to introduce kids to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) technology and computer science, and to learn fun, valuable skills. We hope DXC Codes will inspire a passion for programming that benefits kids now and through their adulthood.”
Details:
The annual competition is open worldwide to children ages 10 to 14, and schools and independent youth groups are encouraged to participate. Registration opens January 8, 2018. The competition rules and rubrics will be released on February 1, 2018.
Teams of three will have until April 27, 2018, to develop and submit an online project, which will be reviewed by a panel of judges for creativity, originality, technical merit and accuracy, as well as good programming practices. Awards will be given per category and age group. Winning teams may also advance to a global championship.
Register from January 8
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