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EdTech Club

Community

Bootcamps

By: Yumna Abu Daqqa, EdTech Club Editor

In alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 students during the workshop. instructors provided students with background hours/ day on the19th, 25th, and 29th October
of women empowerment and excellence in Dr. Sofianiza Abd Malik, Associate Chair of the knowledge about the application’s history, 2020. Python Bootcamp introduced python
the field of computing technology, the EdTech Computer Science department, appreciated importance, and use. Later, they were guided programming basic concepts like primitive
club at Prince Sultan University follows its all organizers and CS faculty members for their through explicit instructions on how to use slack data types, arithmetic and logical operators,
mission, “Explore and introduce collaborative efforts in hosting boot camps that offered to improve communication and teamwork. To put user interaction, and control structures. It also
and innovative learning of technology.” To this knowledge about cutting-edge technologies. The what they had learned into practice, participants helped students practice the basics of python
end, four online boot camps were organized in Associate Director of the Community Service were also allowed to work independently, and programming language.
collaboration with the Department of Computer office, Ms. Muneera Dhabhan, congratulated the as effective collaborative practitioners in a team The total number of participants was 30.
Science from 18th to 29th October 2020, via entire team on making the Boot Camps event project. Participants were also introduced to The overall satisfaction rating was 90%.
Google Meet for female participants aged 16-25 successful. various other open-source applications such Here are some testimonials of the participants
from various local universities and high schools as, Asana, Workstream, Polly, Google Calendar, about their experience at the Community
in the Kingdom. The boot camps were presented List of the winners Google Drive, all of which were easily integrated Bootcamps:
by four highly experienced CS faculty members, Introduction to Python into SLACK. Ruba Izzeldin Ali, a student at Manarat Al-
who offered students hands-on training on Team 1. Agneshka Rohra 1st The total number of participants for this boot Riyadh School
Communication, Front-end Web Development, 2. Sulafa Alshehri 2nd camp was 22. The overall satisfaction rating was Python and front-end web development boot
2D and 3D Animation, and Python Programming 3. Khadeejah Pirzada 3rd 90%. camps were extremely informative and helpful.
Language. 2D & 3D Animation Front-End Web Development: The instructors made learning easy and fun,
The boot camps aimed to attract young female 1. Shahad Mahmoud Hammad 1st This boot camp was conducted for 6 hours, which is usually hard to do! I will join more boot
students towards Computing programs and help 2. Fatima Tahir 2nd from 21st to 23rd October 2020. The topics camps in the future! I am happy that Prince Sultan
participants discover their personal interests, 3. Jood Areabi 3rd covered helped participants acquire theoretical University is offering this opportunity to students
develop expertise, improve their skills, and Front End Development knowledge about the different web development like us! These boot camps were highly beneficial
acquire theoretical and technical knowledge 1. Sumaiya Hassan 1st languages HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap. and meaningful.
related to the field of Computer and Information 2. Malak Al-Zubi 2nd Furthermore, students had hands-on training Razan Gauwas, a student at 104 High School
Sciences. 3. Ruba Izzeldin 3rd throughout the boot camp to be able to develop I attended 3 boot camps, and each one was
The EdTech Club Bootcamps were organized by Team Communication & Collaboration Front-End websites. even better than the other. They were Python,
two female faculty members of the Computer 1. Sumaiya Hassan 1st The total number of participants was 27. using SLACK for communication, and 2D and
Science (CS) Department, Ms. Jalila Zouhair & 2. Razan Gauwas 2nd The overall satisfaction rating was 92%. 3D Animation. Unlike any other course or boot
Ms. Roohi Jan, supported by the CS Department, 3. Dana Ahmed Elhag 3rd 2D and 3D Animation: camp, these boot camps were interactive and
Community Service Office, and student This boot camp was offered for 6 hours from 26th exciting, and I enjoyed them very much.
volunteers. The following faculty members All participants expressed their satisfaction and to 29th October 2020. Students were taught Sumaiyah Hassan, a student at Bangladesh
presented the boot camps. appreciation for such enlightening, informative, basic concepts needed for 2D and 3D animation, International School
1. Dr. Lamia Berechi & Ms. Maram Ajlan and engaging boot camps. They also expressed such as animation principles, processes, and I also joined team communication and front-
(Introduction to Python) the positive impact the boot camps had in tools during 2D and 3D animation boot camp. end web development boot camps. For me, the
2. Ms. Salma Idris (2D & 3D Animation) increasing their knowledge, improving their They were also provided with hands-on training best part was how I learned to code and style
3. Ms. Ishrat Khan (Front End Web Development) personal and practical skills, discovering their to create, design animated 3D objects and webpages using CSS, and I was amazed to see
4. Ms. Roohi Jan & Ms. Jalila (Team Collaboration passion in the field, fostering creativity, and scenes using Blender software. The boot camp the outcome of my own work. Moreover, the
& Communication) supporting them in achieving their goals. also covered basic related techniques needed instructors were helpful, friendly, and I enjoyed
The bootcamps were also assisted by the learning from them. Lastly, I would like to thank
following student volunteers all organizers for this huge opportunity to learn
1. Atheer Hamad and enjoy at the same time. I hope to join more
2. Aljazi Alahaidb EdTech boot camps in the future!
3. Tahema Abu Taher Rida Khan a sophomore software engineering
4. Lina Albaroudi student at PSU
5. Raya Almutairi I really loved how interactive team communication
6. Shefaa Chaaban boot camp was. Every attendee followed every
7. May Alameer step as we moved on, and we really stayed
8. Shahed AlKharsa true to the theme of team communication.
9. Einaas Kharsah The instructors made sure that we understood
10. Ghadeer Al Kholadi everything that was being discussed. I have
11. Mahwish Amir employed Slack in a couple of projects I am
12. Alanoud AlJohani currently working on. All in all, the experience
The Bootcamp sessions were very successful due was a lovely one, and I am very thankful for it.
to their interactive and engaging nature. CS faculty Nouf Almutairi, a student at Qassim university
provided participants with straightforward, clear The front-end web development boot camp was
instructions, simple background knowledge, and exciting; it helped me master new skills. The clear,
many student-interaction opportunities. Also, explicit instructions made it very easy to acquire
participants were encouraged to ask questions new information. Also, the instructor’s way of
to clarify concepts. As a result, participants were explanation was what made this boot camp very
successful in achieving the boot camps' learning special. Looking forward to attending more boot
outcomes by acquiring cutting-edge technological camps prepared by the EdTech club.
skills. Moreover, the participants demonstrated Jood Areabi, a student at Manarat Al-Riyadh
competency and innovation in their outstanding School
projects as they were required to do a mini- Attending the Front-End web development boot
project at the end of each boot camp. camp has increased my passion in computer
An appreciation ceremony concluded the EdTech science, boosted my confidence, and motivated
boot camps on 5th November 2020. All the Team Collaboration and Communications using to create 3D objects and scenes like modeling, me to acquire even more knowledge about it.
participants received certificates for each of the Slack and Asana rendering, texturing, and animation. This workshop was very interactive because
boot camps they participated in. In addition, The boot camp was offered on 18th and 19th The total number of participants was 31. participation and interaction were encouraged.
three winners were announced from each boot October 2020 for 4 hours from 4 pm – 6 pm. The overall satisfaction rating was 92%. The instructor was competent in the field and
camp based on the effort made in the project. During team communication boot camp, students Introduction to Python Programming; well-prepared. Also, the meeting room and
The project specifications were given to the were introduced to the Slack application. The This boot camp was offered for 6 hours, 2 facilities were adequate and comfortable.