New! Learn to code with Fiero
In an increasingly digital world, coding has become a vital skill, not just for IT professionals but for everyone. Understanding the basics of programming can open doors to countless opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance problem-solving skills. Recognizing the importance of digital literacy, we are thrilled to unveil Fiero Code, a revolutionary platform that promises to make coding accessible, enjoyable, and highly educational for our library patrons.
What is Fiero Code?
Fiero Code is a comprehensive online platform designed to teach coding from the ground up. With a curriculum that spans HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and block-based coding with Scratch, it’s geared towards turning beginners into proficient coders. But Fiero Code isn’t just about learning to code; it’s about making the process as engaging and rewarding as possible. The platform uses gamification techniques, where learners earn rewards, unlock levels, and customize their own robot avatars as they progress. Moreover, it’s structured around an overarching narrative—helping a robot save his world, Planet Fiero, adding a thrilling layer of storytelling to the learning experience.
Why Fiero Code?
Coding is more than just a valuable career skill; it’s a language of the future and a tool for creative expression. Fiero Code stands out as the largest learn-to-code solution in libraries worldwide, offering content for not only traditional coding but also for projects involving Makey Makey, Raspberry Pi, Ozobot, and Sphero. This diverse range of content ensures that learners of all interests and ages—from children through adult learners—find something that captivates and challenges them.
Join the Adventure
As we embark on this exciting new venture with Fiero Code, we invite you, our valued patrons, to join us. Whether from the comfort of your home or through our library-hosted events, there’s a place for everyone in the world of coding. Together, let’s unlock the potential within each of us to create, innovate, and shape the future through code.
Happy coding! To get started, click this link and create an account using your library card number. Don’t have a Monroe County Public Library card? You can register online and get started right away. (You will have to come to a branch within 90 days to show us proof of residency.) Questions? Stop by or call your local branch or email info@keyslibraries.org.