Title:
Setting Up And Running A Space For Programmers' Training: Lessons From The Coding Dojo Experiment
Presenter: Emmanuel Gaillot (emmanuel.gaillot@gmail.com)
Objective(s) of the session:
- Learning how to set up and host a Coding Dojo
- Learning about common anti-patterns, traps and pitfalls in Coding Dojos, and how to avoid them
- Sharing experiences with others interested in setting up Coding Dojos
Contents:
A Coding Dojo is a space in which coders have the opportunity to sharpen their technique and learn by example from others. It's a training place, in which participants may learn, session after session, how to master "coding gestures", how to discuss design choices, and how to manage the stress that emerges from the necessity to express swiftly and efficiently a personal response to a given exercise. Emmanuel started the Coding Dojo in Paris with others 4+ years ago, and he has attended and shaped it ever since.
This session is an experience report on how he and they have managed to create such a co-learning environment and make it thrive.
Format and length: 45 mins Talk / Experience Report
Process and timetable:
The session will consist in a presentation of 35 minutes, followed by a Q&A session of 10 minutes.
Intended audience and prerequisites:
This session is meant for anyone curious about Coding Dojos in general, and more especially in setting up and hosting them. People with experience in setting up and hosting dojos who would like to share what they've learned are equally welcome. Attendees are expected to have some prior understanding that coders need to train themselves and learn their craft not only at school, but also throughout their whole career.
What do the presenters expect to learn from the session?
- Find ways to present Coding Dojos in efficient and compelling terms
- Get feedback and insights from others about running Coding Dojos
Materials needed, room layout, limitations...:
1 beamer, 1 projection screen
Room Layout:
- I prefer chairs in circle + no table
- Classroom layout will work too, though.
History
This experience report has already been presented at Université du SI 2009.
