This Mercer On Mission trip aims to empower youth in Cape Town through technology education, including lessons in computer programming. Learning these concepts introduces the children to the world of coding and new possibilities for their future careers, while also boosting their confidence.
Prior to traveling to South Africa, Mercer students will spend time on the Macon campus learning and practicing lessons in computer programming and setting up an online classroom with all the resources they will need while abroad. Once in Cape Town, the students will teach a variety of coding concepts to middle and high school students at a community center called Way of Life University.
During past trips, the Mercer team showed Cape Town students how to use the Python programming language to create images and animations on a LED light board and led “unplugged” computer science activities during scheduled electricity blackouts.
Outside their work, the Mercerians will experience the local culture while visiting sites such as the District 6 Museum; Robben Island; Cape Point; and other sites in the townships.
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