How the internet works

Japanese version can be found here

Computer Science in English (CS in English) Vol.3, No.3 “How the Internet works Part2? This is an announcement of an online event.

Apply : https://bit.ly/csinenglish3

Engineers from Seattle will conduct classes in English, connected in real-time via video conference tool. Everyone will use the same material, and they will be challenged to participate in class with quizzes and small activities. It will be an online class using the video conferencing service “Zoom” where the teacher and students can interact. Using Zoom breakout rooms, they can interact each other in small groups.

Even if you don’t understand English well, we will make it fun!

The first event (Youtube) was held in April, and nearly 90 children and adults from all over Japan, the United States, China, Australia, and other countries participated online!

The second event was held in July, and neary 100 children participated.

Because this is such a difficult time, we did not just aim to acquire knowledge, but also to give them the joy of experiencing new languages and knowledge, even if they don’t understand it, and to experience the wonder of technology that allows them to connect to the world even from home. We are very happy if it has led to a new curiosity in the children.

We will have 5 sessions in 2020. This is third class.

Japan Time

Date: August 23 (Sunday)

Time: 9:30 - 11:30

Pacific Daylight Time

Date: August (Saturday)

Time: 17:30-19:30

Contents:

“How the Internet works - What is the Internet Part2?　

Have you ever wondered how the Internet, which we use every day, works? Why is it that if you type www.google.com anywhere, the Google screen will appear and you can search? Why don’t you learn how this works through a variety of activities and quizzes? You’ll be taught by our friendly teachers.

We will use internet simulator of code.org.

Participation fee: Free

Eligibility: Elementary and junior high school students (9 to 15 years old)

The content is aimed for elementary and junior high school students, but high school students and above can also apply.

What you’ll need: a computer with an Internet connection (you’ll need to install Zoom) and google account

How to participate: Those who have applied will be informed.

Application: bit.ly/csinenglish3

Instructor

Utako Kase (in Seattle)

She graduated from the University of Washington in 2019 with a major in geography and a minor in CS. She moved to the U.S. in 2015 with the goal of becoming an engineer since high school. After graduating, she joined the AWS infrastructure team at Amazon’s Seattle office. A fledgling software engineer with dual skills in geography and CS. She aims to be a role model for female engineers.

Cautions

All classes will be taught in English, but we will distribute the Japanese version of the preparation class on YouTube. You will be asked to watch the video in advance before attending (the recording will be distributed around June 10).

Parents/guardians are asked to stay close to their children as it may be difficult to use computers and other equipment.

It will be a closed class only for those who have applied for the event, but we plan to release the recorded video on YouTube and other media at a later date with participants’ faces hidden.

Please turn on the camera as much as possible because the class will be held in a situation where you can see each other’s faces via video. If you do not want your face to be seen, please turn off the camera by yourself.

We may use your photos, videos, impressions, works, and posts related to the event for the co-organizing organization’s business (including posting on the website and social media). Thank you for your understanding in advance. If you are uncomfortable with this, please let us know at the time of application.

Materials to be used in class (planned)

An active learning tool “Wooclap”, “Kahoot!” an app that allows anyone to make and play quizzes, and “Google Photo” to share photos will be used to share the learning process. “Please check that you have a smooth internet connection and have a google account beforehand.

Internet simulator of code.org will be used as well.

Please note that the contents are subject to change.