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Miriam Tocino shares the idea behind Zerus & Ona — her unique book series designed to get young children excited about technology through the power of books. Miriam is a coding teacher, programmer, and mom dedicated to making computers more approachable, friendly, and easy to understand. She is the author of Zerus & Ona, a book series that teaches young children about the digital world without the need for a screen. Welcome to the #NoRuKo conference. A virtual unconference organized by Stichting Ruby NL. #NoRuKo playlist with all talks and panels: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9_A7olkztLlmJIAc567KQgKcMi7-qnjg Recorded 21th of August, 2020. NoRuKo website: https://noruko.org/ Stichting Ruby NL website: https://rubynl.org/
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In her presentation at the #NoRuKo conference, Miriam Tocino, a software developer and author, introduces her book series 'Zerus & Ona,' aimed at teaching young children about technology in an engaging and accessible manner. The main topic revolves around making the digital world approachable, especially for children, while encouraging interest in STEM fields among both girls and boys. Key points discussed include: - **Personal Inspiration:** Miriam shares her journey of transitioning from an architect to a programmer, emphasizing how her passion for coding was ignited by conversations with her husband, a game programmer. - **Character Development:** The characters Zerus (a boy) and Ona (a girl) represent an equal partnership, promoting collaboration and representation in technology for both genders. - **Engaging Storytelling:** The series utilizes storytelling and illustrations to make complex topics like computer science relatable for children, evidenced by examples like 'Zerus Gets a Virus.' - **Support for Girls in STEM:** Miriam relates her motivation to help girls view technology as inclusive and exciting, sharing anecdotes of young girls positively engaging with the books. - **Interactive Learning Approach:** She discusses her newsletter, 'The ABC of Computers,' which includes hands-on activities and relatable narratives to introduce tech concepts in fun ways. - **Future Vision:** Miriam outlines her goals to broaden access to technology and encourages families to create stories together, reinforcing the learning through creativity. In conclusion, Miriam Tocino emphasizes the importance of nurturing excitement and curiosity about computers from a young age. She believes that understanding technology provides children with essential skills for the future, promoting a diverse and inclusive perspective in the digital world. For those interested in joining this mission, her books are available in multiple languages, and she invites parents to participate in this educational journey.
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