I wasn't able to sign up for Call of Action Day because of my work. I was working on that day and didn't have the time to attend an activity. I felt really bad because this would be the first Call to Action Day that I would miss. So I created my own activity to participate in.
At the elementary school where I am currently am volunteering, my CP mentioned that every Wednesday there is a small seminar to third graders and fourth graders about how to code. This is my specialty and degree, so I decided to come in on Wednesday March 25. It was a fun experience because I got to teach some basic code, something I love to do. The teachers had simple handouts and I just went around the classroom and offered advice to struggling children who did not understand. I was happy because when I first started to code it was very hard. It takes time and practice, it is basically learning a new language. I am very happy that teachers are having seminars about code. In my school years I wish I had a little understanding of code and other education options.
This activity reflects the subsidiarity theme because it is way to spread goodwill to all humans. I gave back to my community by attending their seminar and doing it with the students. I am not doing this for charity, I am committing to this activity and showing the students that code is fun. I even worked on the handouts the children were using.
This activity reflected the seventh hallmark, which is "We develop holistic learning communities which educate for life". This hallmark reflects how this elementary school is educating children information that is needed for life. Technology is surrounding us, an its very important to be educated on how technology is formed.
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