1001 Frustrating Nights: How Trying to Find Tech Solutions Online Inspired Devika Learning
Reflecting on personal challenges with technology, this article explores how Devika Learning was founded to simplify tech education and support users facing similar frustrations.
Have you ever been frustrated with a line of code, unable to configure software, or not known how to use a new gadget? Yeah, me too.
As a teenager I spent more nights than I can count tinkering with new technology, frustrated and hunched over some new device, trying (often vainly) to make it work.
Thankfully I’m a little bit better with tech now but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still times when a particularly new or unusual piece of software or hardware gets the better of me. Many times I’ve wished there was someone with all the answers, someone I could call, or somewhere I could go for help and support.
Founding Devika Learning
I founded Devika Learning so that kids, teens, and students can make use of the diverse range of skills at Devika, and chat to someone when they hit a roadblock. Through the Devika Learning workshops and our Slack channel, we are creating a supportive and exciting environment for school students to learn about emerging technology.
In a world that’s saturated with digital information, kids often turn to public channels like YouTube and Google. However, trying to find the right answers this way is often trial and error. The sheer volume of information out there can become a deterrent for kids who are just starting out. Devika Learning is designed to reduce this issue and help kid’s to solve their individual coding problems.
Giving Back Through Devika Learning
People often ask me why it’s important for us to give back in this way. I think the saying “if you want to go fast go alone if you want to go far go as a team” sums it up perfectly. When I founded Devika I wanted it to reflect my principles and values. Giving back to the community is a key part of who I am and the culture of the company that I’m building with my team. When I started Devika I wanted to make something I was proud of – Devika Learning is a big part of that.
It was only after launching Devika Learning that I found another reason for why our workshops are so important. After becoming more familiar with the education sector I noticed gaps in the teaching of technology and the lack of support provided to schools. Devika Learning is working with schools to facilitate STEM-based workshops. We want to help it evolve so that students can receive as much support as possible when it comes to STEM education. Given the expected growth in STEM careers, I think it’s absolutely vital we encourage young Australians to be tech-savvy.
I’m not one for sitting on my hands and neither is my team at Devika. We’re rolling up our sleeves, booting up our computers, and working with others to help fast track the tech-education movement.