These workshops introduce children aged 8-14 to the world of creative technology using a variety of formats. <\/p>\n
Class groups build 4-5 robots with Lego, connect them to the computer via Bluetooth and code them to carry out various tasks using lights, sounds, sensors, and motors. The Lego coding projects have a sustainability focus and projects introduce themes of renewable energy, biodiversity, recycling and environmental responsibility as a global citizen though building windmills, electric vehicles, and biodiversity tracking tools.<\/p>\n
Children also program a microbit device to animate, send text messages, play sounds, and sense movement. We program the device to count steps in a fun game.<\/p>\n
Children will design their own 2D character and world using pixel art to create a video game. They spend time deigning and creating a game world through which the character navigates and they learn the basics of block coding by using blocks to move a character around the maze to collect coins and earn a score each time. This game they create is published and they can access it at home to show parents and friends and continue to code in their own time.<\/p>\n
The activities are very hands on and creative, prompting children to build, customize and code as well as deign stories characters and 2D worlds. They will learn new creative skills for life whilst interacting in a fun and informal setting with peers.<\/p>\n
Sessions are booked directly with schools and are not open to the public. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":34976,"template":"","class_list":["post-34975","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n