Celebrate 2020 Computer Science Education Week with Hour of Code™ Hour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. Join Mark Frederick, Chief Technology Officer with MākuSafe, and Tim Sieber, Executive Director of Tech Journey, […]
Learn how to code an animated winter snow scene using Scratch Scratch is a great way for students to learn coding. Not only is Scratch fun, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch uses […]
Scratch is a great way for students to learn coding. Not only is Scratch fun, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs of […]
NOTE registration for this workshop is required through the Altoona Public Library. Ages 10-13 only. In this fun, hands on workshop. kids will make an animated winter snow scene that uses randomization, coordinates in a plane, loops and cloning. A computer with internet connection is required as students will be receiving instruction via virtual meeting […]
Learn the basics of coding and Scratch by animating your name! Learners age 9 and above will be introduced to Scratch while learning coding basics in this fun, introductory workshop while animating their name. At the end of this workshop, students will have created a program while learning about sequencing, event listeners, loops and graphics. […]
An introduction to robotics with the BBC micro:bit While we may cringe at the thought of self-driving cars, the reality of robots is upon us. From applications in agriculture and manufacturing to healthcare, military and public safety, robots are used in many industries and the applications aren’t slowing down. Ready Set Robot! is an enrichment […]
Just in time for Halloween: a ghost busters game! In this fun and timely workshop for Halloween, learners age 9 and above will further their coding skills by creating a ghost catcher clicking game. Using coding basics of sequencing, events, randomness and variables, learners will have fun creating a project that advances their coding skills […]
One part making + one part coding + one part robotics = a whole lot of fun! In this beginner workshop, learners age 9 and above will engineer a jousting stick that attaches to a Finch Robot. Participants will be instructed and challenged in a safe and supportive environment to program the Finch to autonomously […]
Create an interactive story the Mad Libs® way! In this fun and engaging workshop, learners age 9 and above will further their coding skills in Scratch by creating a Mad Libs® story using the coding basics of sequencing, events, inputs, outputs and string manipulation. Not sure what string manipulation is? Then come to the workshop! […]
Learn the basics of coding and Scratch by animating your name! Learners age 9 and above will be introduced to Scratch while learning coding basics in this fun, introductory workshop while animating their name. At the end of this workshop, students will have created a program while learning about sequencing, event listeners, loops and graphics. […]