Hour of Code™ and an Introduction to Coding

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, […]

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TechTime Workshop: Code a Winer Snow Scene in Scratch

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 […]

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TechTime Workshop: Code a Mad Libs® Story in Scratch

Virtual via Zoom

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 […]

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Introduction to Coding with Scratch: Make a Winter Blizzard

Virtual via Altoona Public Library

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 […]

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Intro to Coding with Scratch

Franklin Jr High 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA, US

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 […]

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Ready. Set. Robot!

Franklin Jr High 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA, US

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 […]

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More Scratch: Create a Ghost Catcher Game

Franklin Jr High 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA, US

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 […]

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Jousting Robots

Franklin Jr High 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA

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 […]

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More Scratch: Create a Mad Libs® Story

Franklin Jr High 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA, US

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 […]

Free

Intro to Coding with Scratch

Franklin Jr High 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 218, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA, US

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 […]

Free