Learn to code with code BLOCKS & INVENT ACTUAL GADGETS WITH YOUR OWN
MICRO-computer! How does a traffic light know when to turn green? By
the end of this course, kids are not only introduced to important
programming concepts via a visual programming interface that's easy to
pick up, they will also understand how everyday objects are a mix of
both hardware & software & go on to create their very own INVENTIONS.
The possibilities are ENDLESS! Keepin' it Short & Snappy For kids
ages 7-10 Coding + Hands-On Requires Start with Scratch Visual coding
interface: Perfect for younger kids Continue the Learning: Take home
your MICRO:bit Please note: With 11 Aug being public holiday (Hari
Raya Haji), class will be extended by a week. "My kids had
a blast & came home armed with knowledge & information which they were
excited to share with us." - Joanne, Parent This is a BBC
MICRO:bit. It’s a “pocket-sized MICRO-computer” designed by BBC
for computer education in the UK that allows you to create super cool
INVENTIONS. Kids use a simple BLOCK EDITOR INTERFACE TO CREATE... A
heart beat Rock, Paper, Scissors Handheld Game. That ROCKS! Don’t
touch the wire circuit game. Kids learn not only to code, but to
apply their new found programming superpowers on a variety of real
world projects. This all culminates in a final project where kids are
able to build and code a remote controlled car! Lesson Plan Code
a beating LED Heart with MICRO:bit Make it Useful – Code a Random
Dice Sound it out – Make a Keyboard, Shaky hand buzzer game Code a
Rock, Paper, Scissors Game Build Mini Games with the Radio feature on
MICRO:bit Project Time: Build a Remote Controlled Car Share & Present
Life Skills Learnt Logical Thinking Problem Solving Design
Thinking Presentation Skills Pedagogy No lectures. No
memorisation. No ONE right answer. Like real life, we're all about
trying things out, failing, figuring what went wrong & trying again.
These are the skills & mindset that will last a lifetime. Let's get
kids to learn how to learn. Because the kids who learn to learn become
curious, INVENTIVE, resourceful human beings who solve real world
problems to make meaningful impact. Parents love us "...and for the
first time he is not running to play other people's creations but his
own... I am absolutely delighted in the 'mindset' change in my son's
attitude." - Emma, Parent "Thank you for a wonderful and exciting
enrichment program that is so much more than academics.. it's fun but
for me as a mum, an important future skill set for my son."- Rachel,
Parent Got more questions on this course of awesomeness? Read
our FAQ section below! Call us & we'll call you back! +65 3159 0980
Email us! hello@saturdaykids.com Frequently Asked Questions 1. My
child is new to computers & programming. Will he/she be able to
follow? The micro:bit Block Editor is perfect for beginners because
the visual interface helps kids to understand programming concepts
without the hassle and distraction of typing & learning the “right
words” to type. 2. My child is younger than 7. Can he/she join?
The micro:bit with Block Editor workshop is recommended for 7-10 year
olds. If your child is still in preschool, we recommend Curious Cubs
or Tiny Techies which can be found on our schedule page. 3.
I’ve enrolled my child, what will he/she need to bring? We’ll
provide all equipment and materials, but you may want to bring a
jacket and light snacks in case he/she gets hungry. 4. Will my
child be able to bring his / her projects home? You’ll get to take
home your micro:bit essentials kit (which includes a micro:bit, microB
USB cable for power/programming and 2 x AAA battery holder for mobile
power). You can also take home your code files so that you can re-load
your projects onto your micro:bit once you’re home! There’s a
tonne of stuff you can build with your micro:bit, stuff you can find
around the house and your creativity! We’ll be doing some projects
in class where we’ll use additional components and materials - e.g.
the micro:bit car. If you want to take home your micro:bit car kit,
ask the teacher at the end of class and you can purchase a kit on the
last day. Some kids like to take their code home every day, in which
case you can bring a thumb drive to save your projects. But it’s not
essential, as we’ll email you your code files at the end of the
course. Please note: This workshop will proceed with a minimum of 4
tickets sold. We will inform you in advance if the workshop is
cancelled. Refunds will be made accordingly. Unless otherwise
notified, the workshop will go ahead. We will be filming and taking
photographs of the children in our workshop. By registering a child's
attendance at this workshop, parents/guardians grant Saturday Kids a
perpetual licence to use the student's work, photographs or videos of
the student, and other materials for purposes such as publicising or
promoting our workshops/events and the students’ accomplishments on
Saturday Kids' website or on our partners' websites.
music
80131
Views
09/03/2020 Last update