Introducing the Coding Workshops that will get you ahead of the game With coding now a mandated subject in some state curriculums isn’t it time to up skill your own coding abilities? Not even sure what coding is about? Put simply, it’s the language behind programming computerised devices. And the good news is – it’s not as difficult to learn as you may imagine. We specialise in teaching students and teachers block-based coding. This involves dragging and dropping a sequence of pre-existing commands using a variety of iPad apps and robotic devices. The focus is usually to achieve curriculum outcomes in the Key Learning Areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Our iPad game development workshops include: Hopscotch (for iPad) – App Store (free version) Hopscotch is an app that allows you to code using block-based commands. Students learn basic coding concepts with Hopscotch and cover outcomes directly linked to the curriculum including X and Y axis, degrees and angles, distance and speed, plus much more. hyperPad (for iPad) – App Store ($7.99) The ultimate in app development – hyperPad allows you to create interactive books and games. Following a set of block- based coding commands and integrating original graphics and sound tracks, hyperPad will take you as far as your imagination allows. This is suitable for intermediate to advanced coders.

Our robotic workshops include: Sphero This app-enabled robotic ball does it all. Intelligent and well-rounded, Sphero is a brave explorer, a teachable robot, and an entirely new way to play. It can be used with a multitude of apps like SPRK, MacroLab and Tickle and coded using your phone or tablet device.

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Lego Mindstorms Program our much adored Lego EV3 robot, Gripper, to perform a variety of tasks which marry Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics concepts in an easy to follow program like Lego Mindstorms. As schools advance they can progress to qualifying their students to enter the Robo Cup J competition.

No prior coding knowledge is necessary to enjoy success in these practical PD workshops.

Interested? Contact us today to book your customised MAC1 workshop – created for teachers, by teachers. CALL

Edison Edison is the super affordable robot for learning and inventing. Edison is Lego compatible, easy to program using the Edware software and has built-in programs that are activated by driving over barcodes. Existing lesson plans, mapped to the curriculum are a key feature of the Meet Edison website.

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