This training introduces children to the basics of app design, computer science and design thinking. The children will have hands on experience producing their codes and applications using a combination of MIT's App Inventor programming and Google's CS First curriculum. Students learn hands-on with step-by-step instructions for building lots of fun projects. Children will then use the "LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 31313 Robot Kit" to learn some robot programming. Parents ARE STRONGLY ADVISED to buy this kit but do not have to; buying the kit will help the child have practical hands on exploration experience at home.
- Logical Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity and Imagination
- Curiosity
- Problem-Solving
- Decision making
- Debugging
- Collaboration and Teamwork
The program will hold over 4 days. Children will be engaged for about 4 hours each day. Breaks will be included in the 4 hours. We aim to group registered children into groups of 5 children in the same time zone
Venue
Online via Zoom
Requirements
The program is for curious 8 years old and above. We encourage at least 1 parent to accompany their children so they can provide some support when the child returns home. The child will need a laptop for the sessions.A laptop (Windows or Mac) and charger per child. We will have some laptops available to loan children that do not have laptops. These will be available on a first come first serve basis and the laptops will be available for the duration of the class.