Scratch & Makey Makey

Learn to code using drag and drop coding blocks. Scratch is a great way for students in years 3-6 to explore the fundamentals of coding and build their own digital solutions including computer games, animations, interactive stories, music, and art. Makey Makey is an invention kit that integrates easily with Scratch to create your own hardware as part of a digital solution.

• Brisbane: Tuesday, 25th September
• Ingham: Monday, 8th October

Python & Micro:bits

Python is a high-level, general-purpose computer programming language. It has been used in many popular applications: YouTube, Google, Instagram, and Spotify. Learning to code with Python is a great place to start for any beginner. We will learn fundamentals and build a quiz game and text adventure game. We will explore Micro:bits, a tiny programmable computer with built in LEDs and accelerometer, and build simple digital projects. Projects built with Python and/or Micro:bits suit students in years 7-10. Micro:bit kits will be provided for use.

• Brisbane: Wednesday, 26th September
• Ingham: Tuesday, 9th October

Entrepreneurship

Uncover the secrets to innovation and entrepreneurship. Explore design thinking as a process for innovation. Discover lean startup methodology, Business Model Canvas, and experience in building your own startup in less than 5 hours. Test, validate and pivot your way towards a viable business model. This workshop suits both primary and secondary school teachers.

• Brisbane only: Friday, 28th September