Workshop Description: In this session, students will develop their own game controller with a PicoBoard, alligator clips, and various household items. The controller will then be used to manipulate characters in a Scratch game. Students will learn about resistance, electricity and basic programming.
Workshop Speakers: Phil Sands
Phil Sands is the K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Computer Science at Purdue University. Previously, Phil spent 6 years as a software engineer and 7 years teaching computer programming and statistics at high schools in Washington D.C. and Michigan. His focus is on expanding the opportunities for computer science education in Indiana and engaging underrepresented minorities in the field so that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Maximum # of Participants: 30
Workshop Details: Students grades 4 and above, parents/guardians, teachers.
Level: No experience necessary. Everything you need will be provided.
Workshop Speakers: Phil Sands
Phil Sands is the K-12 Outreach Coordinator for Computer Science at Purdue University. Previously, Phil spent 6 years as a software engineer and 7 years teaching computer programming and statistics at high schools in Washington D.C. and Michigan. His focus is on expanding the opportunities for computer science education in Indiana and engaging underrepresented minorities in the field so that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Maximum # of Participants: 30
Workshop Details: Students grades 4 and above, parents/guardians, teachers.
Level: No experience necessary. Everything you need will be provided.