Get started with #HourofCode this December 7 - 11 with a FREE virtual workshop for your class!

**IMPORTANT** Every school has a different schedule. If you can't make the live workshop time, register anyway to receive a recording of the session to follow along with your students at a time that works for you! You also have the option to "pause" the live stream if you need to break for lunch partway through. Have any questions? Send us an email at info@stemminds.com

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Computer Science Education Week is taking place the week of December 7 - 11and it has never been a better year to get started with coding!

Join us LIVE with your class to get hands-on with code all throughout Computer Science Education Week!

From creating fun animations and simulators with Micro:Bit to designing our own fully playable video games with MakeCode Arcade, our expert instructors will lead you and your class through a coding learning journey like you've never seen.

We will also make clear connections to the new Ontario Math Curriculum expectations as they relate to coding. Classes from across Canada are welcome to join; these curriculum expectations are relevant to all students as they explore the world of code! No previous experience is necessary.

Want to get even more prepared for Computer Science Education Week? Be sure to also check out our FREE professional development webinars for teachers throughout November! Click here to learn more.

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Monday, December 7 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST | We will explore how to use MakeCode for Micro:Bit and get hands-on as we create a variety of fun animations and games, including "rock, paper, scissors"!

Tuesday, December 8 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST | We will explore how to create playable games using MakeCode Arcade all while focusing on fundamental coding concepts. In this session, we will learn how to create a “chase style” game.

Wednesday, December 9 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST | We will explore how to use MakeCode for Micro:Bit and get hands-on as we create a variety of fun animations and games, including a "beat the clock" game!

Thursday, December 10 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST | We will explore how to create playable games using MakeCode Arcade all while focusing on fundamental coding concepts. In this session, we will learn how to create a “target style” game.

Friday, December 11 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST | We will explore how to create playable games using MakeCode Arcade all while focusing on fundamental coding concepts. In this session, we will learn how to create a “dodge style” game.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

1. Register for as many sessions as you'd like! We'll be exploring tons of different coding activities throughout the week.

2. The workshops can be done with all students in Grades 4-8, whether they are learning in-person or virtually at home.

3. Join during the session time to work with our instructors live through Microsoft Teams along with other classes across Canada (don't worry; they can't see you or your students!)

4. Prefer to do the workshop at a time that works for you? Register anyway and you can receive access to a recording of the session.

5. The workshops will be run virtually through Microsoft Teams. Students will need a laptop/Chromebook with an internet connection to participate.

6. Once you have registered for the workshop, you will receive a separate email containing more details at least 48 hours before the start of your session. Be sure to add info@stemminds.com to your approved contacts list!

This workshop series is offered free of charge thanks to the generous sponsorship of Microsoft.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@stemminds.com!

*session recordings will be available until Friday, December 18, 2020 only