Learn to code!

Google Ignite at Schulich is a google-sponsored introductory programming workshop. The objective of this workshop is to provide high school and new university students with the opportunity to learn programming in a fun and interactive environment.

Background needed: There is no background in programming needed to attend this workshop.

Workshop’s learning outcomes: By the end of this workshop, students will have a working knowledge of programing constructs and will design and develop a simple computer game.

To accommodate more students in this program, 2 parallel workshops are offered; one on Wednesday evenings and the other on Saturday afternoons. Students can register for the workshop that best suits their schedule. Each workshop consists of 6 1.25 hr session followed by the demo/celebration dinner. The timeline of the workshops are as follows:

Workshop 1

Session 1 – Wednesday May 3, 2017 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Session 2 – Wednesday May 10, 2017 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Session 3 – Wednesday May 17, 2017 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Session 4 – Wednesday May 24, 2017 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Session 5 – Wednesday May 31, 2017 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Session 6 – Wednesday June 7, 2017 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Demo and Celebration Dinner – Sunday June 11, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:30PM

Workshop 2

Session 1 – Saturday May 6, 2017 1:00 PM – 2: 15 PM

Session 2 – Saturday May 13, 2017 1:00 PM – 2: 15 PM

Session 3 – Saturday May 20, 2017 1:00 PM – 2: 15 PM

Session 4 – Saturday May 27, 2017 1:00 PM – 2: 15 PM

Session 5 – Saturday June 3, 2017 1:00 PM – 2: 15 PM

Session 6 – Saturday June 10, 2017 1:00 PM – 2: 15 PM

Demo and Celebration Dinner – Sunday June 11, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:30PM

Both workshops will be held at: ENG 203