From Wednesday, September 4, 2024 9:00 AM
to Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2:30 PM
to Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2:30 PM
Loughfouder National School
Open in-person activity
English
Loughfouder
V92NR44 Knocknagoshel
The event teaches the pupils about coding and robotics. It introduces them to the skills of coding, computing and robotics which are integral skills for the 21st century digital learner The methods used will be play based approaches, guided, discovery and collaborative learning. Pupils will be active in their learning and create new digital learning experiences through play based approaches. Resources that will be used are ipads, interactive whiteboard, internet, Lego Spike and Lego Explore Masterpiece . Educational resources such as Lego Spike Essential app and Lego Explore Masterpiece guide will be used. Pupils will be organised into different groups where they will each have their own role such as coder, brick builder, brick manager, time keeper and reporter. They will then engage in a code-a-thon and design different robots and lego models within a specific timeframe. The goals of the event are to enhance pupil curiousity in computing and science, provide opportunities for play based learning, build on their co-ordination skills by building different lego models, learn basic computing skills, develop critical thinking, creative thinking, design and problem solving skills. The event has enables pupils to enhance their decision making and collaboration skills with others. It also allows pupils to see science, maths, art and engineering concepts in action. The target group that will be addressed in this event are 8-12 year olds and pupils who suffer from rural disadvantage, pupils who have special educational needs and pupils who don't have access to an IT device or lego at home, pupil. The event is very special for these pupils as we are a very small school community who suffers from rural disadvantage. In addition to this we also have limited funding for opportunities like this. Without this event the majority of the kids would not receive the opportunity to experience coding and robotics.
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Nearby upcoming activities:
Coding Clubs
Tue, Sep 24, 2024 6:00 PM
We are an organisation that supports people with ASD through Social Interaction Clubs and activities. We have participants from the ages of 4 up to 30+ years of age. We are a charity and have to fundraise or gain grant support for the development and continuation of activities.
There is a huge interest in coding from the teenagers and adult groups.
The goal for us as an organisation is that the participants with ASD will develop in the following areas as part of the project:
1. Basic problem-solving
2. Logical thinking skills
3. Profound creativity
4. Persistence and resilience
5. Big boost in confidence
On the day of the event, we want a no pressure situation, just that the participants develop a love for the activity of coding and participate at their own pace. The people with whom we will be working will be on different levels on the spectrum so it is more about fun, exploring and social interaction.
Coding with Scratch
Tue, Oct 1, 2024 9:30 AM
The workshops we plan to do will give students of the age group 10-13 years a basic overview of coding. This will allow teachers/students the opportunity to learn from the facilitator the basics about coding so that they can facilitate future workshops. The event will use Scratch allowing students to create digital stories, games and animations. Scratch encourages critical thinking, problem solving, communication and digital literacy.
/Make/Code/Lego: Robot
Tue, Oct 1, 2024 10:30 AM
Lego offers a versatile play experience that inspires children to unleash their imagination and creativity. By constructing various structures, vehicles, and scenes, they can explore their ideas and create unique stories. This environment is perfect for introducing concepts of coding and robotics. Once participants learn the basics of assembling the robot, they will be encouraged to innovate and redesign it according to their own vision.
The workshop will utilise Lego Spike education kits, which are currently not available in Ballybane Library, and only a few schools have access to them. (the local school is categorised as Deis). Therefore, many young participants may not have experienced this type of workshop before. After the workshop, participants will be able to apply their new coding skills in widely accessible programs like Scratch or Microbits. Given the outreach efforts of the library and Foróige to local schools, we anticipate that demand for this workshop will exceed capacity.
Lego offers a versatile play experience that inspires children to unleash their imagination and creativity. By constructing various structures, vehicles, and scenes, they can explore their ideas and create unique stories. This environment is perfect for introducing concepts of coding and robotics. Once participants learn the basics of assembling the robot, they will be encouraged to innovate and redesign it according to their own vision.