A Morning Masterclass – now closed
Introduction to Microsoft Kodu Game Lab
Explore Kodu and learn how kids create games on the PC and Xbox via a simple visual 
programming language.
Bring it into the classroom to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as programming.
Learn how anyone can use Kodu (a free download) to make a game with no previous design or programming skills.
Introduction to Scratch
Explore Scratch and learn to program interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.
See how Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Learn how Educators are integrating Scratch across many different subject areas and age groups.
*Please note that if you book both a Morning Masterclass and an Afternoon Masterclass on the same day your lunch will be provided.
Presenter:
Geoff Chambers
AITSL Standards:
Consider: 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.5, 5.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.4
Requirements:
Participants are expected to bring and work on their person computer.
WiFi access TBA
Intended Audience:
TBA
Group Size:
25 tickets will be available.
Outline:
Friday the 7th of June
9:00am – Registration
10:15am – Morning Tea (provided by CSER)
12:00pm – Close
Location:
Wandina Primary School Room: TBA
Parking:
TBA
About the Presenters:
Geoff Chambers is an educator with over 20 years teaching experience in schools from Esperance to the Pilbara, Christmas Island and now back in his hometown of Geraldton.
For the past 11 years Geoff has been a specialist teacher in Digital Technologies and Lead Teacher for Technologies, STEM/STEAM, TDS STEM and Innovative partnerships. He is a Teachers Can Code Lead Teacher with a passion for enabling his students to succeed in an ever changing world. As a Microsoft Peer Coach he has completed Microsoft 21CLD training as part of his association with Microsoft Partners in Learning.
Geoff loves the opportunities that Maker Space areas can offer to students both Primary and Secondary. Integration is the key to success and the Technologies area is one that can be purposefully integrated into many teaching programs.
Tickets for the Geraldton Masterclasses may be selected at http://bit.ly/ECAWA2019Carnival_GeraldtonTickets
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Join Geoff Chambers at the ECAWA 2019 Carnival of Computing on Friday the 7th of June.