Programming and Play: Creative Computing in Primary School

Meet Linda!

Linda Liukas is a programmer, storyteller and illustrator. Her children's book, Hello Ruby, is the "world’s most whimsical way to learn about technology, computing and coding.” Liukas founded Rails Girls, which has organized workshops in over 230 cities, teaching the basics of programming to more than 10,000 women. Linda worked at Codeacademy, which she left to write stories that teach children about software and programming. She won the 2013 Ruby Hero prize and was named the Digital Champion of Finland by the EU Commissioner for Digital Agenda.

Workshop LOCATION, OUTLINE AND Requirements

• This one day workshop will take place in Monterrey City in Mexico, at the Instituto Anglo Británico

• Date: November 15 or 16, 2018

• Workshop Cost $6,500 MXP * includes a WholeSchools Visit to your school. To complete your registration please be sure to send us a copy of your bank transaction/receipt at info@wholeschoolsinternational.com

  Transfers/Deposits to

  Banco: Banregio

  Beneficiario: Instituto Anglo Británico S.C.

  Cuenta:009056290017

  Clabe Interbancaria: 058580090562900175

• Looking for Accommodations? Book your room with WholeSchools Rates at: NH COLLECTION HOTELS NH Monterrey La Fe Hotel email reservas.ame@nh-hotels.com BOOKING CODE 2200324485 & TEL. 018000 90 333 00

• Placement for the workshop is limited and exclusive to the Whole Schools network in Mexico City; Reserve your spot now to ensure a place.

• Requirements: No previous experience with coding required.

• Language: Most of the workshop will be run in English, but there will be Spanish assistance available.

• Participants should bring their own laptop device, scissors and coloring pencils.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE 8:00 am to 4:00pm

November 15, 2018

9:00 - 10:30 | Session 1: Introduction to computational thinking & curriculum building

10:30 - 10:50 | Tea & Coffee Break

10:50 - 12:30 | Session 2: Coding workshop with Scratch, part 1

12:30 - 1:20 | Lunch Break

1:20 - 2:40 | Session 3: Coding workshop with Scratch, part 2

2:40 - 3:00 | Tea & Coffee Break

3:00 - 4:15 | Session 4: Computers & society

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Session 1: Introduction to computational thinking 

In this session we’ll familiarise ourselves with the key concepts and practices of computational thinking. We’ll reflect on how CT can be offered across curriculum and offer cross-curricular examples. We’ll cover the main aspects of CT through unplugged activities. Educators will learn to analyze concepts around computational thinking and describe how they relate to everyday life.

Session 2: Coding workshop with Scratch, part 1

Introduction to block-based languages. How to choose different programming languages and syntaxes. Why we are using Scratch. Educators will learn to create and test their ideas with Scratch and describe how the computational thinking concepts from the previous session translate into syntax.

Session 3: Coding workshop with Scratch, part 2

Vocabulary of Scratch. We’ll continue with challenges to learn the basics of Scratch. Teachers will start creating their own Scratch projects. Educators will work through strategies for problem solving and classroom activation when teaching with Scratch.

Session 4: Computers & society

How do computers work and talk to each other? Teachers will familiarise themselves with computer hardware and get to know how computers work. Educators will analyse what are the societal impacts of computing and learn how computers communicate to each other.