Use Scratch code to create visuals on a Micro:bit controller display. No previous experience needed! (Rathdowney, 2 sessions, ticket-per-family)
Suits ages 7+ accompanied by a parent or guardian with a basic knowledge of how to use a computer or laptop
Join Laois STEM Engagement Officer Seanie Morris as you learn to use Scratch - an easy-to-learn version of the computing language Python - to compile code on a computer and send the output to a visual display on a Micro:bit controller. Display your name; make happy and sad faces; program your micro:bit to play Rock Paper Scissors against other participants! No previous coding experience needed!
THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Workshops are based on family-per-ticket, using computers or laptops provided by the venue. Limited numbers, so please only book if you are sure you can attend. Typical duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
TO BOOK: Choose from either 1pm or 3pm. Duration is 1 hour 15 minutes. Registration is online via Eventbrite here:
1pm Slot > https://tinyurl.com/Laois-STEM-Rathdowney1300
3pm Slot > https://tinyurl.com/Laois-STEM-Rathdowney1500
Please Note: Where families are 2 parents with 2+ children, you can purchase 2 tickets to split the family and use 2 workstations and micro:bits.
Rathdowney Library
Mill Road
Rathdowney
Co. Laois
R32 DXP5
Ireland