Whether kids are back in the classroom or learning from home, they can keep coding and creating with KCJ. Our classes, events, and training sessions are all available online and more accessible than ever!
DESCRIPTION
Kids can join a group of like-minded coders to get hands-on and creative with code. All sessions introduce coding projects using Scratch, a drag-and-drop block-code program – perfect for beginners. We begin each workshop with a “creative juice” activity designed for getting to know one another and for setting the stage for our project. We have many different session options to suit a variety of interests and schedules!
DETAILS
Tech requirements: Computer or laptop (not iPads)
Browser: Google Chrome
Material requirements: pencil, paper, markers
Video platform: Whereby
Coding platform(s): Scratch
Registration required
Projects best suited for ages 8-12, younger kids welcome with parental assistance.
Sessions offered in English or French (change page language to access French offerings)
Why do we charge for these workshops?*
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to run them! These fees cover part of the cost of things like resource and content development, hosting services, and the time of our experienced instructors, etc. — everything that’s needed to create an in-depth and one-of-a-kind learning experience for your child!
*NOTE: In an effort to help support the community during these uncertain times, we’re offering these workshops at a discounted rate until further notice.
beginner8 hours, over 4 weeks $80
The best learning takes place over time and with lots of practice, so we’ve designed a 4-part workshop series where kids can refine their creative skills as they progress through multiple workshops with the same group and instructor. Venture out into the digital wilderness or explore the world of fine art, all the while building on their coding skills!
*Series run during the day or after school. Each workshop in the series is 2 hours.
beginner2 hours $20
Unleash your inner artist, join a trip across the country, a trip to space, or for a game of tag in one of these workshops.
*All workshops are 2 hours in length*
beginner 1 hour funded by CanCode
DESCRIPTION
These online workshops let students and their teachers get hands-on with technology through block-based coding, computational thinking, and creativity. With a variety of workshop topics to choose from, Code in the Classroom lays the foundation for students and educators to create with their new digital skills, and let their curiosity run wild.
DETAILS
Designed for beginner to intermediate coders
Held online using video conferencing platform
Available for physical and virtual classrooms
Program is best suited for grade 3-7 (Quebec: grade 3-sec 1)
Workshops offered in English or French
Workshops on AI, micro:bit, and Scratch
beginner 90 minutes - 4 hours funded by CanCode
DESCRIPTION
Our online training sessions provides educators with the tools to explore and learn about computational thinking, basic coding, artificial intelligence, and digital citizenship while providing ideas for how to bring these into the classroom. See program legend above for more details.
DETAILS
Tech requirements: Computer or laptop
Video platform: Zoom required
Registration required
Program is best suited for teachers K-12
Sessions offered in English or French
DESCRIPTION
Join us in celebrating Earth Day as we explore creative ways we can save the planet. Together we will build a Recycle Challenge video game using the drag-and-drop block code platform, Scratch. Learn how to incorporate challenges and a score system while having fun and taking Climate Action - Goal 13 in the UN’s Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
DETAILS
Tech requirements: Computer or laptop (not iPads)
Video platform: YouTube
Coding platform(s): Scratch
Registration required
Projects best suited for ages 8-12, younger kids welcome with parental assistance.
Sessions offered in English or French (change page language to access French offerings)
Earth Day - Recycling-themed video game
Watch & learn
You can find a number of code-along videos and activity ideas on our Youtube Channel.
Projects to code, wherever you are
Our resources section is filled with plenty of activities and projects you can try at home, together!
Get #AlgoLit
Go behind the scene to learn how algorithms work with this fun video and guide - filled with engaging activities you can do with your kids.
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