In the Dale Street makerspace, we embed many different coding choices for students to build exposure in ways they are most comfortable. Each makerspace class has coding opportunities with many tech-infused options such as Makey-Makeys, iPads with apps (ie: Scratch Jr, The Foos, Blockly, etc), Dash & Dot robots, Probots, Sphero, etc... We also offer low-tech coding options such as cup stacking, drawing, and books about coding galore!
One article that resonated with me was from the New York Times "Teaching Kids Coding, but the Book" as it speaks to the power of using books to build excitement about coding.
Another favorite article, "Hey Computer Scientists, Stop Hating on the Humanities", speaks to the importance of thinking through ethical situations while coding to broaden the potential and impact.
The 2017-18 school year holds much promise for coding in the #beproudbedale makerspace! We are excited to embrace the power of coding while appreciating the lens of humanities and literature as well!
28 August 2017
23 July 2017
13 July 2017
Microsoft Youth Workshops are STEMizzling!
New youth programs added for this summer! Check out a host of offerings from game design, 3D adventures, Minecraft and more at the Natick Mall Microsoft Store!
July 9th – 15th
Stem Saturday- Seismographs & Earthquakes: (1-Day Camp) Join us for a hands-on STEM learning experiences. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome to drop in any time between 10:30 and 12:30 to participate in this 30-minute project-based learning experience. The project is designed for 11 to 14-year-old students but can easily be completed by younger students with parental support.
July 16th – 22nd
Creator’s Challenge: (1-Day Camp) Using the power of Paint 3D and Remix 3D, participants will create a 3D design to meet the requirements for a specific challenge. They’ll work in teams of 2-3 to identify a problem and solve it using innovative technology.
Stem Saturday- Seismographs & Earthquakes: (1-Day Camp) Join us for a hands-on STEM learning experiences. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome to drop in any time between 10:30 and 12:30 to participate in this 30-minute project-based learning experience. The project is designed for 11 to 14-year-old students but can easily be completed by younger students with parental support.
July 23rd – July 29th
Start your Own Business: (4-Day Camp) Success has no boundaries. This free four-session camp series helps students turn their passion into a great entrepreneurial business idea. Participants get guidance developing their ideas into a robust business plan and a polished pitch ready to share with the world.
Create Digital Art with FreshPaint: (1-Day Camp)Explore the freedom and power of creating original digital art with this free 2 hour camp on the Fresh Paint app for Windows 10. Students will use an array of tools to create lifelike paintings, original drawings, collages, and so much more. They’ll take a tour of Fresh Paint basics, then explore more advanced skills like blending paint colors and layering mixed media to create their own unique works of art.
Creator’s Challenge: (1-Day Camp) Using the power of Paint 3D and Remix 3D, participants will create a 3D design to meet the requirements for a specific challenge. They’ll work in teams of 2-3 to identify a problem and solve it using innovative technology.
Stem Saturday- Seismographs & Earthquakes: (1-Day Camp) Join us for a hands-on STEM learning experiences. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome to drop in any time between 10:30 and 12:30 to participate in this 30-minute project-based learning experience. The project is designed for 11 to 14-year-old students but can easily be completed by younger students with parental support.
July 30th – August 5th
Shoot, Edit & Share with PicsArt: (4-Day Camp) Increase your photo shooting and editing creativity with this free YouthSpark Camp. During this camp series, students ages 13 and older will learn how to use PicsArt, an interactive editing, drawing, and collage app. This app, which is available on Windows 10 devices, includes numerous photo-editing features, customizable filters, text options, a collage maker, and a camera. Over the week they’ll put together their own art project using digital art and technology.
Get Creative with 3D in Windows 10: The world we live in is multidimensional, so shouldn’t our art be as well? Students will bring their imagination to life by learning new Paint 3D in Windows 10. This free four-part camp series offers a high-energy, collaborative environment for participants to fuel their creativity and learn key tools and features of 3D in Windows 10.
Start your Own Business: Success has no boundaries. This free four-session camp series helps students turn their passion into a great entrepreneurial business idea. Participants get guidance developing their ideas into a robust business plan and a polished pitch ready to share with the world.
Create WOW Presentations and Projects with Sway: (1-Day Camp) This free 2 hour workshop introduces students ages 13 plus to the ease and endless possibilities of Sway. Participants will learn tips for creating and delivering a wow presentation or project, and immediately implement them as they create a presentation from start to finish. Participants will also practice their communication skills and stage presence as they present their Sways to one another.
August 6th – August 12th
Create WOW Presentations and Projects with Sway: (1-Day Camp) This free 2 hour workshop introduces students ages 13 plus to the ease and endless possibilities of Sway. Participants will learn tips for creating and delivering a wow presentation or project, and immediately implement them as they create a presentation from start to finish. Participants will also practice their communication skills and stage presence as they present their Sways to one another.
Register here > Saturday, August 12th | 10:30p-12:30 | ages 13+
August 13th – August 19th
Shoot, Edit & Share with PicsArt: (4-Day Camp) Increase your photo shooting and editing creativity with this free YouthSpark Camp. During this camp series, students ages 13 and older will learn how to use PicsArt, an interactive editing, drawing, and collage app. This app, which is available on Windows 10 devices, includes numerous photo-editing features, customizable filters, text options, a collage maker, and a camera. Over the week they’ll put together their own art project using digital art and technology.
Minecraft Build Challenge: (1-Day Camp) Players will work in teams to create something epic before the clock runs out. Participants will be divided into two groups of 4 to work together and race against the clock. Each team will have to complete 3 challenges within a set time.
Productivity Hacks with Office 365 & Windows 10: (1-Day Camp) This free 2 hour workshop helps students ages 13 plus become more efficient and effective with their school and personal projects and tasks. Participants will learn new tips and tools from key Office applications and Windows 10 tools, through a customizable workshop, where as a group they have an opportunity to choose what they learn.
August 20th – August 26th
Create Digital Art with FreshPaint: (1-Day Camp) Explore the freedom and power of creating original digital art with this free 2 hour camp on the Fresh Paint app for Windows 10. Students will use an array of tools to create lifelike paintings, original drawings, collages, and so much more. They’ll take a tour of Fresh Paint basics, then explore more advanced skills like blending paint colors and layering mixed media to create their own unique works of art.
Make Your Own Story with Word and PowerPoint: In this free hands-on 2 hour camp, students ages 6 to 8 will learn how to create and tell a story using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word. They will explore using drawing tools, selecting and sizing images and icons, creating backgrounds and changing fonts. Activities will focus on learning through hands on guided experiences and collaborative learning in small groups.
Microsoft Visual Studios Game Design: (4-Day Camp) Join us for this free 13+ programming workshop to introduce students to C# and game design. Students will learn the basics of object-oriented programming using Microsoft Visual Studios over the course of four days. Using the tools they learn, they'll create a simple RPG video game. Due to the more complex nature of this camp, we ask that only students who are 13+ attend.
Productivity Hacks with Office 365 & Windows 10: (1-Day Camp) This free 2 hour workshop helps students ages 13 plus become more efficient and effective with their school and personal projects and tasks. Participants will learn new tips and tools from key Office applications and Windows 10 tools, through a customizable workshop, where as a group they have an opportunity to choose what they learn.
*Our four-part camps last two hours per session, and campers must attend the sessions consecutively. The parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every camp participant under 17 years of age must sign a Participation Agreement upon arrival and remain in Microsoft Store for the duration of the event.
**Our 2-hour camps last two ours. The parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every camp participant under 17 years of age must sign a Participation Agreement upon arrival and remain in Microsoft Store for the duration of the event.
Feel free to email me at aiterrav@microsoft.com with any questions or to schedule a private camp/workshop for your youth group.
29 June 2017
Hello World!
<Hello World!/>,This Summer, a few leaders from each Medfield school have teamed up to bring more emphasis and cohesiveness to our students' learning experiences in Computer Science. While we all have been apart of the Hour of Code movement initiated by Code.org, we have recognized that it is only the beginning. The world needs students who will be ready for whatever the future holds and more... and learning about computer science and programming gives students a superpower that can help them tackle anything!
Our Superpower SUMMER R & D team is working to navigate a common path starting in Kindergarten that will threads all of the way through High School. Please follow our collaborative blog as we move forward 100 pixels on a forever loop .....
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