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2013 Edition

First Edition 2013:
Creative Programming Workshop at Scribe, 2013 July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6

Click here to visit scribe.com for workshop location and cost.

Play to Learn - A Creative Approach to Learning App Development

Using pioneering software from the MIT Media Lab it is now possible for students of all ages to learn programming in a fun and easy environment. This workshop -- with renowned computer scientist, inventor and artist John Henry Thompson -- will begin with an introduction to Scratch, which allows users to create and share interactive stories, games, music, and art. Students will also be introduced to other tools for learning and exploring creative programming.

Week 1:
The Creative Learning Approach
Introduction to Scratch
Creating Scratch projects.
Re-mixing and Exploring

Week 2:
Review of Scratch projects
Creative Programming at khanacademy.org/cs
Introduction to JavaScript at khanacademy.org/cs

Week 3:
Review khanacademy.org projects
Introduction to programming in the Browser with JavaScript and Canvas

Review programming in the Browser with JavaScript and Canvas
Present favorite projects

Click here to visit scribe.com for workshop location and cost.