Leap For Mankind
Introducing Programming Concepts through an Interactive Scratch Workshop
TEAM MEMBERS: Matthew Bauer , Ryan Cunico , Valentina Mosquera Reina , Josiah Williams
ADVISORS: Dr. Cindy Robertson , Dr. Anca Doloc-Mihu
TECH: scratch
DIFFICULTY: beginner
TARGET AUDIENCE: k-12 , middle-school
DURATION: 60 minutes
CURATOR(S): Trung Dao
PUBLISHED DATE: Jul 11 2024
CREATED IN SEMESTER: Spring 2020
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The primary goal of this project is teacing participants the basic logical operators and statements, such as ‘if’ statements and ‘while’ loops through block-coding in scratch.
The audience is introduced to procedural programming through an interactive activity where participants develop their own simple racing game using the Scratch programming language. Participants learn basic logical operators and statements, such as ‘if’ statements and ‘while’ loops. The use of block code helps simplify coding concepts and makes them more accessible, creating more interest in STEM fields for students. Through the interactive drag-and-drop architecture of Scratch, students learn how certain algorithms are adopted to create the logic behind a game.
The Technology Ambassador Program at GGC strives to break the misconceptions of the IT field by providing fun workshops for students of all backgrounds. TAP students design engaging and fun outreach workshops to encourage interest in IT and STEM.
Team members
Outreach Activities:
- Tap Expo - April 28, 2020 - Demonstration the working game to Georgia Gwinnett students and faculty via Zoom. To promote IT field and the TAP program to college students.
- Online Virtual Workshop - April 21, 2020 - Middle school students to promote IT and STEM careers.
- Online Virtual Classroom Workshops - April 7 and April 14, 2020 - Intro to computing and Digital media students to promote IT and STEM careers to non-IT college students.
Technology
Scratch