Richard has been busy again creating Worksheets for 2 new projects – Frustration and Reflexes. Go to the OurKidsCode Projects section of Run a Club to download them for your club. Richard will also be leading families in an online MeetUp to introduce and make the latest project ‘Frustration’. You will design and make a […]
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If you followed the 2023 Microsoft DreamSpace Showcase, you’ll know we were in pilot mode, only available to Tipperary and Longford. This year, OurKidsCode Clubs from any county can sign up to take part. Want to know more about what the Showcase Day looked like? Watch this video to get a flavour of the
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With the Christmas coming soon here are some festive coding ideas for your club or for home. micro: bit Christmas Decorations are a great idea for creating tree decorations using your micro: bits, cardboard, paint and obviously, this time of year, some glitter! You can see how to make them via this video and the
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If you missed last night’s Webinar on MakeCode Arcade this is now available to view. Pam O’Brien (TUS, Code Week EU) introduced MakeCode Arcade and some examples of games she has created. We will be making some of her video lessons available to OurKidsCode clubs. Watch this space for more details. Following on from the
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For all the fans of Minecraft, Roblox and games classics such as Donkey Kong and Pacman join our Webinar on Wednesday 6th December at 8pm and see how you might design and develop your own arcade game. Our Webinar will feature Pam O’Brien who is a lecturer in Information Technology at TUS and the Ireland Ambassador
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Microsoft Dream Space Showcase is back for 2024! Have you heard about our fantastic project partners Microsoft Dream Space? OurKidsCode families in Tipperary and Longford had the incredible opportunity in 2023 to work on projects to submit to the Showcase event. This culminated in a very exciting day out in Microsoft HQ in Dublin
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Microsoft Dream Space Showcase is back for 2024! Have you heard about our fantastic project partners Microsoft Dream Space? OurKidsCode families in Tipperary and Longford had the incredible opportunity in 2023 to work on projects to submit to the Showcase event. This culminated in a very exciting day out in Microsoft HQ in Dublin
Science week is running from the 12th – 19th November and this year’s theme focusses on ‘Human?’ – what it means to be human in today’s world, and how the decisions we make today will impact the people and world of the future. There’s lots of free STEM events and festivals, all over the country,
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We promised you the next Halloween instalment in the Bective OurkidsCode ‘Future Coders’ club and they certainly didn’t disappoint. Using two micro: bits to send a signal and perform an action – spooky music and scary sounds! The creativity to this project is just fabulous and so much fun. Bective have provided us with their
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If you weren’t able to attend our live Webinar last night we now have a recording for you to watch. We have a fresh new approach (thanks to all your feedback!) and introduce two new team members, Sarah and Mary. We share new materials and supports now available, what’s coming next and how to get new kit for
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