Make: Education Forum 2022 Presentations
Code you Can Touch
How might we learn computational thinking by creating and making physical objects? Why does this approach help bridge the equity gap we often see in computer science? We'll discuss these questions during this hands on workshop. You'll leave with a digital file you can use with a 3D printer, vinyl cutter, laser cutter, embroidery machine, or other maker tool to create a physical object that includes code you can touch. We'll briefly look at Scratch, Tinkercad Code Block, and Turtle Stitch as options. Leave inspired to Create a T-Shirt, Cookie Cutter, Zipper Pull, Earrings, or other other fun artifacts using Code you can Touch.
Lucie deLaBruere
About them: Lucie deLaBruere has 30 years of experience in K12, along with 10 years of experience in higher ed. Her passions are EQUITY and Creativity and Innovations in our schools. Her equity work has focused on empowering under-represented populations to gain confidence with Technology, including creating TechSavvy Girls who recently celebrated its 20th year anniversary. She is also committed to bridging gaps amplified in rural schools. Lucie 's business card reads "Ambassador of Creativity and Innovation" because she believes that ALL students deserve a school experience that is filled with opportunities to learn through Creating and Making.
Website: www.CreateMakelearn.org
Project Video: www.createmakelearn.org
Materials Needed: Laptop computer or Chromebook.
