Live workshops

Free computing workshops

Our live workshops are the latest in our series of creative resources for fun and out-of-the-box Computing at home.

Join teacher Estelle, as she guides your little learners through free Computer Science workshops designed for learning at home. Parents and carers are welcome to join in or sit back (relax!) and supervise nearby. Playback your favourite workshops or register for brand new live workshops below.

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Switched on Sound - 7 July & 10 July

Switched on Sound gives learners the opportunity to explore some of the history of computerised music, including automation, punch cards and the development of digital music by composing your own multi-tracked piece of music using a Nintendo LABO piano or recycled cardboard in Part 1.

Suitable for ages: 7-16 years

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Shape Calculator - 14 & 17 July

Shape Calculator teaches learners the importance and relevance of calculating the internal angles of shapes. Combining Computing and Art, in this workshop you'll draw a variety of shapes and pictures by following a series of instructions. Learners will then create their very own shape calculator in Scratch!

Suitable for ages: 7-16 years

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Eco Gamer with Elle Osili-Wood - 21 July

Eco Gamer has been developed by Digital Schoolhouse in partnership with BAFTA. Following the success of Football Manager 2020’s environmentally friendly packaging, SEGA would like you to design your very own social media campaign that will raise awareness of how packaging can be designed to be more planet friendly. 

Suitable for ages: 7-16 years

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Replay your favourite follow-along workshops

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Switched on Sound with

Nintendo LABO piano

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Scratch Stories

Literacy & Computing

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Just Dance with the Algorithm 2.0

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Big Data

Data ethics using Guess Who!

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Starlink: Battle for Atlas

from Ubisoft

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Crazy Mazes

Create your own maze game!

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App in a Day

Design your own app for good!

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Cryptography

Bletchley Park and decoding secrets!

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Part-Baked Games: Chef's ed.

Game design

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Machine Code Mario

with Mario Maker 2

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Part-baked Games with

BAFTA idea generator

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Just Dance with the Algorithm 1.0

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