STEM-Robotics and Coding - Virtual
English ActivityWinter Non-Aquatics 2023|#31796
26 Mar 2023
Age at least 7 yrs but less than 15 yrs, Mixed
VirtualChild
Activity locationVirtual - Zoom Meeting, link to follow via email
Description
Learn to code, and simulate the movement of, a virtual robot using web-based software on your home computer or device. Work with a virtual robot that uses distance, rotation and colour sensors to navigate. Learn to program the robot starting with calculating distances and turns. Then learn to use various coding blocks including sensor blocks, loop blocks, wait blocks and move blocks as you work on successively more difficult coding challenges.
In collaboration with 'the LEGO ® guy,' Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education (www.orangestem.ca). You will require a PC or Mac (laptop or desktop), or a Chromebook, tablet or iPad, and internet access for Zoom and other web-based applications.
The web tool is LEGO ® Mindstorms ® EV3 and NXT compatible, but you do not need any LEGO or robotics products for this course. More information will be provided upon registration.
Activity meeting dates
26 Mar 2023
Sun10:00 AM - Noon
More Information
SupervisorVirtual Programs, Manager
Number of sessions1
DepartmentGeneral Interest
Registration dates
MembersFrom 7 Dec 2022 9:00 PM
Resident non-membersFrom 7 Dec 2022 9:00 PM
Non-resident non-membersFrom 7 Dec 2022 9:00 PM
$27.71
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You will receive an email with course details at least 72 hours before your first class. Please ensure your email on file is up to date. For additional information or questions, please email virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca.