STEM-Robotics and Coding - Virtual

English Activity
Spring Non-Aquatics 2023|#45063

14 May 2023
Age at least 8 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 app is LEGO® Mindstorms ® EV3 and NXT compatible, but you do not need any LEGO or robotics products for this course

Activity meeting dates

14 May 2023
Sun12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

More Information

SupervisorVirtual Programs, Manager
DepartmentGeneral Interest

Registration dates

Members8 Mar 2023 9:00 PM to 12 May 2023 4:00 PM
Resident non-members8 Mar 2023 9:00 PM to 12 May 2023 4:00 PM
Non-resident non-members8 Mar 2023 9:00 PM to 12 May 2023 4:00 PM
Cancelled as of 10 May 2023.
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Please ensure your email on file is up to date. You will receive an email with course details at least 72 hours before your first class. If you do not receive our email, please connect with our team as soon as possible at virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca as we have been experiencing issues with junked/lost messages.

For additional information or questions, please email virtual.virtuel@ottawa.ca.