WELCOME
We are pleased to offer FREE after-school virtual programs to support learning from anywhere! Programs run from January - March, 2021.
Taken the course before? No worries. Several programs are designed for introduction Plus, meaning students can take what they know, work with their course instructor and level-up to their next badge.
Coding and Digital Skills (Part 1)
Mondays - 4:00 - 5:00pm AST / 4:30-5:30 NST
Jan 25th - March 29
Learn the basics of 3D design, Scratch Coding, JavaScript, and Coding Robots!
Requirements: For ages 9+ No previous experience required.
If you have previously taken this course (Formely Intro to Coding and Digital Skills) please consider our Coding and Digital Skills Part 2 Course which is a continuation of Part 1 and is offered on Thursdays. Computer strongly recommended but most tablets will also work.
Coding and Digital Skills (Part 2)
Thursdays - 4:00 - 5:00pm AST/ 4:30-5:30 NST
Jan 28th - April 1st
This course serves as a continuation of our intro to coding and digital skills course. Students will have an opportunity to further develop their skills by coding a project, getting their 3d models printed and shipped to them, and using real micro:bits and b.Boards!
Requirements: Ages 9+, Strongly encouraged to have taken Coding and Digital Skills Part 1 (Formerly Intro to Coding and Digital Skills), Computer strongly recommended but most tablets will also work.
EARN BADGES
Brilliant Labs has created learning tools, projects and lesson support to help you and your students.
Students start with the beginning level <Hello World> earning Brilliant Badges as they complete projects. The more projects they complete the
greater their skill & Competency level.
GOAL:
To recognize and reward student achievement in Atlantic Canada who demonstrate their understanding and proficiency in a skill or competency as they develop their project(s).
BADGE LEVELS:
There are four Brilliant Badge levels, each level is made up of 18 badges that students can earn after completing projects that incorporate the needed skills/criteria.
Students will be challenged to use new tools, software, materials and collaboration to achieve skill levels.
Here are some examples:
MakeyMakey
Robotics
Cyber Security
Coding
Scratch
Wearables
Microcontroller
3D Printing
3D Design
Prototyping
Engineering Process
Problem Solving
Circuits
MultiMedia