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5 Week Digital Program Starting January 15

Written by Jenn | Jan 2, 2014 10:49:58 PM

3D design, computer surgery, host your own internet show, digital photography,  and Minecraft map making!

At our Digital Wednesdays program, kids get to learn a different topic every week! You can register your child for all 5 Wednesdays or 1 Wednesday at a time.

We have a number of spots open for those would like to use one of the computers in our Digital Creations Lab and can't bring a laptop. You do not need to buy any special software to take this program. Registration is required for this program.

Start date: Wednesday January 15
End date: Wednesday February 12
Length: 5 weeks
Time: 4:30-7:30 each week
Ages: 8-18
 
Learning digital skills in a safe and fun environment in our Digital Creations Lab can help kids spark an interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) and help them develop technological aptitudes. Past digital learning includes: Oculus Rift demo with Minecraft, 3D design and 3D printing, teaching kids how to DJ at the NASA Space Apps Challenge ROM Event, stop motion animation and more! 

Week

Date

Topic

1

Jan. 15, 2013

Design in 3D (Dimensions)

Learn the basics of how to create and manipulate shapes using Sketch-Up and other 3D Modelling software. See a demo of how a 3D model can be brought to life with our 3D Printer. Note: Due to time constraints we cannot guarantee time for printing your models.

2

Jan. 22, 2013

Become A Computer Surgeon

Open up our Computer Cadavers and find what makes a computer tick. Learn how to identify computer components and how to safely remove and install them.

3

Jan. 29, 2013

Host Your Own Internet Show

Learn how to record, edit, & find hosting for Podcasts, Videocasts, Let’s Plays & Live Streaming.

4

Feb. 5, 2013

How to Take (or Fake) Good Digital Photos

Bring in your point-and-shoot digital cameras or your camera phones and explore ways to take the best photos and how to tweak & edit them using free software to get the best results.

5

Feb. 12, 2013

Minecraft Map Making with MCEdit

Learn how to use MCEdit to create your very own Minecraft World.

These classes are held at our makerspace at 2241 Dundas St West, Toronto. The 3 hour classes are on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm starting January 15, running for 5 weeks.

"MakerKids came on my radar after Googling the game Minecraft, a game that my kids are very passionate about. What a lucky find! Every Thursday now my twin 9 year old boys play their favourite game with other fans in a safe, fun and welcoming atmosphere. The mandate that we are all "makers" and that creativity is the beginning of any great idea is apparent in the relaxed accepting vibe of the space and  in the approach of the facilitators. Makers themselves, they seem to intuitively embrace and encourage what other classes and systems work so hard to repress. My boys flourish here and look forward to it every week. They show social skills improvement and more confidence since coming to MakerKids and finding their "tribe." Happy children make me a happy and grateful mom. Thanks MakerKids (especially Brent) for creating programs for my quirky, "outside the box thinking" boys." - Tammy Isbell

 
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