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FOSDEM PWA

Let's Code Trees

UD6.203 | Day 1 | 14:00 - 15:30 | Speakers: Margaret Low

Let's Code Trees
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Stream opens at 14:00 (Europe/Brussels)

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Abstract

Let’s Code Trees is an interactive workshop where designs created using code can be stitched onto fabric. Suitable for aged 9 upwards.

Design and build your own tree, by writing a programme to create it. We'll explore several different ways of drawing trees using Turtlestitch, a block based programming language that turns designs into patterns that can be stitched by an embroidery machine. We'll begin by instructing the turtle to draw simple stems and branches to create a basic tree, then look at how to create more complex trees using blocks, loops and variables.

Turtlestitch: www.turtlestitch.org Resources: www.warwick.ac.uk/turtlestitch/patterntocode

Unless stated otherwise, FOSDEM Junior workshops are intended for children aged 7 to 17. Don't forget to bring your own laptop.

Speakers

Margaret Low

Margaret Low works with young people encouraging them to become creators as well as consumers of technology in her role as Director of Outreach and Widening Participation for WMG, University of Warwick. Margaret’s interactive workshops explore creative aspects of technology. She collaborates with organisations and communities to explore inclusive, creative learning experiences using technology. Margaret uses TurtleStitch as an approach to physical computing. It bridges the world of programming and textiles in a way that is accessible to young and old alike, bringing a very creative and practical dimension to computer programming.

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