NOTE: Participants will need to have a personal phone or tablet to use during this workshop to use the Octostudio App. The app can be downloaded for iOS or Android here: https://octostudio.org/In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to tinker with block-based computer programming and physical materials. Computational Tinkering, an idea from the MIT Media Lab and the Exploratorium, is exploring physical and digital materials to try out new ideas, iterate, imagine new possibilities, and develop as creative thinkers.
In this workshop we will use OctoStudio, a free phone or tablet based coding app that allows you to create stories, animations, and games. You'll use the app on your personal device (downloaded from the Google Play or iOS app store) or share with a colleague.
Learning Goals- Explore computational tinkering, engaging with computational and computer science ideas in a playful and iterative way.
- Try out OctoStudio, a free digital creation tool that can be use in a variety of contexts and subject areas.
