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Workshops and Live Stream Events

PACER Center

  • Tech for Teens Club : Intro to Coding and Video Games

    Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
    Location: PACER Center - Map and Address
    This two-hour hands-on workshop will introduce teens (boys and girls) with disabilities to the fundamentals of coding. Teens will create interactive games and stories while developing basic programming skills. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills, but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.
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  • Tech for Teens Club : Building Websites

    Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
    Location: PACER Center - Map and Address
    This workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the basics of coding for the internet. Students will create their own unique website and publish it online. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills, but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.
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  • Tech for Teens Club : Take Apart a Computer

    Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
    Location: PACER Center - Map and Address
    This workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the different components that make up a computer. Start with a completely assembled machine and take it apart piece by piece. We’ll discuss the different parts and what they do. And if you’re up to the task, try to put it back together! Use of a screwdriver and some small screws involved. No previous experience is required.
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  • Tech for Teens Club : Building a Robot

    Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
    Location: PACER Center - Map and Address
    In this workshop, teens with disabilities will assemble a robot and program it to respond to the environment. Students will learn about the entire process of building a robot, from assembly to executing code. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.
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