Introduction to Coding Workshop

Chaos Created

Code Created's Introduction to Coding Workshop is a great way to get pupils started with code. Using visual programming tools such as MakeCode, Kodu and Minecraft HoC, we'll teach the fundamentals of programming through fun projects and challenges!

Using visual programming languages, we will teach young pupils about coding fundamentals through experimentation. We'll encourage them to play, and have fun, as they learn how to animate characters, create simple game mechanics, and learn coding basics!

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Where we travel to

We can visit your school in:

What activities are available during this school workshop?

Simple game-making projects
Use of visual, vibrant tools
Character creation, movement and animation
Coding puzzles and challenges
A great first look at how coding works
Fun, engaging and inspiring

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Computing

Coding Game Design

Not only is this workshop a great introduction to coding, it is also a fantastic way for young children to learn basic computer skills including drag-and-drop, basic creation of graphics through pixel-art, navigating software, safely using a web browser, left and right clicking functionality and more.

What size groups do we cater for?

A class-sized group (up to 30). For this workshop, we would recommend a half-day session, and so we can work with more than one class in a day.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

We run our workshop with students of all abilities and regularly work with SEN students, specialist schools and groups. Please contact us to discuss this.

Anything else?

What makes our workshops unique is that they are delivered by real-world app and games developers. Our games and apps have been featured on BBC Click. We aim to not just teach your pupils skills, but to inspire them to pursue coding further.

Who are Chaos Created?

Chaos Created is a web design and app and games development agency based in Portishead, Bristol. They have worked with well-known clients such as Tesco, Nokia, Carphone Warehouse, TES and TeenTech and have also produced innovative and acclaimed games and apps such as Timedancer, Zombies Ate My City, and Langeroo. Their Code Created initiative is designed to teach young people how to make apps and games, improve digital literacy, increase diversity in the tech industry and inspire the next generation of innovators.