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Brian Pichman
Evolve Project
Star Wars
Coding Unplugged

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Todays Topic
One thing you may have noticed about Star Wars is
Luke Skywalker just didn't text Obi-wan and ask him
"there some droids here" - or that Han Solo doesn't
watch Netflix on his tablet while spinning through
space on the Millennium Falcon. In honor of Star
Wars Day, todays exciting Webinar will be all the
amazing things you can do without using a computer
or tablet and learn how to code. If you want to be
like Rey and defend the galaxy from evil without the
need of a computer, cell phone, and tablet - then this
webinar is for you.

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Why Is Coding
Important
• Skills
• Troubleshooting
• Patience
• Reading / Writing
• Story Telling
• Tech Innovations nowadays is
fueled by how we code the
sensors/IoT to talk to one another.

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So what is coding?
• Coding is involved in almost
every aspect of our lives. From
posting on Facebook, to your
smart phones, to games, to
websites, to this very webinar.
• Coding makes things happen,
and they are simply instructions
to make the “magic” happen.
Think of coding for computer
programs as writing down the
steps needed to do something.
• Computers are inherently dumb

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Coding is Made Up of Three Things
• Process
• A series of actions/steps to
achieve a result
(do THIS to get THAT)
• Procedure
• A series of actions performed in a
specific order.
(Follow these STEPS to get THAT)
• Algorithms
• An ordered set of steps to solve a
problem (not always a
mathematical problem)

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Determining Your “Side”
• Formerly: Run-time
performance
• At one point, a well performing
computer was costly, so
lightweight languages had to
be used, concise commands,
and less “flashy” design
• Now: Life cycle (human) cost
is more important
• Ease of use for both user and
programmer
• Cost of maintenance
(debugging, updates, etc)

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Source: https://www.udemy.com/

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Source: https://www.udemy.com/

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Source: https://www.udemy.com/

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Source: https://www.udemy.com/

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What could you “code” for
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Coding Platforms
With coding websites and web
apps; there are front end (what
users see) and back end (what
admins see) that have to be
considered
Websites and Web Apps
Web Based
You may not realize it, but the
servers and databases that run
the things you use every day
also has a level of coding
involved
Infrastructure
Databases / Servers
As more new technology for
self-driving cars and digital
assistants grows, there will be a
need for these kinds of
engineers
The Hottest Trend
Machine Learning / AI
Often referred to as “thick”
clients, applications that can be
installed are coded – and each
different operating systems
requires different code
Software
Applications

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What could you “code” for
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Coding Platforms
Video Gaming
Video games is much more than
great graphics, every character
interaction, move, and story has
to be coded
Make Games Work
Apps that run on mobile devices
need specialized coders as well!
There’s an app for that
Mobile Apps

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Introducing Tech Free
Coding

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Coding Without
A Computer
Seems Silly
• So Why Do It?
• Teaches basic order of
operations
• Decision making
abilities are learned

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Awesome Tablet / iPad Free Educational Tech

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littleBits

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BeeBot
https://www.terrapinlogo.com/bee-bot-family.html

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BlueBot
https://www.terrapinlogo.com/blue-bot-family.html https://www.terrapinlogo.com/tactile-reader.html

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Cubetto
https://www.primotoys.com/

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Kubo
https://kubo.education/hands-on

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Ozobot
https://shop.ozobot.com/products/evo-educator-entry-kit

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Tonies
https://us.tonies.com/

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Thinkfun – Robot Turtles and Code Master

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Hello Ruby: Adventures
in Coding

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…and one awesome tech that needs a tablet

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Kano Star Wars Kit

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Other Resources
to give you a helping hand

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Evolve Project | Brian Pichman
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To Get You Started
Resources
Codecademy is an online interactive platform that offers free
coding classes in 12 different programming languages including
Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, and Sass, as well as
markup languages HTML and CSS
The Open Education Consortium (OEC) is a non-profit,
global, members-based network of open education
institutions and organizations. OEC represents its members
and provides advocacy and leadership around advancement
of open education globally.

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Evolve Project | Brian Pichman
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To Get You Started
Resources
Coursera is an online learning platform founded by Stanford
professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller that offers *free*
courses, specializations, and degrees.
Code Avengers is an online education company based out of
Hamilton, NZ and founded in 2012 by Dr Michael Walmsley
(PhD computer-assisted learning). It is subscription based
and is made to make coding fun and engaging.

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Evolve Project | Brian Pichman
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To Get You Started
Resources
CoderDojo is a global volunteer-led community of free
programming workshops for young people between 7 and 17.
The movement is a grassroots organization with individual
clubs acting independently.
Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization
created in 2008 by Salman Khan with the goal of creating a
set of online tools that help educate students. The
organization produces short lessons in the form of YouTube
videos. Its website also includes supplementary practice
exercises and materials for educators

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Unplugged Coding for Kids Activity in English/ELA
and Art Classes: A Cross-Curricular Coding
Adventure
• https://www.codemonkey.com/blog/unplugged-coding-for-kids-activity-in-english-ela-and-art-classes-a-
cross-curricular-coding-adventure/

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Questions
• Email:
bpichman@evolveproject.org