Workshops
Virtual Workshops
This webpage will be updated with class schedules and registration links as they are finalized. "See" you soon!
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All Virtual Workshops will be offered for $50, In-Person Workshops will be offered for $100
- All classes in June will be held live via Zoom.
- Classes will be held either M/W or T/Th, both days will feature classes for two hours in the mornings and afternoons.
- Students will be allowed to sign up for up to four classes each session- BUT if you are signing up for more than one email dstokes@unomaha.edu to get registerd.
Session 2: July 6th-31st (Virtual)
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Scratch Programming: Scratch is a visual programming language, built from a library of functions that are easy to understand and work with even for those who have little to no knowledge of a programming language like Java, C++, or Visual Basic. By learning and using block programming, you will be able to create your own interactive projects through Scratch. With Scratch, you’ll acquire the skills to develop games, music, art, and even animations. |
7-8 | M/W |
1 PM - 3 PM |
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App Lab Middle School: App Lab is a programming environment where you can make simple apps. Design an app, code in JavaScript with either blocks or text, then share your app in seconds. |
6-8 |
T/TH |
1 PM - 3 PM |
Session 3: July 6th-9th (In-Person)
| Workshop | Grade | Days | Time | |
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HTMelle Class: Have you ever wanted to build something?
Create a website?
Make an app that really works!
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of how to make web pages with HTML and CSS and leave with a completed website project of their own.
Participants do NOT need prior development experience.
Please note: This class is open to all and it is a safe space for people of marginalized genders.
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6-10 |
Tuesday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12PM |
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Bioinformatics: What do you get when you combine science and technology? The answer is simple, Bioinformatics! In this workshop, you will explore the world of Bioinformatics. |
9-10 | Tuesday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
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Mobile App Development: Do you use Instagram, Snapchat, or Tik Tok? Have you ever wondered how these apps were created? In this workshop, you will be introduced to mobile application development using the online tool AppInventor. You will lean how to use AppInventor to create basic apps that can be tested onAndroid devices. You’ll even get to test your apps out during class, as we will supply you with an Android device for testing and development! |
6-8 |
Tuesday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
Session 4: July 12th-16th (In-Person)
| Workshop | Grade | Days | Time | |
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Ozobot: Ozobot Evo is a little toy robot that blends the physical and digital worlds and will be used to teach kids programming.The bots can be coded in more than one way. Ozobot Evo has sensors to interact with its environment, lights, a speaker and social capabilities.Basically, it’s like a tiny Star Wars droid that you will learn to program! |
5-8 |
Monday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
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IT Innovation: Do you know how to think like a computer scientist? In this course, students will learn computation “thinking” in order to revise, optimize, and create solutions to real life problems in our world. Humans should never stop innovating. |
8-10 |
Monday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
Session 5: July 19th-23rd (In-Person)
| Workshop | Grade | Days | Time | |
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Ozobot: Ozobot Evo is a little toy robot that blends the physical and digital worlds and will be used to teach kids programming.The bots can be coded in more than one way. Ozobot Evo has sensors to interact with its environment, lights, a speaker and social capabilities.Basically, it’s like a tiny Star Wars droid that you will learn to program! |
5-8 |
Monday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
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IT Innovation: Do you know how to think like a computer scientist? In this course, students will learn computation “thinking” in order to revise, optimize, and create solutions to real life problems in our world. Humans should never stop innovating. |
8-10 |
Monday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
Session 6: July 26th-30th (In-Person)
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Adventures in Cyber Security: What is cyber security? Simply put, cyber security focuses on protecting computers, networks, programs and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction. In this workshop you will gain knowledge on how to keep computers safe while learning about cryptography, passwords, social engineering, viruses, and more. |
7-10 | Monday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
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Ozobot: Ozobot Evo is a little toy robot that blends the physical and digital worlds and will be used to teach kids programming.The bots can be coded in more than one way. Ozobot Evo has sensors to interact with its environment, lights, a speaker and social capabilities.Basically, it’s like a tiny Star Wars droid that you will learn to program! |
5-8 |
Monday-Friday |
8:30 AM - 12 PM |
All virtual sessions will be held via ZOOM
How to join video (video)
Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the Zoom app from Zoom’s Download Center. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link.
You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom.
Best practices to remember:
- Stay on "mute" while you're not talking, you can also write in questions.
- Try to wear headphones.
- Be in a room with little to no noise.