“Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small.”
Small Class Size
Small & Individualised Learning
(Min. 2 to start a class)
Location
Computhink@ToaPayohLibrary
6, Toa Payoh Central,
Singapore 319191
Equipment
Laptops will be provided for on-site students for the class
Computhink Exclusive Training
For students who sign up with us, we will have online training on these days:
- 27 Jul (Sat) 9am - 10am
- 28 Jul (Sun) 2pm - 3pm
* All trainings are optional. You do not have to attend one to go for another.
** Last updated 13-May-2024
Science Centre Training
The Science Centre will be hosting "Live" classes online on these dates:
- 30 Jul (Tue) 4.30pm - 5.30pm
- 31 Jul (Wed) 4pm - 5.30pm
- 1 Aug (Thu) 4pm - 5.30pm
- 2 Aug (Fri) 4pm - 5.30pm
2023 Holidays:
Minecraft Build Challenges
Discover the joy of coding at our 1-day Minecraft workshops for ages 7-12 at Computhink. With engaging challenges for beginners to intermediates, kids can choose from themed challenges like Roller Coaster, Castle Defense, Redstone Circuits, and Smart Castle. Unleash their coding potential while having fun, and develop essential coding skills through interactive and immersive Minecraft experiences. Enroll now and inspire their creativity! Increase your DSA chances with Coding Portfolio.
2023 Mid-Year Holidays
3 June 2023 – 24 June 2023
Minecraft Build Challenge
For Ages 7 to 12
Suitable for Beginners or Current Students
Workshop Challenge Slots
Duration: 3-Hours
There are 4 Different Challenges:
- Challenge A. Roller Coaster
- Think, Plan, Design and Create a fun Roller Coaster with code.
- Challenge B. Castle Defense
- Think, Plan, Design and Code to defend your castle against Monsters!
- Challenge C. Redstone Circuits
- Think, Plan and Design to build machines with redstone circuits.
- Challenge D. Smart Castle United
- Think, Plan, Design and Code with your teammates to protect your village from a monster horde!
Each workshop is modular and standalone, and you can choose to attend one or attend all the workshops.
Challenge A: Roller Coaster Challenge
Challenge B: Castle Defense Challenge
Challenge C: Redstone Circuit
Challenge D: Smart Castle United
*Last updated 12-Apr-2023
Camp Fees
$120
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Workshop Outline
At Computhink, we believe that the best way to learn to program is when your child’s intrinsic creativity and inspiration is motivated to create and make their very own programs.
Each Workshop Challenge focuses on a different theme that is designed to be fun and engaging for students, students can pick and choose the workshop challenges that you want to attend. You can attend the workshops in any order.
The Minecraft Workshop Challenges are suitable for Beginner to Intermediate Level student learners between the of Ages 7 to 12.
Challenge A: Roller Coaster
- Introduction to Code Builder
- Building Redstone Blocks
- Connecting and Testing with Powered Rail
- Build together with your friends and see who has the best Roller Coaster!
Challenge B: Castle Defense
- Introduction to Code Builder
- Building Walls with Nested Loop
- Moat Defense with Nested Loop
- Code the Fighter Agent
Challenge C. Redstone Circuit
- Introduction to Code Builder
- Building Redstone Circuits with Agent
- Connecting and Testing with Circuits
- Logic Gates (And, Or, Not)
Challenge D: Smart Castle United
- Introduction to Code Builder
- Mining+Building with the Agent
- Work together with your teammates
- Complete the tasks and challenges and save the village!
Learning Tools
At Computhink, our teaching approach is enquiry based and our students are encouraged to think deeper and ask questions about what they are learning, and why they are learning it.
The best way to learn to program is to learn it the fun way! Students are taught scenarios and challenges that are age-appropriate and in topics they can relate to.
1. Computhink Student Portal
All Computhink Students enjoy the use of the Computhink Student Portal. The Student Portal is similar to the SLS use by MOE schools and is Computhink’s proprietary system for our student’s learning needs, where students will log in every day, and find notes, exercises, short videos, and video recordings explaining concepts for the day.
2. Safe and Welcoming Environment
Students have the choice to attend their classes onsite. Online hybrid classes are available on request.
- Onsite Classes are conducted in our spacious classrooms in Computhink.
- Online Classes are conducted on Zoom Virtual Classrooms. Login and account instructions will be emailed to you.
3. Online Coding Platform
Minecraft Education Edition accounts are provided (free) for students during the workshop. This is where your child will have their own account, and where they will code their daily projects.
Students joining the Python Code Combat will be guided to create a free account.
4. Challenges and Assessments
Students will be given close guidance for their coding challenges for their workshops to test their understanding. Our lessons are enquiry based to help your child learn better.
Students will be tested on their understanding via challenges to ensure they are following well.
Here’s what your child will experience in the Minecraft Build Challenge Workshops:
Have fun while learning to code in the exciting fun-filled workshop.
Challenge themselves to think of solutions and to code them.
Learn about the exciting world of technology, computers and the internet.
Be guided by our experienced and dedicated programmer trainers.
Spark curiosity and creativity and let your child create anything they want!
Attending the Minecraft Build Challenge Workshops will help your child to:
Experience what programming is, and how it is used professionally to solve problems and create solutions.
Encourage your child to want to learn how things work and develop a creator mindset.
Discover if your child has a talent for programming, and encourage them to specialise their talents in technology.
Inspire your child to want to learn more and create their own game and animation programs!
FAQs
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Is there any pre-requisites for joining this workshop?
This workshop is suitable for beginners and no prior programming experience is required.
Do I need to prepare anything for this workshop?
Onsite Workshop: Laptops will be provided for students attending our onsite classes. You may bring along a jacket and a water bottle for your child.
Online Workshop: Please make sure that your child has a working computer or laptop (Recommended system – CPU: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent, RAM: 2GB), with a strong internet connection, and a working web camera.
- For the best virtual learning experience, it is recommended to have a second monitor plugged into your main computer. i.e. you have 2 screens. One screen is for viewing the teacher’s screen, and another screen is for your child to do their code.
- For younger students of the age 7 to 8, please have an adult within calling distance for the first 15-30 minutes of the class, as they may need help with how to operate a computer.
- Join the online session 10-15 minutes earlier. We will usually have the zoom session up 15 minutes before the class starts.
How are online classes conducted?
We provide hybrid learning for all our regular weekly students from Feb 2020 till now, so we are experts in making the online learning experience work for your child. You may choose to attend your class online if you prefer.
Here are the things we do:
1. StudentWeb Online Portal (LMS): All our notes, videos, assignments, zoom links are available online in our StudentWeb Portal. This is similar to the SLS that our MOE schools use, all our students will have secure access to the system for the camp.
2. Secure Zoom with Remote Support: We use the paid premium and secure version of Zoom with Remote Support enabled. When students need help, we can remote login to the student’s computers to help them. This is similar to how we would walk around the physical class to help individual students, so the support experience is the same.
3. Class Recordings: All online zoom classes are recorded and made available to students to view after the class. Students can review the lessons after, and replay parts of the lessons that they had problems understanding.
Do you provide a certificate upon completion of this workshop?
We provide every student with a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.
What is Minecraft Education Edition and what can you do with it?
Minecraft: Education Edition is an educational version of Minecraft specifically designed for classroom use. It is being developed by Mojang AB and Xbox Game Studios and contains features that make Minecraft easy to use in a classroom setting. With Minecraft Education Edition, students can:
- Collaborate on projects with classmates
- Document your work and share in class
- Play in a secure environment with your class community
https://education.minecraft.net/how-it-works/why-minecraft/
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