Educating Innovators of the Future
Educating Innovators of the Future
What's new? Courses Now Online
Zoom online courses are kept small so booking is essential!
Also see the Gizmo Cats YouTube Channel examples and course content
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Physically distant does not stop you from remaining social!
** Free Introduction Class on Saturday **
Scratch Online Coding Lessons withkids, teens, parents or groups
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Zoom 9:30 am (Perth UTC+8) Saturday -> CLICK HERE to JOIN
Free Introductory Scratch Coding Class on Zoom on Saturday.
Join us for an Introduction Scratch Lessons 9:30 am (UTC+8) Saturday
Have Fun! Hands-on programming workshops for those who want to learn basic coding. Great place to start if you just want to get started. As a parent you will have the information to get started working with your kids, and as a child you will have some fun doing Scratch animation learning some basic programming concepts. This is a coding using Scratch online.
Parents, grand-parents, other adults are welcome with children.Prerequisite: None - This is a great place to start your first online coding journey. No computer programming knowledge required but basic computer skills desirable.
To participate please check that your device can access via your Browser https://scratch.mit.edu/ "Create" and "Join Scratch" - you may need to configure your device (e.g. need Adobe Flash). Please BOOK Zoom meeting early at 9:15am if you cannot access Scratch.mit.edu or have additional questions.
Cost: Introductory class is free.
$100 for weekly 9-week Scratch Code Lessons TBA (class size limited)
Once registered, payments may be transferred:
In Australia: Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)
Direct Deposit: BSB 306-048 Account 0934100
Australia: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com
Venmo in USA USD: @GizmoCats - +1 (650) 307-6805
paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com
or Zelle®
Kids, teens, parents & adults
{Under 10 years must be supervised by parent/guardian}
** Now Online **
Codey Rocky Robotics
You'll need a robot - Contact Now to register your interest
{Note: Due to supply chain shortages product may not be available.}
Learn by doing a fun hands-on physical computing activity using your Codey Rocky Robot. - See YouTube Gizmo Cats Class Challenges
You'll be having fun with your smart and cute robot by telling it what to do using block programming (Scratch-like) or Python Language. You will learn robotic sequencing concepts, conditionals, and physical sensing feedback.
The Codey Rocky robot is designed to teach the concepts of Physical Computing using the robot hardware and software.
As soon as you take this little "person" out the box, it’s apparent how cute Codey Rocky is. And yes, I’m calling it a "person". The little person has too much personality to be just an "it". Technically, there are two separate parts. The ‘face’ is Codey, a detachable controller that you code, while Rocky is the vehicle that transports Codey.
Prerequisite: A Codey Rocky Robot.
Give the online software a go! It is very similar to using Scratch (or download the software to your device).
Please Contact to register your interest BEFORE purchasing a Codey Rocky from the Robot Shop, Core-Electronics.com.au, or other sources. (~US$130, ~Aus$170){Note: Due to supply chain shortages product may not be available.}
Once registered, payments may be transferred:
In Australia: Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)
Direct Deposit: BSB 306-048 Account 0934100
Australia: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com
Venmo in USA USD: @GizmoCats - +1 (650) 307-6805
paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com
or Zelle®
All Ages 7+ years - kids, teens, parents & adult
{Under 10 years must be supervised by parent/guardian}
** Now Online **
Learn to Code - Block Programming or Python ProgrammingLearn coding. Hands-on programming workshops for those who want to learn coding. No idea about coding or even how start to "Code" or "Program" or what's the difference? Parents, grand-parents and their children, or just interested adults who wish to learn how to code should attend.
Prerequisite:
None - Kids, Teens, Adults - "Families coding together, staying together."
No computer coding knowledge required but must have basic computer skills.To participate please check that your device can access via your Browser https://scratch.mit.edu/ "Create" and "Join Scratch" - you may need to configure your device (e.g. need Adobe Flash).
Or Python software from https://www.python.org/downloads/
Please contact if you need additional information.
Once registered, payments may be transferred:
In Australia: Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)
Direct Deposit: BSB 306-048 Account 0934100
Australia: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com
Venmo in USA USD: @GizmoCats - +1 (650) 307-6805
paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com
or Zelle®
Ages 7 to 70 years old
{Under 10 years must be supervised by parent/guardian}
** Now Online **
Give Physical Computing a Go!
You will need your own Raspberry Pi (See Unboxing video above)
Contact Now to register your interest
{Note: Due to supply chain shortages product may not be available.}
Learn by doing a fun hands-on physical computing activity an electronic bread-boarding hardware components and interacting with your software.
This workshop gets you up and running with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer. Will teach you basic electronics concepts, electronic components & breadboard wiring, and interface to control a video game character on the Raspberry Pi.
Prerequisite: A Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer with an Electronic Breadboard, and with wires, electronics components (LED, Resistors).
Also need additional monitor and keyboard/mouse.
Please Contact Now to register your interest BEFORE purchasing one a Raspberry Pi Kit costing ~US$90.From "Target" or from "Amazon" or any other sources,
Fishpond.com.au, or Altronics, Core Electronics with parts.
{Note: Due to supply chain shortages product may not be available.}
Once registered, payments may be transferred:
In Australia: Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)
Direct Deposit: BSB 306-048 Account 0934100
Australia: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com
Venmo in USA USD: @GizmoCats - +1 (650) 307-6805
paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com
or Zelle®
All Ages 12+ years - kids, teens, parents & adult
BeemIt to @AuOscar for Gizmo Cats
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Quick, Easy method of payment in Australia
Also,
Direct Deposit: BSB 306-048 Account 0934100
Australia: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com
Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)
In USA: Venmo in US in USD @GizmoCats
What Do We Do?
We Educate the Innovators and Entrepreneurs of the Future
We put your kids ahead in STEAM skills
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths)
with school incursions, after-school courses, and school holiday programs
"Australia’s future will rely on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)—disciplines at the core of innovation. Our businesses will rely on STEM to compete in the emerging sectors that new technologies will create, as well as in the existing sectors which new technologies will transform. Our workforce will require specialised skills in STEM as well as high STEM literacy across the board to sustain economic growth."
Source: Australian Office of Chief Scientist, “Australia’s STEM Workforce”
It's not just ingraining information into students’ minds to memorise — it’s about providing a fun, hands-on experience they need in order to think critically, collaborate, and succeed.
"Get under the hood" of today's technologies. It is not enough to swipe and tap on tablets, computers and iPhones. If you wish to get ahead you need to understand more about the science and technology behind our modern day devices.
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