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      Zoom online courses are kept small so booking is essential!

      Gizmo Cats YouTube Channel

      Be Safe and be considerate to others -- If you go outside your 'bubble' group remain physically distance and wear a mask or some face covering.

      Physically distant does not stop you from remaining social!

      ** Now Online - Book in for your free time**
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      Scratch Online Coding Lesson

      Zoom link -> In USA by appointment (PST, California) - Contact Me.

      Zoom link-> In Australia by appointment (UTC+*) - Contact Me.

       

      Contact Now to register to request convenient dates/times

       

      A Fun, Informal Code Lessons

      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. 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. From here you may ask questions and you'll receive answers and additional information of other FREE online information.

       

      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).

       

      Code Lesson Donation - suggested Friend donation of $25 or more per session transferred to:

       

      In USA: www.venmo.com/GizmoCats - +1 (650) 302-1490

      paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com

      or Zelle® 

       

      Australia Bankwest Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)

      Australia and outside US: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com

       

      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

      Next 5-day class, August 12, 2020 at 10 am PST (Wed-Fri, Mon, Tue)

       

      Learn by doing a fun hands-on physical computing activity using your Codey Rocky Robot. - See YouTube Gizmo Cats Channel

      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 Now to register your interest BEFORE purchasing one from " Amazon" or the "Robot Shop" or any from any other sources. A Codey Rocky costs ~US$99.

       

      Once registered, payments may be transferred to:

      In USA: www.venmo.com/GizmoCats - +1 (650) 302-1490

      paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com

      or Zelle® 

       

      Australia Bankwest Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)

      Australia and outside US: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com

       

      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 Programming

      Kids, teens, parents & adults

      Contact Now to register your interest

      Learn 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)

       

      Once registered, payments may be transferred to:

      In USA: www.venmo.com/GizmoCats - +1 (650) 302-1490

      paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com

      or Zelle® 

       

      Australia Bankwest Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)

      Australia and outside US: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com

       

      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 hardware (See Unboxing video above)

      Contact Now to register your interest

       

      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.

       

      Once registered, payments may be transferred to:

      In USA: www.venmo.com/GizmoCats - +1 (650) 302-1490

      paypal.me/GizmoCatsUSA - oscar@gizmocats.com

      or Zelle® 

       

      Australia Bankwest Gizmo Cats (ABN 27 788 609 256)

      Australia and outside US: paypal.me/GizmoCats - info@gizmocats.com

       

      All Ages 10+ years - kids, teens, parents & adult

    • Screenshots & Recording Zoom Meetings

      Screenshots or video recordings of the class may be taken for use on the website, social media or other advertising. Please let me know if you do NOT wish to be included or to be included but have your particular faces blurred.

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      Basic Online Rules

      + Remain "Mute" 🎙Mic or please be quiet in quiet room.

      + Please ✋ "Raise" your hand for attention before UN-Mute.

      + Give me a 👍 "Thumbs Up" when I ask if you understand.

       

      Online Class Optional Setup

      Works best with Extended Screen - External Monitor

    • What Do Teachers & Parents Say?

      "I think Gizmo Cats PD teaching was fantastic and I learnt a lot. - Pam, Relief Teacher in Perth

       

      "My Year 10 class worked on a problem solving task with the Raspberry Pi single board computer. They were engaged throughout and there was a real buzz in the room. The student feedback: 'It was fun and different to anything I've done before', 'I'm excited about the next Gizmo Cat session'."
      - Owen Neal, Head of ICT, Seton Catholic College

       

      "My son Jack loves playing computer games. Jack was introduced to Python programming shaping the virtual world in Minecraft Pi. I’d recommend learning electronics and computing on the Raspberry Pi to anyone wishing to stay ahead and understand more about technology." - Eleanor, Jack's Mum

       

      "We both enjoyed the Professional Development session. I particularly enjoyed the hands on approach and putting knowledge into action. I can see real applications in the classroom." - Sandra & John

       

      ""My grandchildren enjoyed the activity I liked interacting along as well." - Liz

       

      "It was fantastic, the kids really enjoyed it! They learnt a lot and for a short 1 hour course." - Roz

       

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      In-person classes are currently on hiatus

    • Contact Gizmo Cats to Book Online Lessons

      using Zoom, or request more information, or ask for a custom course. Or, just drop us a line!

      Virtual USA & Australia
      +1 (650) 307-6805 - Facebook @GizmoCats ; Instagram @Gizmo.Cats
      +1 (650) 307-6805 - Facebook @GizmoCats ; Instagram @Gizmo.Cats
      info@gizmocats.com
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