"My Year 10 class worked on a problem solving task with the Rasberry Pi single board computer. They connected the Rasberry Pi to a breadboard with LED's and a button and had to trouble shoot the circuit to not only light the LED's after an input but then animate a Scratch program character. The groups were engaged throughout and there was a real buzz in the room as they worked through the challenge. The student feedback at the end of the session was really positive: 'It was fun and different to anything I've done before', 'I'm excited about the next Gizmo Cat session'."

"It was fantastic, the kids really enjoyed it! They learnt a lot and for a short 1 hour course. It opened their minds and developed curiosity about the physical function of technology. Oscar is a great teacher and they would love to continue learning with him!"

"My son Jack loves playing computer games and especially Minecraft. 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 the technology behind our tablets and mobile phones."

"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."

"My daughter Rowan needed help understanding STEM learning with a Raspberry Pi. Oscar worked with her one-to-one assembling electronics. I am confident that the hands-on training in physical computing she received has improved her science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning."

"It was fun and educational. Oscar adapted the program to suit my child's level of knowledge."

"My kids really enjoyed the lesson and came home to do more and have already asked to do another course with some of their friends."

"My grandchildren enjoyed the activity I liked interacting along as well. It was a good creative introduction to basic programming. It gave them insight to how internet games coding etc. originates and we liked that it encourages them to experiment creating their own games."

"The group interaction with a very good Subject matter expert, Oscar and his son Michael are both passionate about teaching and very helpful."

"Times up already?" "I learned about how a push-button works" "Can I do it again" "I liked making Steve teleport" "I had fun!" "Can I stay" "... I'd like to stay."

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"I think Gizmo Cats PD teaching was fantastic and I learnt a lot."

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