Name: Exploring the New Curriculum Through MakeCode Arcade Games
Start: 2025-02-21T11:40:00-0700
End: 2025-02-21T12:40:00-0700

COMPLETE THE CATCA 2025 SURVEY TO IMPROVE FUTURE CONVENTION

CLOSURE REMARKS FROM CATCA 2025!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE CONVENTION AND FOR CATCA 2026 WILL HAPPEN ON FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2026 AT RDP.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM YOUR ATA LOCALS.

All pre-recording videos will be up until May 31st.

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5

Strengthen your students’ problem-solving skills and engage creatively with the curriculum by creating games in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! This session will provide you with the foundational knowledge to help your students design their own video games, then bring those games to life through block-based coding. Learn how computational thinking skills such as pattern recognition, algorithm design, and debugging are necessary when coding and how to connect games to cur-ricular concepts in any subject. This session explores connections to the Computer Science curriculum for grades 4 and up.

One lucky participant will head back to class with a new Micro:bit!
A laptop, Chromebook, or tablet is required for this session.
Some devices will be available for loan on a first come, first served basis.

Speakers

Maura Armstrong

Director, Education, Maura Armstrong

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton inspires life-long learning as we create a positive science and technology culture in our region. Enjoy our themed galleries, Zeidler Dome, IMAX Theatre, and Science Stage. We offer an array of in-person and virtual school programs. Our programs are... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 1328

Science (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

CATCA 2025

Maura Armstrong

Attendees (28)

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