2023 Girls in Tech Conference Workshops
Google CS First
In this workshop, students use code to bring a name to life. Using Scratch, a programming language that uses “blocks” to build code, they make a name come to life through animation, sound and music. It can be a nickname, the name of a favorite sports team, place, activity, or anything else kids can think of-encourage them to use their imaginations!
Girls Make Games: Unreal Engine
In this workshop, students will learn how to make a game in Unreal Engine 4, a 3D computer graphics game engine for creating photoreal visuals and experiences developed by Epic Games. They will engage in a meaningful game development discussion.
Robotics
In the robotics workshop, participants will learn the basics of coding a SPIKE Prime robot used in the First Lego League competitions. They will also have a chance to practice driving a robot used for the VEX robotics competitions.
Phidgets
Using your very own Phidget kit, build a circuit and control it using block coding techniques.
Switch Animation: Toon Boom Harmony Animation
The Animation Lounge Workshop is a project-based learning environment where young people have a chance to be inspired by the union of art and technology.
We will build an animated scene while learning teamwork and we will also take a look behind the scenes of an animated feature.
Hackergal: Create a Dodging Game on Lynx
In this workshop, learners will be introduced to Player Characters (PC) and Non-Player Characters (NPC) which are fundamental elements of any video game. Learners will be able to logically think about and analyze the coordinates of the Lynx Work Area to program interactive buttons which control the movement of a character (PC) in order to dodge pre-programmed objects (NPCs) and avoid losing lives. Learners will create a dynamic dodging game that they can decide to customize with different themes to tell a story.
Microbits
Using the Microbit microcontroller, students learn the basics of controlling electricity. Microbits are pocket-sized computers that can be creatively customized and controlled through synced code. They can be used to create robots, musical instruments and more.
Python Basics (UTS Competitive Coding Club)
Join the UTS Competitive Coding Organization for an introduction to Python, one of the most popular programming languages in the world.