Tech Cornwall – Tech Explorers: A Two-Morning Physical Computing Adventure
Dive into the fascinating world of physical computing with Tech Explorers!
Designed for curious minds aged 10 to 14, this condensed 6-hour program invites 10 students to embark on an educational adventure using Raspberry Pi as their guide. Experience a blend of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while learning critical tech skills.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday 18th August & Tuesday 19th August 2025
- Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Venue: Passmore Edwards Institute.
- Address: 13-15 Hayle Terrace, Hayle TR27 4BU
- Free Parking at the rear of the building
Intensive Curriculum Highlights:
- 2 Mornings of Interactive Learning: Three-hour sessions each morning, packed with engaging discussions and hands-on projects.
- From Basics to Build: Start with setting up a Raspberry Pi and progress to constructing your own simple rover.
- Focus on Teamwork: Working together, collaborate, share ideas, and build together in a student-led, inquiry-driven environment.
Session Breakdown: Morning 1:
- Introduction to Raspberry Pi: Discover what a Raspberry Pi can do and kickstart your journey with a ‘Hello World’ script and more in Python.
- Basic Electronics: Build circuits and control the electronics with code, using breadboards, buttons and LEDs.
Session Breakdown Morning 2: Pi Pico Programming: Micro-Python on a development board.
- Building a Rover: Combine all your skills to build a rover from the box.
- Pi Pico: Coding Raspberry Pi Pico and drive your robot around.
Materials & Resources: Each session comes equipped with all necessary materials. The Raspberry Pi Pi500 computers and Pi Pico boards ensuring a rich, hands-on experience. Tech simple & cheap enough to replicate at home.
Teamwork & Budget-Friendly Learning: Emphasizing collaboration, our program encourages team projects and utilises cost-effective resources to ensure an inclusive and accessible learning experience.
Why Join Us?
- Nurture Technical Skills: Gain foundational knowledge in computing and programming.
- Foster Innovation: Develop a love for learning, exploration, and innovation in the tech world.
- Build Confidence: Enhance problem-solving skills and self-expression through technology.
- Real World Skills: More than just fun this could be a step to developing a career.
Ready to join Tech Explorers? Join us for this unforgettable journey into the world of physical computing. Spaces are limited to 20 young explorers, so secure your spot now and get ready to unleash your creativity and tech prowess!
