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Holiday workshops: Searching to speak AM (ages 7-8)

How can coding help people communicate without using their voice?

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In this hands-on workshop, students will use coding to build simple games, solve puzzles, and experiment with systems that mimic real-world communication aids. They will explore how sending messages, cracking codes, and making strategic choices in games all relate to the ways people with severe disabilities can communicate. Along the way, they will learn how coding isn’t just about technology, it's about solving meaningful problems and improving lives.

This workshop is strictly for ages 7-8 only. We reserve the right to refund or deny entry to those who are not in this age range.

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About Paul Curzon

Paul Curzon is a Professor of Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London and a National Teaching Fellow. He runs Computer Science for Fun a magazine about the fun side of computing, and has been giving linked Computing Magic Shows for 10 years.

Paul also runs Teaching London Computing creating inspiring activities for teachers to use in class.

About our workshops

Holiday workshops at the Royal Institution give students a hands-on experience of STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, maths) beyond what they learn at school. Working in groups or pairs, students will get hands-on to complete activities, challenges or projects which help them look deeper at the subject they are exploring. These workshops don’t follow the school curriculum but instead show students the many real world uses of STEM topics, expanding their horizons beyond the classroom to see the amazing possibilities science can give you. Sessions are led by experts from across industry and academia who will share with the students their excitement and knowledge of their areas of expertise.

For any queries regarding this workshop please email events@ri.ac.uk.

Support to attend holiday workshops

The Potential Trust may be able to offer financial assistance to enable children to participate in Ri events and activities if this would otherwise be financially difficult. Please contact Denise Yates, or at their new email address here

 

 

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