Explore Coding and 3D Design with Tinkercad Code Blocks

What to Expect:

• Learn how to create stunning 3D designs using simple drag-and-drop coding blocks.
• Discover the basics of computational design, where logic meets art!
• Experiment with shapes, patterns, and dynamic models, and see your ideas come to life in real-time.
• Gain confidence in coding concepts while building skills that bridge the gap between technology and creativity.

TinkerCAD is a free, online 3D design and modeling tool that allows users to create custom 3D models and much more. It is like building with blocks on your computer!

Block Based Coding is a visual coding language that uses graphical blocks to create computer programs. In BBC, users drag and drop blocks to construct programs, rather than writing text-based code. Scratch is a well known example.

Key Workshop Takeaways

• 3D Modeling & Coding: How to use Tinkercad’s Code Blocks to create 3D models through simple drag-and-drop coding.
• Tangible Coding: Connect coding concepts to tangible results.
• Curriculum Integration: Strategies for integrating Tinkercad projects into your curriculum to enhance STEM, art, and project-based learning.

Whether you're an elementary teacher looking for new ways to spark curiosity in young minds or a high school educator aiming to prepare students for future careers in STEM, this workshop will provide you with the confidence and inspiration to integrate coding and maker-centered learning into your classroom practice.

**No prior experience with maker activities is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas!**

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Snacks and beverages provided

1 CEU available for purchase

Host or Publisher Agency by Design Oakland