Introduction to Java Programming with Greenfoot
Teacher Workshop: Tuesday 9th June 2009
Note revised date
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For many computing professionals, programming is the aspect of their work that excites them most. Programming is a creative, intellectually challenging, and highly rewarding activity. When teaching programming to school aged children, we have consistently observed the same: they get highly excited about the subject, become creative and express immense satisfaction as a result.
Professor Michael Kölling is experienced at introducing programming to beginners, both staff and students. His clarity and his enthusiasm, have made him a popular and successful presenter.
In this hands-on workshop we will introduce programming in the language Java, using the Greenfoot environment that Michael has specially designed for teaching programming to children. We will demonstrate techniques that help teachers to present programming in an engaging and accessible way. This will enable students to work with graphics and games in the Java Programming Language easily and quickly. The suggested activities may be used in the classroom or for extra-curricular activities, such as stretching activities or after-school clubs.
Participants: teachers and technicians interested in
starting with Java programming.No previous experience is
required.
Cost: free.
The University will provide lunch and coffee.
Date: Tues 9th June 2009
(Note revised date)
Time: start: 10:00 am, finish: 3:30 pm
Location: Room SW101, Computing Laboratory,
University of Kent, Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NF
The Computing Laboratory is building E3 on this map
http://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/02maps.pdf
Parking is available in the visitors' car park opposite (chargeable).
How to enrol
Go to the Courses & Events section of the Science Learning Centre South East. Please note revised date.
If you have any questions send mail to:
cs-bookings (at) kent.ac.uk
giving your name, school, email address, phone
number and the reference Teacher workshop 9th
June.
Teachers interested in this event may also be interested in the ICT Network that facilitiates debate between teachers.