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Bookable Class Catalog We love partnering with libraries,

organizations to bring our content to your kids, teens and

This catalog includes our most requested hits and standard

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1 Bookable Class Catalog We love partnering with libraries, public, private and home schools, community centers and organizations to bring our content to your kids, teens and adults! This catalog includes our most requested hits and standard prices. As always, bulk discounts are available. Join our mailing list for seasonal specials. We re always developing new classes, camps and clubs, and we d love to work with you on a custom solution. Contact Sarah Kepple skepple@gigalearnit.com or for a quote.

Whether you re booking a robotics class, coding club, or make & take, we ll bring everything needed, including an experienced and professional instructor.

2 About Our Classes (Yes! Equipment is included) We know what it s like to try to wrangle resources. That s why the price listed includes everything we ll need to have a successful learning experience. Whether you re booking a robotics class, coding club, or make & take, we ll bring everything needed, including an experienced and professional instructor. As appropriate per the class topic, provided items include: Laptops LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Kits LEGO WeDo Robotics Kits Arduino Coding or Robotics Kits Raspberry Pi Kits 2 We offer classes for kids, tweens, teens and adults. Our typical class ratio is 1 instructor to 12 students. Contact us about larger class sizes. Electric Art Materials (Motors, Batteries, LEDs, etc..) Art Supplies

Robotics TWEEN, TEEN, ADULT LEGO! Coding! Robots! What s not to love? We use the latest LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Educator kits.

In the extended camp or club they may even completely redesign the robot.

3 Robotics TWEEN, TEEN, ADULT LEGO! Coding! Robots! What s not to love? We use the latest LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Educator kits. Students gain career readiness as they learn to program the robots in LabVIEW based software, which is used by professional scientists and engineers. Students work in pairs to build on sensors and motors to complete challenges inspired by popular tales. In the extended camp or club they may even completely redesign the robot. These classes build 21 st Century Skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving. Themes include: Follow the White RabBOT DivergeBOT SuperBOTs SpaceBOTs, Far, Far Away BOTS of Ice and Fire Lions and Tigers and BOTS, Oh My! Eight-hour series: $1200 3

Gigalearn builds on this holistic approach buy incorporating popular stories in our original lesson plans.

4 Junior Robotics AGES 7+ LEGO Education developed the WeDo Kits for and with school teachers to help integrate literacy and STEAM into the classroom. Gigalearn builds on this holistic approach buy incorporating popular stories in our original lesson plans. Students work in pairs and at their own pace to build and program multiple mini robots using instructions and their own imaginations. Diary of a Wimpy Kid James & the Giant Peach The Jungle Book Superheroes Eight-hour Series: $1200 4

GameBOT AGES 7+ Get the best of all worlds with our most popular multiple session class

that they can use at home long after the class.

5 GameBOT AGES 7+ Get the best of all worlds with our most popular multiple session class that combines the hands-on, kinesthetic learning of LEGO WeDo with the computational thinking of game coding. Students will learn how to create a simple video game using Scratch, free software from MIT that they can use at home long after the class. Then, we ll bring the action to life as we build and program LEGO WeDo robots to go with our game. Students collaborate on their borrowed robot sets, but each student will make his or her own game to keep! This series is typically taught in four 2-hour sessions, but may be adjusted to suit scheduling needs. Themes include: JungleBOT, SpaceBOT, WimpyBOT, SuperBOT Eight-hour Series: $1200 5

Game Coding & Animation KIDS AGES 7+, TWEENS, TEENS & ADULTS Jr.

Participants will keep the game they create.

Themes include: Game Coding, AGES 10-ADULT Tweens, teens or adults will learn how to make a video game with GameMaker Studio, freeware they can download to play their game and keep creating long

Choose either a two-hour standalone or multiple session series in which we add levels and progress through increasingly complex concepts using GameMaker and Alice to make 2D and 3D games.

6 Game Coding & Animation KIDS AGES 7+, TWEENS, TEENS & ADULTS Jr. Game Coding, KIDS 7-10 Kids ages 7+ will learn how to make their own video games with Scratch, free software from MIT that they can use at home long after the class. Participants will keep the game they create. Choose either a two-hour standalone or multiple session camp or club in which we add levels and customize the game with advanced features like health bars, music, and student designed art. Themes include: Game Coding, AGES 10-ADULT Tweens, teens or adults will learn how to make a video game with GameMaker Studio, freeware they can download to play their game and keep creating long after the class. Choose either a two-hour standalone or multiple session series in which we add levels and progress through increasingly complex concepts using GameMaker and Alice to make 2D and 3D games. Themes include: 3D Animation, AGES 10-ADULT Tweens, teens or adults will learn how to code and design their own creations with Carnegie Mellon s free 3D programming environment Alice. Participants can save their projects and keep building at home. The Jungle Book Peregrines and Peculiars Cleveland Champions (Basketball or Baseball) Galaxy Games Mocking Games Galaxy Games Time Wrinkle Odyssey 3D Game Coding, AGES 10-ADULT In this class for those with some experience using Scratch, GameMaker or other coding, Pumpkin Patch Protector Snowball Fight Retro Player One we'll explore Carnegie Mellon's free 3D programming environment Alice by making a PG FPS game together. Great as a two part series with 3D Animation. 6 Eight-hour series: $1200 Eight-hour series: $1200

Coding Club TWEENS, TEENS, ADULTS, SENIORS Gigalearn tailors each coding club to the specific skills and interests of the attendees.

As participants build experience, they ll work more and more at their own pace, supported by the instructor when needed, so that they feel empowered to experiment long after the class.

It is often taught as a first language in college courses. In this class for beginners we ll explore the basic syntax and create a few programs together.

7 Coding Club TWEENS, TEENS, ADULTS, SENIORS Gigalearn tailors each coding club to the specific skills and interests of the attendees. In each session we ll explore different tools, programming environments and languages. As participants build experience, they ll work more and more at their own pace, supported by the instructor when needed, so that they feel empowered to experiment long after the class. Topics may include: Web Coding (HTML & JavaScript), Python, Alice 3D Animation & Video Game Coding, Alice with Java, Game Coding with Scratch or GameMaker, Coding Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 and/or RobotC. 8-hour Series: $1200 Intro to Python Python is a powerful but friendly open source textbased programming language that can be used to create web apps, games and programs for the Raspberry Pi. It is often taught as a first language in college courses. In this class for beginners we ll explore the basic syntax and create a few programs together. Two-hour Standalone: $350 Intro to Web Coding: HTML In this introductory class we'll explore source code and play with Hypertext Mark-Up Language and a smidge of JavaScript, two essential tools of professional web developers. Two-hour Standalone: $350 Intro to Web Coding: Javascript JavaScript is a foundational programming language that can control how web pages look or how we interact with them. The JavaScript interpreter comes with every major web browser, so after the class, users can continue to experiment on their own computers without installing anything new. Two-hour Standalone: $350 7

Coding with Circuits Arduino & Raspberry Pi, TWEENS, TEENS & ADULTS Coding with Circuits: Arduino Get in on the maker movement with STEM and programmable electronics.

Next, we ll program the Arduino to control circuits using functions of C/C++, foundations of coding. Arduino Build a Bot Camp/Club Want to dig deeper?

Intro to Raspberry Pi In this two-hour intro class we ll explore how to get started with Pi, including installing the operating system, programming in Python, connecting electronics, using

8 Coding with Circuits Arduino & Raspberry Pi, TWEENS, TEENS & ADULTS Coding with Circuits: Arduino Get in on the maker movement with STEM and programmable electronics. Intro to Arduino In this two-hour intro class we ll start by using breadboards to connect switches, LEDs and motors. Next, we ll program the Arduino to control circuits using functions of C/C++, foundations of coding. Arduino Build a Bot Camp/Club Want to dig deeper? In this multiple session course participants will begin with the basic breadboard and circuit work of the intro class, and then move into constructing and programming an Arduino controlled robot from scratch! Eight-hour Series: $1200 Keep robot option: Add $35/per participant Coding with Circuits: Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive computer perfect for making and coding. Intro to Raspberry Pi In this two-hour intro class we ll explore how to get started with Pi, including installing the operating system, programming in Python, connecting electronics, using the Terminal, and setting up SSH. Arduino Mood Lamp Retro Raspberry Pi ng-pong This two-hour intermediate class is Perfect as a companion add-on or for perfect for experienced participants, folks with more experience, this two- or as a two part series with the intro hour class dives deeper into coding as class. Students will build and program participants program an old school a color changing mood lamp. style video game. 8 Keep lamp option: Add $15/per participant Keep Pi ng-pong option: Add $30/per participant

Electric Art Kids 7+, Tweens, Teens, Adults Art gets a boost with science, technology, engineering and math!

Glowing Greetings Participants make and take a pop-up greeting card that lights up for a seasonal holiday, local sports team, or just for fun!

1 hour class: $300 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $4/ per participant DoodleBOTs Participants learn about circuits and electricity

1 hour class: $300 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $6/ per participant Powered Pins Using conductive thread, participants will learn

1 hour class: $300 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $6/ per participant Conductive Clay Modern sculptors use light in their 3d creations

9 Electric Art Kids 7+, Tweens, Teens, Adults Art gets a boost with science, technology, engineering and math! Participants learn about circuits while making projects with conductive materials that they get to keep! Glowing Greetings Participants make and take a pop-up greeting card that lights up for a seasonal holiday, local sports team, or just for fun! This class works well as an intergenerational event. 1 hour class: $300 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $4/ per participant DoodleBOTs Participants learn about circuits and electricity while making a wiggling, jiggling drawing machine. We can theme them for any holiday, or make them just for fun. 1 hour class: $300 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $6/ per participant Powered Pins Using conductive thread, participants will learn how to sew circuits to make a light up badge celebrating a holiday, team or event of your choice. 1 hour class: $300 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $6/ per participant Conductive Clay Modern sculptors use light in their 3d creations and so can we. Participants will learn about electrical circuits as they hand craft a creation to keep! Come prepared to get a little messy. 1 hour class: $300 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $6/ per participant Electric Art History Participants will learn about an artist who shaped the world while making their own pieces inspired by his or her work. We'll amp it up by incorporating an electrical component to make it really glow. 90 minute class: $350 includes materials for up to 12 students Additional student option: $6/ per participant 9

Make Your Own Website TEENS 13+, ADULTS, SENIORS In the two-hour standalone option, Gigalearn will provide a lecture style presentation with handouts and opportunities for questions as we demonstrate

Two-hour Standalone: $350 The eight-hour series perfectly supports entrepreneurs getting ready to launch their own businesses. Each participant will create a free WordPress.

10 Make Your Own Website TEENS 13+, ADULTS, SENIORS In the two-hour standalone option, Gigalearn will provide a lecture style presentation with handouts and opportunities for questions as we demonstrate how participants can make their own websites with NO CODING skills required using Wordpress.com. Two-hour Standalone: $350 The eight-hour series perfectly supports entrepreneurs getting ready to launch their own businesses. Each participant will create a free WordPress.com account and learn to customize it. Over four sessions we ll discuss best practices for user-experience, search engine optimization and hosting options in this hands-on class. Participants will leave with a functioning website. Eight-hour Series: $ ebay: Buying and Selling ebay remains one of the largest online shopping websites and a popular place for adults to get cash for their clutter. Participants will learn how to buy and sell using one of the world s premier e- commerce sites. Two-hour Standalone: $350 10

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