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Apr 1
- May 20, 2024
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8 - 12
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Unlock the world of creativity and innovation through "3D Designs for Animation and Architecture" – an exciting, hands-on class specially crafted for 8 to 12-year-olds using the user-friendly platform, TinkerCAD. In this class, young minds will discover the fascinating realm of 3D design, animation, and basic architectural principles. Students will learn the basics of TinkerCAD, manipulating basic shapes, resizing, rotating, coloring, aligning, and grouping objects to make designs of characters, obstacle courses, and their very own custom inventions! Students will walk away with the ability to ideate, prototype, and visualize ideas in a 3D space, as well as understand fundamental aspects of product design, including aesthetics, functionalities, and modularity.

Black Digital Culture
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Jan 8
- Feb 26, 2024
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10+
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We know that despite ongoing digital divides, Black people have always been digital innovators. The key question this course will explore is how Black cultures and technologies connect during the last 25 years of online life? We will take up this question with a focus on how Black people have used digital technologies to build community, plan social action and advocacy, and simply live their lives everyday.
We will look at spaces like BlackPlanet, AIM, MySpace, blogs, OkayPlayer, Vine, Twitter and more. We'll explore how memes and GIFs have shaped a Black digital folklore. We will examine how people used digital tools in important movements and moments, from Ferguson protests and the broader #BlackLivesMatter movement, to how we stayed connected to each other during the pandemic with Club Quarantine. Finally, we will look at how people bring creative ways of using generative AI tools.
Some of the topics we'll explore during this course include early online life, call-and-response, digital migration, diasporic connections, and how people build individual and collective identities through online interaction.

Creative Design Studio
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Apr 1
- May 20, 2024
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8+
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1950 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Get ready for an exciting adventure into the world of design thinking with this captivating "Creative Design Studio" class! This class will introduce you to the principles and concepts that drive innovative solutions. You'll learn about the design thinking process and how it helps you understand other people's experiences, redefine problems, and create new ideas. Through fun activities and teamwork, you'll discover the power of putting people's needs first when solving problems. By trying out new ideas, making changes, and taking action, you'll gain the skills to solve complex challenges and make a positive impact in the world. Get ready to unleash your creativity, think differently, and explore the amazing world of design thinking!

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Apr 1
- May 20, 2024
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1950 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Kickstart a journey of creativity and technology where students not only learn engineering but also build their own electronic instrument, like a guitar! This course combines the use of basic electronic components and the innovative micro:bit to design and create a range of projects, enhancing students' creative thinking and hands-on skills. They will dive into the exciting world of interactive engineering, gaining insights into mechanical and electrical engineering concepts, as well as programming and digital technology. The course highlights include experimentation, creative design, and the grand finale project: designing and constructing their own electronic musical instrument. Students will progress from crafting paper airplanes to creating interactive circuits and machines, culminating in their personalized micro:bit-powered instrument. This class is an ideal playground for budding engineers and music enthusiasts to harmonize their passions for technology and music.

Intro to Hustle
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- May 20, 2024
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Intro to Hustle is an introductory-level class where students learn the basics of starting a business and enhancing entrepreneurial skills. In this class, we’re introducing a new focus to enhance your business model by developing Your Brand, Voice and Vision! Your business brand is key to clients and customers understanding your story and business vision. Developing a voice is also an integral part of YOU as it translates your authenticity to the world and allows for intentional business relationships. Students will create or strengthen their business identities - the name, the logo, the communication of branding, and interpersonal skills. By the end of this course, students will have the necessary skills to start a small business or level up an existing business, talk to investors/an audience about their company, and take their business idea to market. Students in this class develop their business ideas and create a solid marketing/branding component to their business plan. Intro to Hustle helps students who are shy, who need help telling their story, and/or who are looking for valuable feedback. Students learn about the hard work CEOs put in to get their business ideas off the ground.

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- May 20, 2024
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This Python course takes your coding journey further, enabling you to build projects like interactive story platforms and sports statistics trackers. It's not just about coding, but understanding the principles behind programming, which are essential for grasping how AI and other emerging technologies function. As you delve into advanced Python skills, you're also laying the groundwork for a deeper comprehension of how algorithms and data structures drive today's tech innovations. This class is ideal for those who have some CS fundamentals and are curious about the mechanics behind AI and future tech. Join us to see how coding can open doors to understanding and participating in the technological advancements of tomorrow.