Backwell students (Y7 – Y9) created their own emoji’s with the javaScript library p5.js. They learnt about the tools they need to get started with p5.js, how to use the online editor JS Bin and how to draw on the browser. Continue reading “Emoji creations”
Tag: javaScript
JavaScript Playground
Last school term, I facilitated half a dozen sessions with a group of secondary school students who had the opportunity to get started with javaScript through play. We used the strategy game Codecombat, which allows students to write code and use computational thinking to guide their character through obstacles and battles. Continue reading “JavaScript Playground”
Coding JavaScript Apps
In January, I introduced a course on making Apps with JavaScript at my local primary school. I chose Bitsbox, an interactive programming environment which allows children to create Apps that run on mobiles and tablets.
Bitsbox launched a Kickstarter campaign, which I was more than happy to back.
Bitsbox is aimed at primary school children, but can be used by anyone with some knowledge of JavaScript. Continue reading “Coding JavaScript Apps”