{"id":2111,"date":"2016-09-07T13:04:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T13:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=2111"},"modified":"2016-09-08T20:01:19","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T20:01:19","slug":"workshops-for-building-minecraft-mods-3d-stuff-robots-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/workshops-for-building-minecraft-mods-3d-stuff-robots-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshops for Building Minecraft Mods, 3D Stuff, Robots, and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Fworkshops-for-building-minecraft-mods-3d-stuff-robots-and-more%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/xwing.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1976\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1976\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/xwing.png\" alt=\"xwing\" width=\"855\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/xwing.png 855w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/xwing-300x128.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through making and tinkering, students learn using their hands, grow their creativity, and become more curious about their world and testing the limits of what is possible. <a href=\"http:\/\/InspiredToEducate.NET\" target=\"_blank\">InspiredToEducate.NET<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/sparkmacon.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SparkMacon Makerspace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have designed a series of workshops to connect students with the essential technology skills of inventing using computer programming, digital fabrication, and robotics. \u00a0\u00a0Through these workshop students will gain exposure to STEAM skills including <a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/benefits-of-teaching-kids-to-code-that-no-one-is-talking-about\/\" target=\"_blank\">coding<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/adventures-with-tinkercad-and-minecraft\/\" target=\"_blank\">3D modeling<\/a>, 3D printing, laser cutting, and robot building. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and kids are invited to take this workshop together. \u00a0It\u2019s a great family activity! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location for workshops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All workshops will be held at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkmacon.com\/\">SparkMacon Makerspace<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>.<\/em> \u00a0Funds from these Maker Skills workshops help support the operation of SparkMacon Makerspace. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Minecraft Mod Building:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do you enjoy building in Minecraft? Are you curious about how video games are built? Minecraft has become a fun platform for learning how to code and fostering your creativity. In this workshop, you\u2019ll learn the core skills needed to build simple Minecraft plugins. Using our puzzle based programming tools, you\u2019ll gain exposure to designing in 3D, sequencing steps, variables and loops.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/minecraft_playtime__8_24_2013.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1080\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1080\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/minecraft_playtime__8_24_2013.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft castle built by me and my son. \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/minecraft_playtime__8_24_2013.jpg 500w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/minecraft_playtime__8_24_2013-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students will receive a FREE Minecraft server configured with <a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/simple-minecraft-programming-using-scriptcraftjs\/\" target=\"_blank\">ScriptCraft<\/a> so that they can continue building MODS at home. \u00a0\u00a0Register now! Space is limited!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must come with their own paid PC\/Mac Minecraft login. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops, however it is not required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshop length: 3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshop length: 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cost: $20<\/li>\n<li>Interested in registering\u00a0the workshop? \u00a0Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET\" target=\"_blank\">Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dates\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sept 17th from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 5th\u00a0from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3D Modeling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0Our students will learn the basics of 3D modeling objects and designing stuff for a virtual worlds, video games, and 3D printers. \u00a0\u00a0Skills from this workshop will empower makers to build elements for video game worlds, art, and 3D printed pieces. \u00a0We will also provide demonstrations of our 3D printing equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/learning-3d-modeling-by-building-a-game-level\/\" target=\"_blank\">work from our last workshop<\/a>!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshop length: 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cost: $20<\/li>\n<li>Interested in registering\u00a0the workshop? \u00a0Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET\" target=\"_blank\">Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dates\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sept 24th from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 12th\u00a0from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/studentWorkTinkerCAD.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2059\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2059\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/studentWorkTinkerCAD.png\" alt=\"Student work in TinkerCAD\" width=\"956\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/studentWorkTinkerCAD.png 956w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/studentWorkTinkerCAD-300x173.png 300w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/studentWorkTinkerCAD-768x442.png 768w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/studentWorkTinkerCAD-900x518.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Robotics<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Building upon the programming skills introduced early in the program, students will have the opportunity to build robots from scratch using the mBot kit. \u00a0\u00a0Students will love customizing their mBot using puzzle based programming and the easy to assemble construction experience. \u00a0\u00a0Students take home their mbot to continue the tinkering fun at home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student registration includes a complete mBot robotics kit from <a href=\"http:\/\/Makeblock.cc\" target=\"_blank\">Makeblock.cc<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeblock.cc\/mbot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.makeblock.cc\/mbot\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chkpweFx6G4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshop length: 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cost: $20 + $75(cost of mBot kit)<\/li>\n<li>Interested in registering\u00a0the workshop? \u00a0Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET\" target=\"_blank\">Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dates\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oct 8th\u00a0from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 3rd\u00a0from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Laser cutting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Makers will learn the <a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/10-diy-laser-cutter-project-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">basics of designing for the laser cutter<\/a> by creating beautiful bookmarks, key chains, or jewelry. \u00a0Makers will learn techniques for editing scalable vector graphics for laser cutting jobs using InkScape, a free graphics design tool. \u00a0\u00a0We will also introduce ways to design 3-dimensional work using various tools and cutting patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/laserSamples.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1754\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1754\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/laserSamples.jpg\" alt=\"Laser cutting samples\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/laserSamples.jpg 400w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/laserSamples-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshop length: 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cost: $20 + $10(materials)<\/li>\n<li>Interested in registering\u00a0the workshop? \u00a0Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET\" target=\"_blank\">Michael@InspiredToEducate.NET<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dates\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oct 15th\u00a0from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec 10th from 1pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This series will be tons of fun. \u00a0Looking forward to seeing you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Top Stories<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1285\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Free Resources for Learning JavaScript and HTML5<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1238\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 Fun Tools To Teach Kids To Code by @ChrisBetcher<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=623\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Teaching Kids To Code That No One Is Talking About<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1349\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Recipes for Building Android Apps using MIT App Inventor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1079\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Minecraft Programming Using ScriptCraftJS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Fworkshops-for-building-minecraft-mods-3d-stuff-robots-and-more%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through making and tinkering, students learn using their hands, grow their creativity, and become more curious about their world and testing the limits of what is possible. 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