
Bitlink Bytes July 2024
This July we're holding our Bitlink Bytes school holiday programs again at the Launceston and George Town Libraries.
These sessions are *free* due to generous support from the Launceston Library! Bitlink Bytes is a series of workshops that will give children a taste of how to become creators rather than consumers of technology! Each session runs for two-hours and are targeted towards 9-12 year olds.
On Wednesday July 17th, at the Kinimathatakinta/George Town Library, we will run the following sessions:
Super Plumber Coin Collector (Ages 9-12) 10am – 12pm Create your own coin collecting game in Scratch. As the game gets faster and faster, try to collect the most coins before the time runs out!
Monkey Jump (Ages 12+) 1pm – 3pm Create your own platformer video game about a mischievous monkey! Avoid poison pits, collect points, and open treasure chests!
On Thursday July 18th, at the Launceston Library, we will run the following sessions:
Super Plumber Coin Collector (Ages 9-12) 10am – 12pm Create your own coin collecting game in Scratch. As the game gets faster and faster, try to collect the most coins before the time runs out!
Clicktastic! (Ages 9-12) 1pm – 3pm Create your own clicker game in MakeCode Arcade. Can you click your way to a new high score?
All sessions are designed as introductory sessions. If your child has worked with technology before then we will mentor them on how they can go that little bit further and create something new.
Please note:
Parents/Guardians are welcome to sit in on these sessions. If you choose to do this, please do not book a ticket for yourself (parents/guardians can attend without a ticket).
These sessions are popular and we often exhaust our full ticket allocation and have people on a waiting list.
If you have booked a ticket and are no longer able to attend that session, please email Troy at troy@bitlink.com.au to let us know, so that we can pass that ticket on to another attendee.
These sessions are supported by the Launceston Library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Bitlink? Bitlink is a Tasmanian company that is focused on developing workshops and teaching materials that help primary and high school students learn about topics like computer programming, electronics, game design and 3D printing in a fun and accessible way.
Do these sessions cost money?
For this particular Bitlink Bytes School Holiday program, all sessions are free!
Does my child need to bring a computer, iPad or other technology to the event?
Nope! All technology will be provided! We'll have laptops and software licenses ready to go.
One or more of my children won't be able to participate this time around. Will there be more events like this in the future?
Yes! We run a rotating set of these events each term. If you're interested in keeping up to date with the programs we're running, head over to our website to sign up for our mailing list.
Can parents/guardians attend the sessions with their child?
Yes! Parents/Guardians are more than welcome to attend the sessions. Parents don't need to book tickets and can come and go as they please throughout the session.
Can my children attend multiple sessions?
Yes your children can attend multiple sessions if they are interested in doing so! We just ask that you please only book tickets if you intend on attending, as these sessions are popular and we often exhaust our full ticket allocation.
If you book multiple sessions and are no longer able to attend a session, please contact us and let us know so that we can pass that ticket on to another attendee.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Get in touch with us via contact@bitlink.com.au. We'll get back to you as soon as we can!