Bitlink Bytes October 2024
This October we're holding our Bitlink Bytes school holiday programs again at the Launceston and George Town Libraries.
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 primarily targeted towards 9-12 year olds.
These sessions are *free* due to generous support from Launceston Library and the Friends of the Library collective!
On Thursday October 3rd, at the Kinimathatakinta/George Town Library, we will run the following sessions:
Clicktastic (Ages 9-12)
- 10am – 12pm
Create your own clicker game in MakeCode Arcade. Each time you click, you earn points. Can you compete with your friends and click your way to a new high score? Come along and make your own 2D video game to share with your friends and family!
Game Reviewer (Ages 10+)
- 1pm – 3pm
Learn some basics about video editing and about what makes great video game content. Then make your own game review video using free online resources and share the result with your friends and family!
On Friday October 4th, at the Launceston Library, we will run the following sessions:
Hack your game (Ages 9-12)
- 10am – 12pm
Code your own video game in MakeCode Arcade, and then hack it to make it more fun! What if the player had less time to win? What if the obstacles were harder to avoid? Come along and make your own 2D video game to share with your friends and family!
Pixel Artist (Ages 10+)
- 1pm – 3pm
Learn the basics about making your own artworks using free online pixel art tools! Create your own artistic masterpiece to take home and display, and start your fascination with this diverse and flexible artistic medium of expression!
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 extend themselves further to 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 Launceston Library and the Friends of the Library collective.
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Additional Information
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!