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Youth Maker Mondays: Lip-Syncing Robots (Ages 10-14)

Full STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) ahead for lip-syncing robotic characters!

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Youth Maker Mondays: Lip-Syncing Robots (Ages 10-14)

Youth Maker Mondays: Lip-Syncing Robots (Ages 10-14)

Full STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) ahead for lip-syncing robotic characters!

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Combine art and technology and make characters that move their mouths to lip-sync to music or words, thanks to code and a sound sensor. Build the robots out of common materials like cardboard, paint, and paper and bring them to life through coding, motors, lights, and a variety of components. 

You'll be introduced to robotics by using micro:bit and Hummingbird Bit and explore the different components, how to use them, and code them using block-coding applications like MakeCode. You'll learn different cardboard building techniques and mechanisms that can be used for their creations. And you'll be making music videos or clips with your lip-syncing characters that can then be shared with the world.

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  • Skill level: This is an introductory class. No coding or building experience is necessary.
  • To keep class costs down, robotics kits will be provided for use during class time and returned to the instructor at the end of the week. 
  • You can bring your own device (preferably a PC or Mac laptop, or Chromebook). If you don’t have one, we'll have a limited number available to borrow during class. When you register, select "Using BARN Computer" or "Bringing Device From Home."
Instructor
Cecilia Olivera-Hillway

Cecilia Olivera-Hillway is an artist and maker who loves combining art and technology. Her career in education has included positions like Educational Technology Specialist and Maker Space Associate. Her work with electronics has been featured on the Make: website and their YouTube channel, won awards at Instructables.com, and been featured on the DesignSpark website. You can visit her website at: www.cohillway.com

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