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In this article, Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, talks about how coding is a universal language and a valuable skill for life. Just think about how important technology is today - how much more important will it be when our kids graduate? Click here for Interview with Tim Cook

At Techie Factory here in Dallas, we ignite the love of technology in kids using the best STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) tools and activities. Our Summer camps cover fun topics such as Coding, YouTube Creators, Video Game Creators, Robotics and Drones, 3D Printing and more! There are a few spots left for half day and full day camps so please visit us at techiefactory.com for more information - your kids never knew learning can be so much fun!

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Goldman Sachs, one of the leading investment banks in the world, just announced a quarter of their workforce is made up of computer engineers and that number will continue to grow. You can read the full article here - Goldman Sachs Announcement

Technology is becoming a key part of every career and every industry. Computer Science and Engineering are already the top 2 paying college degrees. Think about how important it will be when our kids graduate in 8-10 years?

At Techie Factory here in Dallas, we ignite the love of technology in kids using the best STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) tools and activities. Our Summer camps cover fun topics such as YouTube Creators, Video Game Creators, Robotics and Drones, 3D Printing and more! There are a few spots left so please visit us at techiefactory.com for more information - your kids never knew learning can be so much fun! 

 

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Techie Factory is proud to sponsor the Kids Zone at Dallas Fest in downtown's historic West End!

 

Saturday, May 5 . 11:00am-5:00pm

The Techie Factory Kids Zone at Dallas Fest 2018 will feature a range of activities including a slime-making station, an electronics “breakerspace,” an immersive blacklight laser tent, quicksand pools and more!

Bring your children by the Kids Zone to experience the benefits of our Science and maker stations and even give them the opportunity to take home STEAM toys, including slime they make themselves!

Dallas Fest 2018 also features some of the best homegrown food and music Dallas has to offer. Learn more about Dallas Fest here on their website.

 

 

 

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We hope you can visit our own Mess Wright when she exhibits at the Texas Library Association’s 2018 Annual Conference Innovation Lab on Friday, April 6. For this exhibit we’ve sought to celebrate all that is awesome about the Microsoft MakeCode website and highlight the programming environments there for the BBC micro:bit, Adafruit’s Circuit Playground Express, the Chibitronics Chibi Clip, and Seeed Studio’s Grove Zero Kit.  At Techie Factory, we love the low barrier to getting started with MakeCode. The digital simulator for these four boards/kits makes it possible for anyone with a device and an Internet connection to start learning to code the hardware. The ability to choose whether to use a block-based coding option or a JavaScript text editor (and flip between the two with a simple click) is an absolute game-changer for instructors who need to be able to accommodate learners who may be getting started as well as more experienced or advanced learners at the same time.

 

If and when you do purchase this hardware, you can download code made in MakeCode with ease, and you can get ideas for hands-on maker projects right on the MakeCode webpage.And for information about TLA's Annual Conference, happening this week at the Dallas Convention Center, click here. You do not have to be a librarian or a member of TLA to visit the exhibit hall as they offer non-member event passes.

To connect with Mess during the conference, email mess@techiefactory.com or Tweet to her @codepioneer and @techiefactory

HAPPY CODING AND MAKING!

To get a great hands-on computing education, be sure to start at MAKECODE.COM

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CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND EXPRESS by Adafruit
You can learn more about Adafruit by visiting www.adafruit.com or you can buy this board here. (Be careful not to purchase the Circuit Playground Classic as it's not able to run MakeCode.)
 

 

 

MICRO:BIT by BBC
You can learn more about this tiny computer by visiting www.microbit.org or you can view product resellers here.
 
 
 

 

 

CHIBI CLIP by Chibitronics
You can read about the evolution of Chibitronics at chibitronics.com or you can shop clips and accessories here.

 

 

 

GROVE ZERO by Seeed Studio
You can view tons of cool stuff by Seeed Studio on their website, or learn more about the Grove Zero here.

 

 

 

 

LIVE CAMPS WITH MAKECODE:

If you think your children would benefit from learning about programming circuit boards, opportunities abound on-site at our Tech Learning Lab in the Dallas Park Cities. We will be programming in MakeCode during our next Afterschool Lab Session, "Junior Coders & Circuit Boards," running Mondays beginning April 9, 2018. We will run the Summer Camp, "Fun with Coding for Circuit Boards," June 11 - 15 (link) and again July 23-27 (link). We will also offer this Summer Camp at The Study in Irving July 9-13 (link) and August 6-10 (link).

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New Techie Factory Afterschool Labs Begin April 9!

With classes in Electronics, Coding, Robotics, Drones, and Raspberry Pi, there is something for everyone. 

If you'd like to pop-in and try a class for free during this current session,
email us. To view all new class descriptions, click here.

Sign up for one or many Afterschool Labs:

 Junior Coders & Circuit Boards  Mondays 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects  Mondays 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Junior Robotics & Drones   Tuesdays, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
3D Printing for Beginners  Tuesdays, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Junior Electronics   Wednesdays, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Electronics 101   Wednesdays, 5:15pm - 6:30pm

Sign up for more than one class/spot and enjoy 10% off with the promo code: TWO
(can be applied to siblings or two classes for the same child)

 
 We are located at 5600 W. Lovers Lane, #207 (Lovers and Dallas North Tollway); come see us!
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During these one day "school's out" camps we'll delve into all things Science and Tech. Join us at our Park Cities location for some electronics, coding, maker projects, drone control, math games, design challenges, sewing, and 3D Printing.

Camp is best for students six to twelve years old. No experience with coding required; we will have activities for experienced students, too. Snacks and water provided; campers should bring a lunch each day.

Thursday, March 29* (buy Thursday here) and  Friday, March 30 (buy Friday here)  9:00am-2:00pm 

*Please buy each Individually!

For more info about all of Techie Factory's programs or our company, visit TechieFactory.com

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Weekend Camp: Get Started with Raspberry Pi & Google AI

 

March 24 & 25 10:00AM - 3:00PM
"GET STARTED WITH RASPBERRY PI & Google Pi"
$180*


This Spring Weekend Camp at Techie Factory offers a strong Intro to hardware and programming skills using Raspberry Pi, Python, the Google AIY Voice Kit and Google Assistant, and more. By the end of the weekend, all students will be able to make and do endlessly with their own computer! Students who attend other programs at Techie Factory will be encouraged to bring their Pi projects to future classes and can build anything they may dream up with our equipment and support.

Camp is best for children nine to fourteen who are curious about or currently using computers. Please bring your lunch.

*Camp requires a Raspberry Pi 3, Memory Card, Power Cord and some type of screen/keyboard. This will cost about $75, unless you already have any of the items required. Don't worry, as we will send you an equipment list with the option to source items yourself, follow our Amazon links, or you can buy through us with ease. 


SPECIAL OFFER: SIGN UP FOR THIS AND THE RASPBERRY PI AFTERSCHOOL LAB, AND YOU'LL RECEIVE $40 OFF ($20 OFF OF EACH, WITH PROMO CODE "FORTY OFF)

You can sign up for this camp by clicking this link or

Check out this cool video from Raspberry Pi to learn more about one of our Weekend Camp projects, the Google Voice Kit:

 

 

Techie Factory is conveniently located at Lovers Lane and the Dallas North Tollway. Check out all our programs at TechieFactory.com

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We KNOW you'd like a break...

...so, drop the kids at Techie Factory!

This Friday, 6:30pm-10:00pm

Pick your favorite activity: 

Play Roblox, Minecraft, Board Games, continue your current 3D Printing or other creative project and/or compete in Madden and FIFA Tournaments.

Pizza, salad, juice, water, ice cream/sorbet will be served, too!
Best for children five to twelve.

Want to send siblings? Use the Promo Code "SECOND" at checkout for a 10% discount off your total.

You can find registration information here on our website.

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Techie Factory is becoming Dallas' go-to after school STEAM-enrichment lab for students in grades K-8.

Our program is designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, problem solving and logical thinking - all while kids have fun and make new friends!

Our next session of Afterschool Labs begins April 9, 2018. We'd love to see you there! Want to try a class for free? No problem! Just give us a call at 214-614-8166 or email us at info@techiefactory.com  to reserve your spot.

 

SPRING 2018 SESSION LABS:

Junior Coders & Circuit Boards  Mondays 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Here beginners can learn the basics of programming with a mix of physical and digital activities. We’ll also introduce (or reinforce) proper use a keyboard, mouse, touchscreens, the Internet, and much more. We will also introduce microcontrollers and let students create ways to incorporate those with code they have written themselves. Find more info or Register Here

 

Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects  Mondays 5:15pm - 6:30pm

This class offers an Intro to hardware and programming skills using Raspberry Pi, Python, and more. Perfect for beginners or those with a little experience with the Pi or Pi Zero. Find more info or Register Here

 

Junior Robotics & Drones   Tuesdays, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Beginners can use their brains to problem solve, code, and learn how computers “think” while controlling multiple types of robots and drones in this lab. In the latter weeks, we’ll even build our own robots that students can take home for continued fun and learning.  Find more info or Register Here

 

3D Printing for Beginners  Tuesdays, 5:15pm - 6:30pm

In this 3D printing course, kids learn how to design their inspirations for 3D printing! Kids learn how to use TinkerCAD (3D modeling software) working with shapes to create 3D models. Kids will then work on a group project to present at the conclusion of the course. Find More Info or Register Here

 

Junior Electronics   Wednesdays, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Circuits power everything! And in this course, young learners can experience key concepts and components that offer electricity to toys, household items, and the larger world. Many classes will include take home items that kids have made themselves so they can “demo” circuits for friends and family members. Find more info or Register Here

 

Electronics 101   Wednesdays, 5:15pm - 6:30pm

Take circuitry to the next level in this afterschool lab! Students will construct many projects using electricity; they will learn to solder and repair short circuits and broken connections. Course includes lots of take home circuit board projects.  Find more info or Register Here

 

 

A few facts about our after school labs -

  • Each class has a maximum class size of only 10 students, and every lesson is customized to meet learners "where they are"
  • Students can enroll in a lab they have taken before and not repeat any content but instead will be challenged to further their knowledge of the subject matter
  • We're flexible about the suggested age range, as we know you know best which lab environments will work for your child

Any questions? Please call us at (214)614-8166 or email us at info@techiefactory.com 

 

 

 

Techie Factory

We KNOW you'd like a break...

...so, drop the kids at Techie Factory!

This Friday, 6:30pm-10:00pm

Pick your favorite activity: 

Play Roblox, Minecraft, Board Games, continue your current 3D Printing or other creative project and/or compete in Madden and FIFA Tournaments.

Pizza, salad, juice, water, ice cream/sorbet will be served, too!
Best for children five to twelve.

Want to send siblings? Use the Promo Code "SECOND" at checkout for a 10% discount off your total.

You can find registration information here on our website.