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  • 2023.11.03

The very popular 【Scratch Fun Event】is back with a power-up!

Hello, this is Tora from GLI Musashikosugi 🐯.

As soon as the event is announced, it fills up quickly! Scratch Fun Event", a very popular event in Musashi-KosugiThe new "LEGO BRICK CODE CLICK" and power up,The event was held as a large 6-hour eventThe event will be (*Pictures below are from the previous event)

What is Scratch?

As some of you may know, we explain what "Scratch" is,Programming to create animations and games by moving blocks and combining them like a puzzle, just like a game.about. It was created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Learn the basics of programming visually and with fun using colorful blocksand is used as a teaching material for beginners in programming, not only in Japan but also around the world.

What are the advantages of scratch?

Frankly, there are many. Here it is.Three.Introduction.

(1) Improvement of problem-solving skills

When creating a program in Scratch,As we plan and proceed, we need to remove bugs (errors) and test to see if the system will function properly. Testing is necessary to ensure that the system is functioning properly.This is the first step in the process. By experiencing such a series of tasks, you will learn how to handle and solve problems that occur in front of you. This will lead to the improvement of such problem-solving skills.

(2) Improve critical thinking skills

Critical thinking is a way of thinking critically.Critical thinking helps us to understand things accurately and builds the foundation and skills for planning, problem solving, and decision making.

By cultivating this skill, you will be able to break down problems that arise into smaller steps, think logically, and find creative solutions when creating programs. Scratch is a great way to train such skills.

(3) Creativity can be enhanced.

Using Scratch to create games, animations, and other programs, Fun Event provides a fun and creative outlet for students as they use existing Scratch games as well as create new games from scratch.

Other."confidence building," "ability to collaborate with other users," "improved communication skills."These include.

What will we do at this event?

this time."LEGO BRICK CODE CLICK"Now, let's take a look at the LEGO and ScratchCreate a new gameYou will be asked to do so.

And,Actual playYou will be asked to do it. Like this (*click on the video!)

This time, not only that!

Out of the classroom.Field trip to Kawasaki Robostage to experience robots and VRThe students will learn cutting-edge technologies in programming and engineering, as well as VR, and explore technology.

Six full hours of classroom activities and field trips,Brought to you by programming and robotics enthusiasts!I will do so!

Before starting the above activities, you will also learn some English words related to LEGO and Scratch, so by participating in this event, you will be able to learn more about LEGO and Scratch.

●LEGO and Scratch can be experienced while having fun

Develop programming skills

Experience cutting-edge technology

You can also consolidate English vocabulary.

and full of advantages.

Scratch and other programming skills are,Information is essential for the 2025 Common University Entrance Examination.Essential skills for the future, such as becoming aThis is becoming the case.

So, why don't you come and learn such skills while having fun all day long?

Again, we want to support each and every one of you.First 10 to arrive.I will be happy to do so. If you are at all interested, please come and visit us!

LEGO BRICK CODE CLICK Details

Schedule
Saturday, November 25, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Venue
GLI Musashi Kosugi School (Access:https://gli-english.com/access/musashikosugi/)

Grade level of participation
From 1st grade to 6th grade

Capacity
Limited to the first 10 applicants

Participation fee
Internal students: 6,600 yen (*only per hour)1,100 yen.)
GEC Premium and Standard students: 11,800 yen
GEC free member: 16,500 yen

*No first month's membership fee and the same events as internal students.GEC Event Memberschool (e.g. of ikebana)this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)You can join from (Some events are open to members with different membership statuses and have different entry fees.)

Schedule
10:30~10:40: Learn English words used in LEGO and Scratch
10:40~11:10: Build a LEGO controller with the support of the instructor
11:10~11:30: Let's play a game using LEGO controllers!
11:30~12:00: Lunch
12:00~13:15: "TheKawasaki RobostageGo to
13:15~14:15: Robot tour/VR experience, etc.
14:15~15:30: Move to the classroom
15:30~16:30: Reflection and mini presentation

How to apply
If you wish to participate in this "LEGO BRICK CODE CLICK", click the button below on the official GLI LINE,Message for "LEGO Scratch EventPlease send us a

We will reply to your message with confirmation and details about the day's event.

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Again, expect the slots to fill up quickly.If you are interested, please register immediately. Would you like to learn "Scratch" and "LEGO" while having fun? We are looking forward to your child's participation ^ ^.

GLI Musashi Kosugi School Tora (Japanese translation by Erica)

 
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