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  • 2024.02.10

LEGO Scratch lovers gather! Popular event [LEGO BRICK CODE CLICK] will be held in March!

Hello, this is Bhushan from GLI Musashi-Kosugi School!

As soon as we announce the event, it fills up immediately!Musashi-Kosugi's very popular "LEGO & Scratch Event"LEGO BRICK CODE CLICK" will be held on Saturday, March 9.The event will be held at the same time as the previous ones! (Photos from past events)

The last event held in January was also a great success,Students themselves using LEGO and Scratch.Create a gameThe students were asked to do so. (*Click on the video below for more details)

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!)

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

● Play with games you have created yourself.

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 eight to arrive.We will be happy to do so. If you are at all interested, please come and visit us!

LEGO BRICK CODE CLICK Details

Schedule
Saturday, March 9, 10:00am-11:00am

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 8 students

Participation fee (tax included)
Internal students: 1,100 yen
GEC Premium and Standard students: 1,980 yen
GEC free member: 2,750 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
10:00~10:10: Learn English words used in LEGO and Scratch
10:10~10:40: Let's build a LEGO controller as a team!
10:40~11:00: Let's play a game using LEGO controllers!

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 seeing you and your children!

GLI Musashi Kosugi School Bhushan (Japanese translation by Erica)

 
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