Eden Prairie Community Education

Don’t Just PLAY games. CREATE them! All new games and characters! Create and learn to modify our arcade-style games using Scratch. Scratch is a programming language, developed by MIT. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse). Home Technical Requirements For Class: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones Course Offered By: Tech Academy

In this class, we introduce students’ programming concepts using Scratch. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Students will be instructed to make a Mario Kart - style game. Then pick custom characters, track to customize their games. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse). Home Technical Requirements For Class: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones Course Offered By: Tech Academy

Unleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in multiple unique, themed Escape Room Adventure Map. Our mission to race through the end and escape the Ender Dragon. Students will get a copy of the world to continue development at home. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse). Home Technical Requirements For Class: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Minecraft Java Edition PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones Course Offered By: Tech Academy

Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft using MCreator. Customize yourgaming experience! MCreator is a great tool to learn Minecraft modding and to learn concepts ofsoftware programming. We will make a custom ModPack. Students should be comfortable with keyboarding, and, of course, playingMinecraft!At the end of the class, take home your Mods to share with family and friends.Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse). Home Technical Requirements For Class: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Minecraft Java Edition PC only will not work on Apple, Mac, Chromebook, tablets, or phones. Mcreator - free downloadable software This must be downloaded and installed before class. Course Offered By: Tech Academy

In this class, we introduce students’ programming concepts using Scratch. Learn to create multiplayer games. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse). Home Technical Requirements For Class: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones Course Offered By: Tech Academy

Hack into the code of classic games! Students will learn Java coding skills while modifying games. Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class. This fun class is our staff’s and students’ favorite codling class. We will be editing text files. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with common tasks using a computer operating system (text-editing and understanding directory structures) and good keyboarding skills is required. Home Technical Requirements For Class: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones BlueJay - free download, Java development Environment, will provide download instructions before class Course Offered By: Tech Academy

New Projects! This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. This course is an excellent introduction to 3D printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, imagine and see their creations come to life. One 3D Designed will be printed and mailed to students. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Home Technical Requirements For Class: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Cura (free download) Course Offered By: Tech Academy