Eden Prairie Community Education

Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating a Deathly Hallow model, then creating you own magical pendant. Students will be able to pick one design to be printed and mailed home. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be design a droid. 3D Model will be printed and mailed home. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

What’s it like to play Dungeons and Dragon? Dungeons and Dragons, a timeless game of fantastical elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and fairies, offers great opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, team-building abilities, and creative thinking that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Start by learning its basics, creating your own character, and embarking on an amazing roleplaying game. Additional Technical Requirement: PC needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Learn the basics of Dungeon and Dragons. Pick and develop your character and join us for a Minecraft one shot campaign. Additional Technical Requirement: PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Dive into more advanced computer science topics, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Computers are getting smarter every day due to advances in machine learning algorithms. Coders can teach computers to recognize faces, play games, and find patterns. In our class, we will create a chatbot, Rock Paper Scissors game, and more. Additional Technical Requirement: Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

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). Additional Technical Requirement: Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Unleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in multiple unique, themed escape room adventure maps. Our mission is to race through the end and escape the Ender Dragon. Students will get a copy of the world to continue development at home.We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition PC (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Unleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in multiple unique, themed lands. Build different biomes or base a section on your favorite movie or video game! Students will get a copy of the world to continue development at home. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition PC (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Learn how to create YouTube content! YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use to create top 10 or favorite list videos. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack. Then share your finished video with the world. Additional Technical Requirement: Cell Phone video camera or external webcam Wondershare Filmora (free download) PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. This course is offered by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/