The kids were able to build their own Star Wars game and to get live feedback from one of the many coding experts (Disney executives, tech employees and engineers, respectively) that volunteered their time for the occasion. The purpose of the event (and Computer Science Education Week in general) is to nurture creativity and teach logic, both very important in the world of coding. The BB-8 cake was a hit with kids, droids and wookiees! Yes, that R2-D2 and Chewbacca (as seen with my boys). Plus, they LOVE coding.Īlso in attendance were some special guests, namely Karan Brar (“Ravi” on Disney Channel’s Bunk’d and Jessie), Sophie Reynolds (“Ashley” on Disney XD’s Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything), R2-D2 and Chewbacca. My kids were there, too, because it was too warm to leave them in the car (it’s L.A.). This week is Computer Science Education Week (December 7-13) and to show their support for the third annual Hour of Code global campaign, Disney provided a Star Wars “build-your-own-game” tutorial with non-profit at the Disney Interactive HQ (that means “headquarters”) on Monday, December 7, for local Boys & Girls Clubs, Girls Inc., and TXT: Teens Exploring Technology. After all, the children are the future, and the better their understanding of all things STEAM, the better the world will be-not that there is any pressure. You may have noticed the national shift toward STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and STEAM (STEM with a twist of art) curriculum in your local schools and clubs, and that’s a good thing.

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