The following introductory workshops are currently being offered for pupils and teachers:

How does the internet work?

Information technology and the internet in particular are becoming increasingly important in children's everyday lives. As the facets and applications change very quickly, children should not only know what possibilities the Internet & Co. offer, but also understand the basic principles according to which they work.
In order to arouse children's interest in Computing Science at an early age and to create a basic understanding of information processing with computers, our offer is aimed at pupils and teachers from primary schools. You have the opportunity to have us organise an age-appropriate double lesson on site.
Pupils learn, among other things, how versatile Computing Science is, that computer scientists deal with the processing and transmission of data and
information and how this works. The
essential steps are played out with the children in role plays. They intuitively understand how the Internet is structured and the functional principles according to which its parts work together. The materials for this lesson can be obtained from the following address: https://it2school.informatik.uni-oldenburg.de/internetversteher/index.php

Introduction to programming with Scratch

The graphical programming environment Scratch offers an ideal introduction to programming for pupils. Programming elements can be easily put together in the form of puzzle pieces to create simple or complex applications. Pupils receive an introduction to the programme elements and create their first small applications in teams under supervision. This is a fun way for them to learn how algorithms work and gain an insight into logic.

Design your own fun games with Makey Makey

This teaching unit makes the technical processes involved in computer information processing recognisable. Makey Makey is a small micro-controller that gives pupils a creative approach to the basics of Computing Science. It can be used to transform everyday conductive objects such as bananas, modelling clay or people into touch-sensitive surfaces, which can then be connected to your computer. In this way, the input-processing-output principle, or EVA principle for short, can be taught very clearly. Pupils can very quickly design their own information systems in the form of a programme, programme them themselves and operate them using the micro-controller.

Calliope

In this workshop, pupils are given an exciting and playful approach to computer technology. The Calliope mini microcontroller, sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Economics, was developed for this purpose.
Pupils at primary school level are given an insight into the world of Computing Science. After initial small programming tasks, the pupils have the opportunity to develop creative solutions to everyday problems using the Calliope mini.

3D printing

Since 3D printers have become cheaper and cheaper in recent years, they have also become affordable for home users and hobbyists as well as for the education sector. Some schools have already purchased 3D printers to implement a wide range of projects in maths lessons or in the subject of art.
In this workshop, we would like to provide a brief insight into 3D modelling and printing and offer suggestions for practical applications. Pupils can realise their own creative ideas at the end of projects and view their own models in virtual reality.

Many other topics can also be explored in greater depth.

The workshops are supported by student teachers of Computing Science.
Under certain conditions, it is also possible to organise projects together with you at your school.