Registration is required. Registration for lessons closes up to 2 weeks prior to the lesson. After that time, please contact SDM for availability. Topics can also be taught at any time in individual appointments. Cancellation must be at least 48 hours before the lesson begins to avoid future appointment restrictions.
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Individual Appointments at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
SDM offers individual appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to see if we have an opening on any particular day. Any topic, any time.
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Individual Appointments at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
SDM offers individual appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to see if we have an opening on any particular day. Any topic, any time.
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Windows 11 Basics
Windows 11 Basics
Scratch is a visual block based programming language, with a focus on fun coding. Topics will include motion, costumes, backgrounds, sound, sensing and events.
Windows 11 Basics
Windows 11 Basics
Scratch is a visual block based programming language, with a focus on fun coding. Topics will include motion, costumes, backgrounds, sound, sensing and events.
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Individual Appointments at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
SDM offers individual appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to see if we have an opening on any particular day. Any topic, any time.
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Small Business – Social Media and Tech Topics
Small Business – Social Media and Tech Topics
The topic for this meeting is using Pinterest for your business. Our Small Business Tech and Social Media group discussions are back from 10.00 am to 11:00 am on some Thursdays. Advanced registration is required. Group size is limited. We alternate open discussions with meetings on particular topics. Online registration closes on Sunday of the …
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Individual Appointments at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
SDM offers individual appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to see if we have an opening on any particular day. Any topic, any time.
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Please read these registration rules for summer lessons
Summer 2023 Small Group Lessons for Children in Grades 2 - 8 Summer Lesson Cancellation Policy In order to provide free small group lessons and appointments to as many people as possible, we have to make the best use of our staff, including our summer staff. Late cancellations, and no-shows, prevent us from providing those …
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Individual Appointments at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
SDM offers individual appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to see if we have an opening on any particular day. Any topic, any time.
Scratch Programming Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Scratch Programming Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Scratch is a visual block based programming language, with a focus on fun coding. Topics will include motion, costumes, backgrounds, sound, sensing and events.
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
Students will learn how to create a CAD design for an item to be built. This lesson requires approximately middle school levels of reading and math comprehension. Programming of the CAD design is done in TinkerCAD. To create a drawing for printing, most children will require more than one TinkerCAD lesson or individual appointment.
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Arduino Robotics Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Arduino Robotics Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Students will work individually or in pairs with an Arduino board and learn how to connect it, get it running, and begin basic robotics projects. No prior experience is required but generally a middle school level of math and language is useful.Â
Lego Robotics Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Lego Robotics Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions. Lego programming is done in Scratch-like block coding.
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3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
Students will learn how to create a CAD design for an item to be built. This lesson requires approximately middle school levels of reading and math comprehension. Programming of the CAD design is done in TinkerCAD. To create a drawing for printing, most children will require more than one TinkerCAD lesson or individual appointment.
Scratch Programming Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Scratch Programming Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Scratch is a visual block based programming language, with a focus on fun coding. Topics will include motion, costumes, backgrounds, sound, sensing and events.
4 events,
Lego Robotics Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Lego Robotics Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions. Lego programming is done in Scratch-like block coding.
Digital Art for Elementary and Middle School Students
Digital Art for Elementary and Middle School Students
In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced. Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required. Competence in using a computer is required.
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Video Editing Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Video Editing Introduction for Elementary and Middle School Students
Students will learn how to use software such as Adobe's Premier Rush to create a video. Whether they want to cut a piece out of a longer video, create their own slideshow, add titles, or produce a professional video, they will leave this lesson understanding the basics of video editing. Attendees should be adept users of a computer. Upper elementary or middle school students with an interest in video editing would be appropriate. Students who have their own video content can work on that. Other students will work on generic video clips.
Digital Art Drop In for Elementary and Middle School Students
Digital Art Drop In for Elementary and Middle School Students
We offer 2 hour blocks of drop-in digital art, where students can use our equipment with minimal help, but can ask questions they may have. These seats will be available in the order of arrival until we have assigned all available equipment.
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Digital Art for Elementary and Middle School Students
Digital Art for Elementary and Middle School Students
In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced. Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required. Competence in using a computer is required.
What is Inside a Computer for Elementary and Middle School Students
What is Inside a Computer for Elementary and Middle School Students
We will take apart and reassemble a computer, and other pieces of equipment. Everyone will have hands-on experience of what the pieces of a computer look like, what they do, and how they fit together. No prior experience is required. Due to the nature of this lesson, students will be required to follow directions, demonstrate patience, and listening skills.
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