Fun Techtivities in November!
How will you be spending your November? 🤔 Come and celebrate the end of exams and the start of the holidays with our fun list of techtivities (tech + activities) while still staying safe!
Let’s start off with November’s #TechFact - it’s something that all of us are familiar with! 👀 And stay tuned till the end for our very new segment called #TechNews, where we bring you all the cool news on how tech is being used in Singapore! 🤖
Did you know that the QWERTY keyboard we have today is designed to slow you down? This is because when typewriters were first introduced, people were able to type very quickly, which then caused the keys to jam!
Take a closer look at your keyboard - which letters do you usually use the most? 👀 Do you think there would be any modifications made in the future? 🤔 Truly some food for thought indeed!
Now that we’re all warmed up, keep scrolling to discover techtivities that you and your family can indulge in this month! 😉
National Gallery's Children Biennale
Children’s Biennale by the National Gallery is back for its third edition, this time with a “phygital” (physical + digital) experience! Children up to 12 years old will get to embark on a journey of creative exploration and character-building through 9 artworks. These interactive art experiences seek to empower children to navigate these changing times with empathy and confidence.
It’s truly so awesome to see technology and art working hand-in-hand to bring more fun and joy to children across the globe! Join in the fun with your children and have a whale of a time exploring the art experiences by the National Gallery. 🎨
Details:
Includes: Hybrid exhibition that features online and on-site artworks to foster self-expression and creative exploration.
When: May - December 2021
Where: Online + National Gallery
Price: Free
Learn more here.
Otah & Friends Bus Tour
Hop on the Otah & Friends Bus Tour for an exciting 4-hour adventure with the kids! You’ll get to visit 2 local farms to learn about hydroponic farming techniques and get up close with goats. Taste fresh produce (like creamy goat milk and crisp vegetables!) and even shop at the organic market (only on the weekends) for the freshest greens and more. You’ll even be handed a free Otah & Friends pillow, which is perfect for cuddling during the bus ride!
It certainly is a unique opportunity to expose your little ones to science, engineering and technology as they see how the farms operate with their very own eyes! 👀 There are 3 pick-up points that you can choose from for transport to the farms - Chinatown, Seng Kang and Choa Chu Kang MRT. Check out this link to learn more about the pick-up timings!
Details:
Includes: Get hands-on experience in harvesting fresh produce and tasting them, learn about hydroponics farming techniques and feed animals!
When: 30 October - 20 November 2021
Where: Kok Fah Technology Farm + Hay Dairies
Price: $45 per pax
Book your slots here.
Learning Beautiful's Learning at Home Activities
A lot of us are still spending much of our time at home in order to stay safe and keep the virus at bay. If you’re running out of ideas on what to do - why not spend family time well and meaningfully with Learning Beautiful’s free Learning at Home activities?
Learning Beautiful’s DIY materials and activities for parents and children are great to introduce your little ones to computer science without the use of screens. Plus, they are FREE and printable for your convenience! You can check back weekly as activities are constantly being uploaded. Subscribe to their mailing list to be notified whenever the list is updated! ✉️
This Stacks - Pancake Pandemonium! is one of the many fun activities that you and your child can do to learn about stacks, a kind of data structure in computer science that are used for collecting and organising information.
Details:
Includes: Exciting activities to do with kids in the comfort of home.
Price: Free
Learn more here.
Coding Bytes: Nursery Rhymes
Coding Lab’s latest video series Coding Bytes is the best way to learn programming if you’re looking for something easy and quick to digest! Follow our step-by-step tutorial videos with your little ones by your side and be introduced to the wonderful world of Scratch. In the newest tutorial Nursery Rhymes, Tutor Joanne programmes our favourite childhood tunes! 🎶 She’ll teach us how to use musical notes to make well-loved rhymes - we’ve got Mary Had A Little Lamb, Baa Baa Black Sheep and Three Blind Mice! 🎹
Added your favourite nursery rhyme? Tag us @codinglabasia on Facebook or Instagram and stand a chance to be featured! 😉 Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel too to get notified on our latest videos.
Details:
Includes: Engaging, fun and quick tutorials on Scratch programming.
Price: Free
Watch the series here.
End the year with a bang in our
Year-End Coding Camps!
Celebrate the end of another fruitful year with us in our Year-End Coding Camps! 🥳 If your little one is between the ages of 4 to 18, we’ve got exciting workshops specially for them to get the best start in coding! You can sign up and join in the fun here.
We assure you that your child will be in safe hands with us - safe distancing measures will be put in place at all times and you can even opt for Online classes anytime. If you have any queries, feel free to drop us an email, call us or WhatsApp us to get in touch!
Details:
Date: 20 Nov - 31 December 2021
Location: Online, Parkway Parade, Bukit Timah (KAP Mall)
Price: From $401.52
To find out more, click here.
We’ll end off this month’s Techtivities a bit differently - with a new segment called #TechNews! Have you ever wondered what are the latest tech happenings in Singapore? 🤔 Well, you can now stay up to date with Coding Lab’s monthly #TechNews, as we bring you all the cool news on how tech is being used in Singapore! 🤖
This month’s tech news is about Jun Ming, an NUS student who utilises Artificial Intelligence to program his bicycle to ride on its own! 👨💻🚴 It’s truly so fascinating to see how AI is being innovatively used today. 🤩 Just imagine the wonderful things your child can create when he/she learns about AI too!
If you haven’t seen our previous techtivity recommendations, check out our October #TechtivitiesOfTheMonth, which includes more cool tech-related activities you can do with friends and family!
(Written by Zulaikha)