Pseudo-code dance (ref A-002)

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Domain: technology, art | Age group: All

Description

Choregraphy to learn about basics of coding. Pseudo-code is initially presented and reviewed, insisting on conditions, loops, libraries concepts, ...

A good way to organize a break regrouping everyone during an event. Pseudo-code can be translated in all languages (examples available on request in luxemburgish, english, german, french, arabic and farsi).

On request, pseudo-code can either be generic or inspired by any given programming language.

Example of pseudo-code (generic):

START
ADD to SPEED 1
STAND up
MOVE 2 steps back
TURN - 90
CLAP hands
TURN 90
MOVE 2 steps forward
JUMP
CLAP hands
IF Trouser colour = blue THEN say "Hack4Kids"
ELSE IF Shirt colour = white THEN say "Cool"
ELSE say "hu?"
TURN 90
JUMP
MOVE 1 step forward
TURN - 90
IF flag = red THEN call library 1
ELSE sit
END

LIBRARY 1
MOVE 1 step forward
CLAP feets
MOVE 1 step back
TURN 90
MOVE 2 steps forward
IF shirt color = white clap hands
ELSE jump
MOVE 1 step back 
SMILE
GOTO START

Requirements and information

  • Max size of group: N/a
  • Ideal duration: 15 mins
  • Max duration: 20 mins
  • Collaborative activity? NO
  • Activity involving children & parents' collaboration? NO
  • Room: Large open room
  • Projection material: NO
  • Electricity: NO
  • Furniture: NP
  • Wi-Fi: NO
  • New content for each Event? YES
  • Number of HRs (outside supervising staff): 1 per WorkShop

Photo

Pseudo Code Dance Photo credit: SECURITYMADEIN.LU