Hannah’s Summer Camp

Beck was asking about Hannah… Well let me tell ya’. Hannah is off to a summer camp at the South Carolina Governors School summer camp, “Goscitech“. Its a week long overnight camp where she chose the “Programming using minecraft” class. Here is an outline:

Robotics Programming Using MinecraftWouldn’t it be great if you could learn while you play? Program computers using the Lua language embedded in Minecraft, a 3D virtual world popular among teenagers and adults who like to build and design.  Write software to control virtual robots to operate and survive in the game using fundamental logical constructs, data structures, and approaches to problem solving that are transferrable to any programming environment.  Students will also learn basic computer architecture as they build circuits and logic gates using Minecraft’s redstone components.  After the course is completed, students may continue using the school’s Minecraft server to continue their exploration, or stay connected to friends in their class.  If students have not programmed before, Lua is a good place to start, and learning while you play Minecraft is a fun way to do it!  Students who enroll in this course must already have, or purchase, a valid user license for Minecraft, currently priced at $26.95.Instructor: Mr. Jon Shannon  
Grade Level: 8th, 9th & 10th

So this is neat. She will be learning the programming language “Lua” is based in the C language, so it will be a great basis to start!
I’m looking forward to seeing what she learns and what she thinks about it.

BTW, visiting the school was cool.. wow.. nice campus. I KNOW Hannah really wants to get into this school.

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Posted on 7 July '13 by , under Activities, Holidays.

One Comment to “Hannah’s Summer Camp”

#1 Posted by Rebecca (08.07.13 at 07:32 )

You go girl. And when it’s time to apply you wre one y prayer list!!