Game On! Teaching K-6 Computer Science with MakeCode Arcade
Part of PDTCA 2026
Friday 20 February 2026·6:40 pm
Explore MakeCode Arcade, a block-based coding platform where students create retro-style video games. In this hands-on session, teachers will remix, customize, and build games while connecting to digital literacy and computational thinking. No coding experience is needed, although it is a benefit.
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