Toronto
York University – Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence
11 Arboretum Lane, North York, ON M3J 1P3
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
11 AM – 03 PM
WORKSHOP
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
Kick off the new Technology Year with a hands-on LEGO Robotics experience using LEGO SPIKE Prime. Beginner students build and code their first moving robotic machine, while Advanced students dive into robot subsystems, gears, and real Python programming — all materials provided free.
September 26, 2026
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About this workshop
Kick off the new technology year with an exciting hands-on LEGO Robotics experience! Students will build on their robotics and coding skills through practical challenges using LEGO SPIKE Prime.
Beginners will strengthen their understanding of sequencing, motors, and programming as they build and code moving robotic machines. Advanced learners will take on more challenging engineering concepts, exploring robot subsystems, gears, decomposition, and real Python programming.
Whether returning from last year or joining the program for the first time, students will have the opportunity to build, code, test, debug, and bring their robotic creations to life.
Materials Provided FREE
All materials required for the workshop will be provided free of charge by our organization, including:
- Laptop or tablet with SPIKE app installed
- LEGO SPIKE Prime kit with hub and motors
- Student coding worksheets
No equipment is required. Students simply need to come ready to build, code, experiment, and create!
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Students will explore how instructions control robotic systems and learn why the order of commands matters. Through hands-on activities, they will connect motors to the SPIKE Prime Hub, create coding sequences, and build and program a moving robotic machine.
By the end of the workshop, Beginner Track students will be able to:
Test, identify, and fix problems in their programs
Identify the main components of a LEGO SPIKE Prime kit
Understand sequencing and why the order of coding instructions matters
Connect and control motors using the SPIKE Prime Hub
Build and run simple programs using coding blocks
Advanced learners will take their robotics skills further through engineering thinking and real Python programming. Students will explore decomposition, robotic subsystems, motors and gears, and learn how Python code can directly control robotic hardware.
Advanced Track Learning Outcomes
Test, debug, and improve their robotic programs.
Apply decomposition to break robotic systems into manageable parts.
Identify and understand key robotic subsystems.
Explore how motors and gears affect speed, movement, and force.
Write and run Python code to control robotic hardware.
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Hamilton
McMaster University, John Hodgins Engineering Building
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
11 AM – 03 PM
Calgary
University of Calgary, School of Computer Science
2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
1PM -05PM
Edmonton
NorQuest College
10215 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
01 PM – 05 PM
Windsor
University of Windsor, Erie Building
401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
11 AM – 03 PM
London
Western University, Spencer Engineering Building
1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, Canada
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
11 AM – 03 PM
Ottawa
University of Ottawa
160 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
11 AM – 03 PM
Brampton
Sheridan College, Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton, ON
Think Like a Coder: Your First Algorithm
September 26, 2026
11 AM – 03 PM
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