AWS CloudRoom Workshop Episode 1

About Episode 1

This episode focuses on the cloud and what it enables us to do. In this episode, the AWS CloudRoom team uses the cloud to help people in the aftermath of a natural disaster, with students using a block coding based activity to help the team to come up with cloud focussed solutions for the team to reach those in need.

This workshop comes in two forms:

  • An online 'plugged' version, that can be completed on the online scratch coding platform PictoBlox.
  • An offline 'unplugged' card game, that allows your students to complete the coding activity using a set of coding playing cards that map out the journey they need to create in order to complete the activity.

The Workshop Elements

Every AWS CloudRoom workshop combines three elements:
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The AWS CloudRoom Animated Story
Learning through story: Every AWS CloudRoom story is written using real-world scenarios, with our very own cast of AWS CloudRoom characters. They draw on real events or emerging technologies to introduce students to real life applications of cloud technology.
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The Cloud-based Practical Activity
Learning through discovery: every practical activity is closely aligned with the animated story of that episode so students can apply the ideas they are introduced to in a practical, class-based way. As the teacher or facilitator, you do not need any specialist knowledge or skill as each activity is fully supported through guides and video tutorials.
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'My Journey to Here' Volunteer Story
Learning from experience: This is the only volunteer-led element of the workshop. AWS volunteers will share their personal journey from school to where they work now. Volunteers will share their challenges as well as their accomplishments, to give your students a real vision of what careers are possible in the cloud technology industry.

Animated Episode Story

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Video Companion
If you require the activity guide in a language other than english, please click on your language button to download your activity guide.

Episode 1 Practical Activity

The episode 1 activity focuses on practical activities using Scratch coding. Why?

Because children absorb information best when there is an actual output from their learning. This means that they will get a reward for what they have been doing in the workshop – making a line-following robot, for example.

Practical Activity Resources

You can find below the the resources required for the practical activity for each version of the AWS CloudRoom episode 1 workshop.

Select the tab depending on whether you are using the 'plugged' or 'unplugged' activity, and click on the resources to use or download.

Plugged
If you require the activity guide in a language other than english, please click on your language button to download your activity guide.
Unplugged
If you require the activity guide and card game in a language other than english, please click on your language button to download your activity resources.
This is where your volunteers share their 'Journey to Here' career story! If you would like to share additional volunteer stories, you can visit our Career Story Library. Please note: these pre-recorded stories are currently available in English only.

Need more guidance?

We have created the AWS CloudRoom "App" - a fully plug 'n' play, all inclusive workshop that will allow you to run your own workshop in a pre-set workshop framework, to a fixed time.

That way, you can have full control over how much you lead or present within the practical activity or volunteer story, and when you would like the AWS CloudRoom App to take control.

Choose the workshop version that you would like to run below, and click through to our CloudRoom app to start your workshop!