Program for Snap!shot 2024

Victoria Phelps

In this presentation, we explore the integration of Snap!, into PrairieLearn, a robust testing and assignment delivery platform. Building upon last year's advancements in Snap! autograders integrated with Gradescope, this session introduces a novel approach where students can seamlessly program within the PrairieLearn environment and submit their assignments without leaving the interface. Th...
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Xavier Pi, Jordi Binefa

Concept Overview: The Smart Toys playground is designed around programmable devices that form the core of an engaging and educational game.

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Mary Fries

The second quantum revolution is upon us with billions of dollars being invested in quantum computing technologies by initiatives around the world. How will students be introduced to these technologies and their various potential applications across sectors? When introducing Snap! to physicists for feedback on how quantum computing might be incorporated, the graphical language of ZX-Calculus...
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Surferwolf

While TurtleStitch is known primarily for generating embroidery patterns, it can also be adapted for paper engineering projects. By harnessing the power of programming in TurtleStitch and cutting the design with an electronic paper cutting machine such as a Silhouette Cameo, a bridge from the digital to physical world can be created. Thereby, unlocking new possibilities of customizable pape...
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Gordon Stein

At a previous Snap!con, we demonstrated a robotics simulation that runs in the NetsBlox/Snap! interface. However, the environments the robots interact with were created in C# code, only the robot controller code was in Snap!. This made it infeasible for a student to contribute a new activity to the program.

However, our newest version has every environment...
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Josh Paley

Pedagogy and engagement need to go hand in hand. The main questions I ask when arranging a project are:

• Is it fun? If not, can't I do better for my students?
• Does it embed big ideas naturally so the learning doesn't feel forced?
• Does it leverage the best features of the programming language?
• Is it accessible to everyone in the room?

I...
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Ursula Wolz

Turtlestitch is great for small scale embroidery. But can it be used for other fiber arts domains like quilting? In pursuit of an answer I've explored turtle geometry, cartesian solutions and most recently event driven data capture. This lightening talk will demonstrate where turtles prevail as both a pedagogical and functionally useful tool. But it will also suggest that bridges to task oft...
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ebiwonop

BeatBlox is an extension of NetBlox. It consists of a family of blocks used for music creation. Adding blocks for playing instruments, playing sounds, recording and exporting audio.

In this talk I am going to give usages and examples of BeatBlox and also discuss how we aim to use BeatBlox to encourage students to learn Computer Science in an engaging way. Specifically showcasing is n...
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Saman Kittani

⁤Augmented Reality (AR) allows for novel methods of human-computer interaction impossible through traditional devices. ⁤⁤It also fosters engagement through its inherently visual nature. ⁤⁤ARBlox, a NetsBlox extension, expands upon the existing AR programming environments (e.g., Augmented-Reality Scratch) by offering expanded capabilities whilst remaining accessible. ⁤⁤ARBlox enables hand, fa...
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Dan Garcia

The Apple Vision Pro (AVP) has been called a “game-changing device”, allowing for a seamless blending of an augmented reality world locked in 3D space above your surroundings. Having explored coding in Snap! with the AVP, with the blocks floating above my table, and coding as simple as moving and pinching in space, it got us thinking what the experience might be like 10 years from now: