Programming Games with Witelo: Digital Ideas Come to Life in Jena
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Personal game ideas come to life in Jena
How does a computer game actually come into being? In the workshop Programming Games with Witelo, children from the age of 10 explore the creative world of Scratch and develop their own digital game ideas at the Lobeda district library. This family experience combines children's laughter, curiosity, and fun learning with a child-friendly introduction to computer science.
Programming with Imagination and Curiosity
Scratch makes the first steps in programming clear and age-appropriate. With colorful blocks, characters, and movements, participants learn how an idea gradually transforms into a small game world. They can directly try out, modify, and further develop their own projects.
Creativity Meets Logical Thinking
The workshop promotes an active learning experience: children plan processes, test rules, and seek their own solutions. In this way, creativity, concentration, structured thinking, and problem-solving skills grow. Each functioning segment of the game becomes a visible success experience and strengthens confidence in their own abilities.
Shared Time in the District Library
The calm atmosphere of the Ernst-Abbe Library provides a suitable setting for focused tinkering and shared discovery. The children learn from each other, exchange ideas, and experience digital education as a communal family offering. The course is led by Dr. Nico Bergemann.
Regular and Free Children's Offer
The workshop takes place regularly on Fridays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM outside of school holidays. The event on Friday, October 30, 2026, is free of charge; no registration is necessary. The offer is aimed at interested children aged 10 and above or from grade 5.
Conclusion: Creating Digital Worlds on Their Own
In programming with Scratch, children experience how their imagination, patience, and logical thinking come together to create their own game. Families can expect a child-friendly, pedagogically valuable learning experience filled with curiosity and shared moments of success. Those who want to not only use digital worlds but also create them themselves will find an inspiring place at the Lobeda district library.
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