Over the last 8 years, Choreographer Rebecca Evans and Computing Curriculum Specialist Su Adams have been developing Move and Code - a programme that uses movement and physical computing to teach the fundamentals of programming and computational thinking. This is with the aim to inspire female and non-binary identifying students ages 11-14 into a future digital career. They will be sharing the methods and ideas they have developed, discoveries they have made and questions they still have. 

With only 22% of GCSE computing students being female identifying (as of 2022) and similarly reflected in the IT workforce, this talk will look at what role creativity, specifically movement and physical computing, can play in engaging and diversifying the digital future. 



Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 27th October 2023 at 1pm for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England. 

Address:

Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:

The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.