Brussels January 2026

Own objectives

  1. help kids understand what programming is
  2. see that emerging technology is not out of reach
  3. co-create Biggu's Gate to address their needs

Based on TADAWorkshopMarch2024 with few changes

Steps

Opening iscussion

  • what are you interested in
  • is anything related to tech

Tech around us

  • typical
    • mobile phone
    • smart watch
  • unexpected ones
    • laptop
    • WiFi hotspot
    • pocket calculator
    • public transport, debit/credit cards
  • all with the same architecture and affordances
    • even though different form factors

XR headset is also just a computer

  • same similarity and same differences
  • remote control to showcase the view from headset
    • use scrcpy of rooted headset to laptop
      • adb connect 192.168.1.XXX:5555
        • verify before participants enter the room
      • can adapt scrcpylowres for Quest 3 resolution
        • e.g. scrcpy --crop 2064:2208:0:0

Modifying a scene in headset

  • ideally share with the next person

Closing discussion

  • questions from participants
  • reminder of the big picture
    • once you can program ONE device, you can program ANY other device

ToDo