Digital Skills for Kids Master Class

Mark and Katherine introduce a Kickstarter project aimed at teaching children digital and creative skills through free video master classes. These classes, designed for ages 8 to 18, cover topics like gaming, animation, and technology. The first master class focuses on creating video games in Minecraft, teaching design, coding, and video editing. Supported by experts and partners like the BBC and top YouTube talent, the project aims to provide free educational resources globally. A successful taster class has already reached 1,200 kids in 80 countries. The creators have extensive experience in media and digital festivals.

What is the main goal of the Kickstarter project introduced by Mark and Katherine?

• To launch a new children's TV channel

• To create a new social media platform for kids

• To teach children digital and creative skills

• To develop a new video game

What age group are the video master classes designed for?

• 10 to 20 year olds

• 8 to 18 year olds

• 5 to 15 year olds

• 12 to 22 year olds

What is the focus of the first master class in the series?

• Building websites

• Learning digital photography

• Developing video games in Minecraft

• Creating animations

Which skill is NOT mentioned as part of the Minecraft master class?

• 2D and 3D design

• Graphic design

• Video editing

• Circuit wiring

Who is Adam Clark in the context of the Minecraft master class?

• A game designer

• A video editor

• A Minecraft artist

• A coding expert

What is Dragos known for in the Minecraft community?

• Designing Minecraft skins

• Developing Minecraft maps

• Creating Minecraft tutorials

• Writing Minecraft stories

Which company is NOT mentioned as having worked with Blockworks?

• Microsoft

• Disney

• Sony Pictures

• Apple

How many kids participated in the taster class during the first week?

• 500

• 800

• 1200

• 1500

What is Katherine's professional background?

• Game development

• Producing and directing factual shows

• Software engineering

• Graphic design

What is the ultimate goal of supporting the Kickstarter project?

• To help kids learn digital skills for free

• To build a new educational app

• To create a new video game

• To launch a new TV series