Flipping the Focus

06/03/2026

🎲 Most students learn probability by solving questions. What if they learned it by building simulations? 🎲

🐍I've just finished developing a new online learning experience that combines Python coding, mathematics, probability, simulation, and computational thinking into one engaging journey. Rather than simply learning Python commands, participants learn to think like programmers and mathematicians.

📈Through a series of progressively challenging coding projects, learners build simulations, investigate probability, analyze data, work with functions, loops, dictionaries, modular programming, and even explore dependent events through authentic coding challenges.

Whether you're:
✅ A middle or secondary student interested in coding
✅ An educator looking to strengthen computational thinking
✅ A parent seeking meaningful STEM learning opportunities
✅ Someone curious about programming and problem solving ...
.. this course provides a practical and engaging introduction to coding through real mathematical investigations.

🎯By the end of the course, learners won't just understand probability—they'll have built simulations to explore it themselves.

✨Check out this and other excellent Python coding courses I've developed at: https://www.flippingthefocus.ca/online-learning-experiences.html ✨

05/25/2026

📢​ Bring engaging Coding and Artificial Intelligence workshops into your camp, school, or community program this summer!

🌟 ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ 🌟
https://www.flippingthefocus.ca/coding-ai-workshops.html

📢 Now Booking: Summer Coding & AI Workshops!

I’m currently partnering with schools, camps, organizations, and community groups to lead engaging, hands-on Coding and Artificial Intelligence workshops for students aged 10–14, as well as educator professional learning.

👉 Important: I provide in-person workshop facilitation as part of your existing camp, program, or learning event. I do not organize or run full camps—I collaborate with your team to deliver high-impact learning experiences within your schedule.

📍 Availability: Workshops are offered in-person across the Cornwall, Ottawa, and Kingston regions. Travel to surrounding or more distant locations may also be arranged.

What Students Will Explore:

➡️AI in Action - Train simple machine learning models and bring AI to life through interactive, physical computing projects.
➡️Creative Coding with Python - Design and code original stories, games, or geometric art, blending logic with creativity.
➡️Vibe Coding & Innovation - A student-driven approach where learners explore, experiment, and create projects that reflect their own ideas.

Key Skill Development:

✅️Computational thinking & problem solving
✅️Creativity and design thinking
Digital literacy and AI awareness
✅️Collaboration and communication
Confidence with emerging technologies

How I Support Your Program:

🙌Seamless integration into your existing schedule, camp structure, or learning event
🙌Flexible formats (single sessions, half-day, full-day, or multi-day series)
🙌Fully facilitated, hands-on and student-centered workshops
🙌Designed to complement your program goals while offering something innovative and future-focused

Why Work With Me:

With 24+ years in education, I bring experience as a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, and system-level consultant in digital learning, coding, and mathematics education.

I specialize in designing learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and grounded in real classroom practice—helping students build both skills and confidence with emerging technologies.

Learn More/Request Workshops at https://www.flippingthefocus.ca/coding-ai-workshops.html.

If you’re not sure where to start, message me to start a conversation.

Chris Stewart
Founder & Faciltator, Flipping the Focus

05/22/2026

I’ve just updated the online learning experiences at Flipping the Focus!

The latest featured experience: 🖼️Coding Geometric Art with Python

📖Through a self-paced, 6-module online course, learners can create visually-appealing geometric art while developing Python coding skills in accessible and creative ways.

✨Designed for varied audiences and learning contexts, this experience blends:

✔ Coding
✔ Creativity
✔ Computational thinking
✔ Geometric Art
✔ Logic and problem solving

More learning experiences will continue to be added over time, including a Dice Games course!

🚀 Explore this new experience and others, bookmark the website, and subscribe to notifications.

https://www.flippingthefocus.ca/online-learning-experiences.html

05/14/2026

I’ve just officially expanded Flipping the Focus with online learning experiences, designed to help learners build future-ready, AI, coding, and computational thinking skills through meaningful, engaging projects.

The first featured experience: 🐍Python Story Machine

📖Through a self-paced, 7-module online course, learners can create interactive stories, adventures, and decision-based narratives while developing Python coding skills in accessible and creative ways.

✨Designed for varied audiences and learning contexts, this first experience blends:

✔ Coding

✔ Creativity

✔ Computational thinking

✔ Storytelling

✔ Logic and problem solving

More learning experiences will continue to be added over time, including Turtle Art and Dice Games courses!

🚀 Explore this first experience, bookmark the website, and subscribe to notifications.

https://www.flippingthefocus.ca/online-learning-experiences.html

05/11/2026

📢 Now Booking: Summer Coding & AI Workshops!

I’m currently partnering with schools, camps, organizations, and community groups to lead engaging, hands-on Coding and Artificial Intelligence workshops for students aged 10–14, as well as educator professional learning.

👉 Important: I provide in-person workshop facilitation as part of your existing camp, program, or learning event. I do not organize or run full camps—I collaborate with your team to deliver high-impact learning experiences within your schedule.

📍 Availability: Workshops are offered in-person across the Cornwall, Ottawa, and Kingston regions. Travel to surrounding or more distant locations may also be arranged.

What Students Will Explore:

➡️AI in Action - Train simple machine learning models and bring AI to life through interactive, physical computing projects.
➡️Creative Coding with Python - Design and code original stories, games, or geometric art, blending logic with creativity.
➡️Vibe Coding & Innovation - A student-driven approach where learners explore, experiment, and create projects that reflect their own ideas.

Key Skill Development:

✅️Computational thinking & problem solving
✅️Creativity and design thinking
Digital literacy and AI awareness
✅️Collaboration and communication
Confidence with emerging technologies

How I Support Your Program:

🙌Seamless integration into your existing schedule, camp structure, or learning event
🙌Flexible formats (single sessions, half-day, full-day, or multi-day series)
🙌Fully facilitated, hands-on and student-centered workshops
🙌Designed to complement your program goals while offering something innovative and future-focused

Why Work With Me:

With 24+ years in education, I bring experience as a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, and system-level consultant in digital learning, coding, and mathematics education.

I specialize in designing learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and grounded in real classroom practice—helping students build both skills and confidence with emerging technologies.

Learn More/Request Workshops at https://www.flippingthefocus.ca/coding-ai-workshops.html.

If you’re not sure where to start, message me to start a conversation.

Chris Stewart
Founder & Faciltator, Flipping the Focus

05/10/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵, 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿!

I’ve bundled together 6 engaging Python teacher resources to span Grades 4–10, designed to help teachers introduce text-based coding in meaningful ways.

Inside the bundle, you'll find:
🎲 Probability Dice Games – simulation, randomness, and strategic thinking
🔢 Number Games – logic, loops, variables, and interactive programs
😄 Fun Name Generator – strings, lists, user input, and functions
🎨 Python Turtle Graphics – geometry, art, patterns, and algorithmic design
🐉 Story Machine – storytelling, coding narratives, and creative writing themes
💡 Scaffolded projects that move learners from beginner coding skills to more advanced computational thinking

These resources are built for real classrooms and emphasize:
✔ Student engagement
✔ Step-by-step progression
✔ Mathematical thinking
✔ Creativity + problem solving
✔ Well-detailed guides
✔ Great for STEM, enrichment, coding clubs, or classroom use

If you're looking to bring coding alive in your classroom with projects students enjoy, this bundle was designed for you!

Check it out: https://bit.ly/coding-across-grades

05/10/2026

Python Story Machine: Interactive Coding Projects for Grades 5–10

This guidebook blends Python coding, storytelling, and computational thinking to help students create interactive, choice-based adventures while learning key programming concepts.

Students progress from:

✔ random story generators
✔ conditionals and branching narratives
✔ dictionaries and character traits
✔ functions, loops, and gamified scoring systems

What I love most about this project is its cross-curricular potential--bringing together:

💡 coding
📚 literacy
🧠 problem-solving
🎮 creativity and game design

The projects are designed to support a wide range of learners while helping students see coding as a creative tool for building and storytelling.

Check out the preview: https://bit.ly/python-storytelling

05/05/2026

04/15/2026

Helping students learn coding is important. Helping them learn coding through games, creativity, math, logic, and problem solving is even better!

I’ve bundled together 5 engaging Python resources for Junior and Intermediate classrooms, designed to help teachers introduce text-based coding in meaningful ways.

Inside the bundle, teachers and students can explore:
🎲 Probability Dice Games--simulation, randomness, and strategic thinking
🔢 Number Games--logic, loops, variables, and interactive programs
😄 Fun Name Generator--strings, lists, user input, and functions
🎨 Python Turtle Graphics--geometry, art, patterns, and algorithmic design
💡 Scaffolded projects that move learners from beginner coding skills to more advanced computational thinking

These resources are built for teachers and emphasize:
✔ Student engagement
✔ Step-by-step progression
✔ Mathematical thinking
✔ Creativity + problem solving
✔ Detailed guide for teachers
✔ Great for STEM, enrichment, coding clubs, or classroom use

If you're looking to bring coding alive in your classroom with projects students enjoy, this bundle was designed for you.

Preview and grab the bundle on my webstore: https://bit.ly/PythonAcrossTheGrades