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Tools & Platforms
The Tabu Youth Hackathon gives you a head start with tools you can use. The most important thing is that your creation is publicly accessible. All tools listed here are beginner‑friendly, accessible, and perfect for creative exploration.
You don’t need to master any tool.
Just pick one that feels fun and start experimenting.
A visual coding platform where you can create games, animations, and interactive stories.
Perfect for beginners and storytellers.
Microsoft’s block‑based coding environment.
Great for:
- Micro:bit
- MakeCode Arcade (retro‑style games)
- LEGO Spike
- Minecraft Education Edition
A playful coding platform with guided lessons and creative challenges.
Beginner‑friendly coding puzzles, activities, and mini‑projects.
A tiny programmable computer for physical computing projects — lights, sensors, buttons, and more.
Build robots, machines, and interactive prototypes using LEGO bricks and sensors.
Any simple robotics kit works — from line‑following robots to programmable arms.
Combine Micro:bit with motors, LEDs, or environmental sensors to build creative prototypes.
Create posters, character sheets, mood boards, and visual stories.
A collaborative design tool for UI mockups, digital art, and visual layouts.
For digital drawing, painting, and illustration.
Paper, markers, pencils, paint — everything counts.
For writing stories, scripts, poems, and world‑building notes.
Organize ideas, characters, and creative planning.
For planning comics, animations, or performances.
A playful way to explore rhythm, melody, and sound.
Create music tracks, beats, and audio stories online.
Record, mix, and produce soundtracks or voice‑overs.
Perfect for capturing photos, videos, and creative documentation.
Simple video editing tools for short clips or project presentations.
Create animated slideshows or visual stories.
Build worlds, tell stories, or prototype ideas inside Minecraft.
Age‑appropriate tools that help with:
- idea generation
- sketching
- music
- storytelling
(Used responsibly and guided by the values of Ma’at.)
No matter which tools you choose, your creations are shaped by values such as:
- truth
- balance
- harmony
- creativity
- respect
- responsibility
- kindness
- curiosity
These principles help guide how you design, collaborate, and share your work.
There is no “right” tool.
There is only the tool that helps you express your idea.
Whether you’re coding a game, drawing a character, building a robot, writing a poem, or composing music
your creativity is the heart of the hackathon.
Part of the Tabu Youth Hackathon for education & Barn Fire Protection Hackathon Project
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Software, code, and technical documentation licensed under the MIT License
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