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Free coding makes the path from idea to finished program shorter than ever. In this teaching program, students get to create their own computer programs – without coding. They design, user test and build working computer programs using AI, and learn the entire development process from idea to finished program.
Programming without code – let students become creators with AI
With free coding, students can create working computer programs without knowing how to program. Instead of writing code, they instruct a chatbot in plain Norwegian on how the program should work. The result? All students can create their own digital solutions in just minutes.
What do students learn?
As technology takes care of the programming, the focus shifts to the creative and analytical skills:
- Developing good ideas and concepts
- Designing user-friendly interfaces
- To test and improve solutions based on feedback
How to implement the teaching program:
- Idea development – Students brainstorm and choose which problem they want to solve
- Sketching – They draw out what the user interface should look like
- User testing – Students test each other's sketches and provide feedback
- Programming with AI – They build the program by instructing the chatbot Claude
- Evaluation and presentation – Students test the finished product and present to the class
This program gives students practical experience with the entire development process – from idea to finished product – while learning to collaborate with AI tools that will be a natural part of their future.
The teaching program is free in spring 2026
NB! Show up no later than 10 minutes before the lesson. Failure to attend without cancellation 7 days in advance will result in a NOK 500 fee.
Max 32 students
Duration up to 90 min
What happens in this teaching program?
Curriculum and competence targets |
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Description of the lesson | Introduction (approx. 15 min)
Activity (approx. 30 min)
Conclusion (approx. 15 min)
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Practical information | The teacher's role We want you as an adult to be active, participating and curious. Teachers are responsible for the group throughout the visit and may be asked to help along the way. Explainer is responsible for implementing the program. Before the visit Our teaching plans do not require preparatory work, but it is always useful to prepare students for a museum visit. Feel free to show pictures or video from the museum, tell us about what will happen, and see our digital resources that can be used for pre- and post-work. After the visit Reflect and discuss with the students after the lesson, preferably in groups. |
Common questions and answers
One of the teachers in the group approaches the reception. We will then register that you have arrived and you will be allocated a cloakroom space and possibly cabinet for locking up valuables.
Arrive at the museum no later than 10 minutes before the start of the program. Let us know if you will be delayed by phone. 22 79 60 00. If you arrive late, the learning offer may be shortened or cancelled.
Our teaching programs are free, but you have to pay for the entrance ticket to the museum. You can only book one arrangement per visit.
Separate prices apply to teachers, pupils and school classes.
Kindergartens and schools can pay by cash/card on arrival or receive an invoice. For invoices, you must include the requisition or resource number and invoice address.
Yes! Access to the museum's exhibitions is included in the ticket for school visits. You are most welcome to explore the exhibitions both before and after the lessons.
You can eat the packed lunch in different places; in the cafe, at the reception and outside the museum entrance. It is not allowed to eat or drink in the exhibitions.
At The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology the same rules apply as at school/kindergarten. We will
- be role models for each other
- be kind to each other and the exhibits
- use consensus
- don't run.
ATTENTION: Everything behind barriers must not be touched.
Then we all have fun and contribute to a good learning experience. If you decide that your group can visit the museum shop, the teacher must be present as long as some of the children are there.
