What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Your student will learn how to code with JavaScript, the world's most popular coding language. This is a highly interactive class with students encouraged to interact with other students and the instructor regularly outside scheduled class times. Your student will be amazed at what they can do at the of the week and be ready to continue their coding journey. Students must have a strong basic knowledge of JavaScript including functions, conditional statements, arrays, objects, and loops. Day 1 Level 1 Review and Questions Data Types Type of Fractions, Decimals, and Modulo ES2016 and JavaScript Updates Optional: Review Questions and Coding Challenges Day 2 Day 1 Review Functions Review Arrow Functions Executing JavaScript The Call Stack Introduction to Pair Programming Optional: Practice Challenges and Review Questions (1 – 2 hours) Day 3 Day 2 Review Easy Loops with Modern JavaScript Pair Programming Challenge Coder Skills #3: Life-Long Learning Optional: Practice Problems (1 – 2 hours) Day 4 Day 3 Review Start Mad Libs Coding Game Pair Programming Challenge Final Coding Challenge (1 -2 hours) Optional: Practice Problems (1 – 2 hours) Interactive Groups Build the Foundation of Code Skills Every student is encouraged to post questions, sample code, and their projects every step of the way. This gives students the chance to learn from each other and start practicing reading code. The instructor will also be providing feedback and guidance regularly throughout the course. Pair Programming This is an incredible way to learn and practice JavaScript. It is also used by professional developers and in academic settings. The class is a supportive, positive, and fun environment for all students! Students must have a strong basic knowledge of JavaScript including functions, conditional statements, arrays, objects, and loops.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
*******Students will need to be very comfortable typing and with copy/ paste on their computers. **********
Students will use the p5.js free code editor for the course. This code editor works on any computer, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebooks. Unfortunately, functionality is limited on tablets such as iPads. The Mozilla Developer Network is a free JavaScript resource website that students can utilize.
Supply List
Students will use the p5.js free code editor for the course. This code editor works on any computer, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebooks. Unfortunately, functionality is limited on tablets such as iPads. The Mozilla Developer Network is a free JavaScript resource website that students can utilize. ****Students will need to be very comfortable typing and know how to copy/paste on their device.*********
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Mount St. Mary's University
I’ve been a professional developer for nearly a decade. In the past I've worked for Dell, Apple, Best Buy, and the Government of New Zealand. Over the last 4 years, I’ve been teaching and mentoring aspiring junior developers.
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Live Group Class
$100
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
4-12 learners per class