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Sem Course Scratch Animation Programming / Coding | Grades 6 - 8 | Cert. Teacher

Ages 12-14
Live Group Class
Learners will build the fundamental concepts of computer programming while designing animated games, using the popular Scratch programming platform designed at MIT.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(10 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
2-5 learners per class
40 min

Overview

Live Group Class
Meet over live video meetings
12 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Projects
1-2 hours per week. in class projects
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
This class takes up coding projects based on the "Super Scratch Programming Adventure!" book. Buying the book is recommended but not required.
Stage 1. Riding a Flare from the Sun: sprites and coordinates.
Stage 2. Entering Space: costumes, movements, reactions and sound effects
Stage 3. Trapped by Mona Lisa's Smile: control the flow of a program, broadcast, variables 
Stage 4. Defend Hong Kong's Technocore: mouse control, bounce back

Learning Goals

Basic Elements of the Scratch programming platform: sprite, costume, tools, sounds
Sequencing program flow and repetitive loops

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners need to create a free Scratch account: Click on "Join Scratch" at https://scratch.mit.edu/
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
"Super Scratch Programming Adventure" book, the LEAD Project

Meet the teacher

5.0
10reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Marilena is certified H. Spec. Math, Computer and Business Studies, grades 4 to 12.  She has 15-year in-class teaching expertise and her students participate in Math and Computing contests with outstanding results: perfect score and Honour Roll of prestigious institutions, such as the University of Waterloo and Brock University in Canada, and the Math Olympiad in the USA. Marilena has a 5-year Math degree, IT major.

Reviews

10 total ratings, 7 with reviews

Review summary for this teacher
The reviews indicate that Marilena is an excellent teacher who is patient, motivating, and able to explain concepts in a way that is easy to understand. She goes above and beyond to ensure that her students not only complete their work but also gain a deep understanding of the material. Marilena has been instrumental in helping one student catch up after an illness, boosting the student's confidence and excitement for the new school year.
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
Super kind, patient, and actually cares about you understanding the... 
Anne L.on Oct 8
Exceptional class!! My son couldn't wait for class day each week. He... 
Tiffany H.on Apr 15
Excellent teacher! Very kind, and clear instructions. She took the time... 
Julianna A.on Mar 28
AMAZING! SUPERB! QUALITY EDUCATOR! Highly recommend certified... 
Gretel I.on Mar 18
Patient teacher that goes above and beyond to make sure that your... 
An Outschool parenton Sep 17, 2024



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